Dog Breeds That Have Been Devastated By Careless Pedigree Inbreeding
Dogs and humans go back a long way. Thousands of years of mutual kinship has cemented our loving relationship with our canine friends. It is no accident that a dog is said to be ‘Man’s best friend.’ As a consequence of our close ties with dogs, we owe a duty of care to protect and look after these animals.
Sadly, a lot of pedigree breeding has caused serious complications for dogs. Several breeds have been devastated by inbreeding and if current attitudes and habits persist many breeds will become infertile and die out such is the seriousness of the problem.
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Dog Inbreeding: The Possible Death Of The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is one of the most popular breeds of dog. Warm, affectionate, great with children, this dog pulls on our heartstrings much more than any other breed.
Yet, because of gross negligence and careless inbreeding, the King Charles is now one of the sickest pedigrees. So serious is the problem that if current trends are continued the breed will be no more in years to come.
This is story of a dying breed that needs to be given a lifeline.
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Dog Breeding: A Brief History Of What Has Turned Into An Obsession
Descended from the grey wolf, the dog has now been solidly embedded into human culture. Part and parcel of our daily life, our dog is our friend and companion. It has been with us through thick and thin.
This history of dog breeding is a fascinating subject. However, what once served a useful purpose has no become an obsession and dogs are paying the ultimate price.
Dog Breeding: A Brief History Of What Has Turned Into An Obsession
Life Saver: The Perfect Pen Lid
Have you ever wondered why the lids of pens have holes on the top? Perhaps it is just an aesthetic choice that has become the de facto design? Or the idle fancy of someone who wanted to make pen lids more sleek, more attractive?
No, the real reason is something far more important, vital in fact.
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Near-Miss Videos: The Luckiest People On The Planet
Sometimes being lucky doesn’t even come close to describing how fortunate some people are when it comes to near misses and avoiding almost certain death.
However, this is the word that we choose to use.
These are some of the luckiest people on the planet.
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Dog Obesity: Owners Who Are Killing Their Pets With Kindness
One-in-three dogs in the United States are obese. Three to four million dogs in the United Kingdom are overweight. These overfed dogs are at risk of dying prematurely due to their owner’s poor feeding habits which is killing their dogs with kindness.
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Obese Dogs: Training Dog Owners To Have Healthy Pets
A healthy happy dog is one of the most rewarding aspects of having a dog. Yet, obesity is a growing problem in western society. In the United States as much as one in three dogs are obese. Likewise, in the United Kingdom somewhere between three to four million dogs are overweight. It is a similar story in Ireland and right across Europe.
However, this is a problem that is easily correctable and it starts with training the owners.
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Inbred Dogs: Dogs Who Pay The Price For People’s Vanity
Some dogs are paying the price for people’s lack of consideration and thoughtlessness. Rigorous in-breeding has resulted in many dogs needlessly suffering from people’s folly. As a result many dogs now suffer genetic conditions and increased problems in their later years.
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Top Free Kicks: Ten Of The Most Stunning Goals In Football
Every goal is precious especially when you are losing or even drawing.
The ability to be able to score from a free-kick is an incredible talent that few players possess. The best freekick specialists can put doubt in the minds of even the greatest goalkeepers.
Top Free Kicks: Ten Of The Most Stunning Goals In Football
The Greatest Goals: 13 Videos Of The Very Best
Football is the ‘Beautiful Game’. The most popular sport on the planet, it draws incredible crowds world-wide to matches. No other sport can compete in terms of spectacle and the large numbers who attend games are testament to this.
What makes football so special is obviously the players who play the game. And ultimately what makes these players so special is the goals that they score.
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About Make-Up: A Billion Dollar Industry
Make-Up is a billion dollar industry that has been around for millions of years.
Most women love make-up and know if they apply it correctly it can have a dramatic impact on their face. These days make -up is available to suit every face and complexion type. It is just a matter of finding out what suits you and maybe a lesson or two wouldn’t go astray.
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Cheesy Eurovision Songs: Songs So Bad They’re Good
The Eurovision Song Contest is not exactly noted for its high quality songs, despite there being some really great songs. Unfortunately, it is more likely to produce cheesy songs, ridiculous costumes and silly choreography. Cheesy Eurovision Songs: Songs So Bad They're Good > Read On
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