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Calicivirus
GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Calicivirus is a small viral particle that is a component of the upper respiratory complex infection seen in cats, or “cat flu”. The Calicivirus in only infectious in the cat family. SOURCE & CAUSE(S) Cats that become infected w...
K9 Advantix
ticks, advantix, advanticks, flea treatment for dogs, tick treatment for dogs, lice treatment for dogs, imidacloprid, permethrin...
American Pit Bull Terrier
Pit Bull guard dog fighting dogs large dogs...
Bernese Mountain Dog
HISTORY ORIGIN SWITZERLAND GROUP WORKING GROUP The Bernese Mountain Dog was bred to be a farm dog. This breed is a descendent of the Roman Mastiffs that were bred to fight for the Romans. APPEARANCE(S) Bernese Mountain Dogs are large powerful do...
Rottweilers
HISTORY ORIGIN GERMANY GROUP WORKING GROUP Rottweilers are descendants from ancient Roman cattle dogs. The Romans used Rottweilers to herd and protect cattle. In more recent times they have been used as police and military dogs. APPEARANCE(S) R...
Enlarged Spleen in Dogs
splenomegaly, enlarged spleen in dogs...
Mastiff
HISTORY ORIGIN GREAT BRITIAN GROUP WORKING GROUP The Mastiff has been around since Caesar was head of Rome. The Mastiff fought along side the Roman army and was greatly admired for their bravery. They have been used for centuries as guard dogs and hunting do...
English springer spaniel
HISTORY ORIGIN GREAT BRITIAN GROUP SPORTING GROUP The English springer spaniel originated in the 17th century and was used for flushing out and retrieving pheasants. They are still used today as pheasant hunting dogs. APPEARANCE(S) English Sp...
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
HISTORY ORIGIN SWITZERLAND GROUP WORKING GROUP The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog originated when the Romans crossed the Mastiffs with the Swiss dogs of the region. This breed was used primarily for herding and guarding since the middle Ages. APPEARANCE(S...
Field Spaniel
HISTORY ORIGIN GREAT BRITIAN GROUP SPORTING GROUP The Field Spaniel was developed in 19th century England and was used to flush out birds from the underbrush and retrieve them for the hunter. They are still used today as bird hunting dogs. APPEARANC...
Australian Shepherd
HISTORY ORIGIN UNITED STATES GROUP HERDING GROUP The Australian Shepherd was actually bred in the US. This breed is thought to have ancestors from Spain, but the early settlers of the West bred these dogs to be farm dogs. APPEARANCE(S) Aus...
Great Pyrenees
HISTORY ORIGIN FRANCE GROUP WORKING GROUP The Great Pyrenees come from the Pyrenees Mountains in France. These dogs have been used as the primary protectors for flocks of sheep since the early 17th century. In more recent times they have become popular compan...
Leptospirosis (Canine)
General Description Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease of dogs and other mammals that primarily affects the liver or kidneys. Source & Cause Dogs can contract the bacteria by ingesting infected urine or rodent-contaminated garbage is the most import...
Dalmatian
HISTORY ORIGIN GREAT BRITIAN GROUP NON SPORTING GROUP The Dalmatian was brought to England from an Arabian coastal area known as Dalmatia. They were known as coach dogs, as their job was to protect the coach and the passengers inside. APPEARANCE(S)
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
HISTORY ORIGIN UNITED STATES GROUP SPORTING GROUP The Chesapeake Bay Retriever originated in the early 19th century in Maryland. This breed is thought to have been bred from Newfoundland dogs and a duck retriever. The Chesapeake was created to be able to with...
Portuguese Water Dog
HISTORY ORIGIN PORTUGAL GROUP WORKING GROUP Portuguese water dogs have existed in Portugal since the Middle Ages. These dogs have been used by the fisherman for swimming, herding schools of fish, and carrying notes from boat to boat. APPEARANCE(S)
Old English Sheepdog
HISTORY ORIGIN GREAT BRITIAN GROUP HERDING GROUP The Old English Sheepdog originated in 19th century England. They were used to drive herds of sheep to different grazing areas. Old English Sheepdogs were also used as livestock herders and guardians. It is tho...
Siberian Husky
HISTORY ORIGIN SIBERIA GROUP WORKING GROUP The Siberian husky was bred about 3,000 years ago by the nomadic Indian tribe Chukchi, and used as sledding dogs. This breed was first brought to North America by fur traders around the turn of the 20th century. The...
Boxer
HISTORY ORIGIN GERMANY GROUP WORKING GROUP The Boxer originated around the 18th century and was used for fighting and bull baiting. In more recent times, the boxer has become a popular family pet and a popular choice for police and military dogs.
Briard
HISTORY ORIGIN FRANCE GROUP HERDING GROUP Briards have been herding sheep in France since the Middle Ages. These are the most popular sheep dogs in France and they were named for the French Providence of Brie. APPEARANCE(S) Briards are large d...