At this point you may be wondering why it is so important to know your canines breed. For an example we will look at the Saint Bernard and Old English Sheepcanine. These two breeds are prone to certain medical issues during their life. The Saint Bernard can have heart trouble while the Old English Sheepcanine usually suffers from hip dysplasia. You need to know the mixture of breeds in your canine to help you care for the canine.
Have you often wonder what your canine is because you found him at the pound? Most often the pound has a small clue as to the identity of breed for a canine, however you may still wonder about the characteristics they are displaying. To determine your canines breed you need to know a few things about canines in general. The following are a few tips for determining the breed of canine you have.
First asking the vet or the people at the pound can give you a small idea about the canine you have. Most canines have specific physical characteristics that separate them from other breeds. For an example if your canine is part German Shepherd they are most likely going to have the dominant color pattern of the German Shepherd. Other canines may be a mix of some many different breeds that you will have a hard time figuring it out.
The hair color is one of the most important aspects you can view. If they have short hair or long hair, and whether it is soft or coarse. Most canines tend to have a coarser hair than other animals. Several breeds have short hair and there are of course those with extremely long hair.
You may not know the correct foods to feed them if you are not clear on the exact breed as some have digestive issues. You will also need to know if they are small children pets or that you should avoid the mixed breed because of small children. There are several canines that dont like to be around small children and can be quite aggressive. Other canines can become aggressive when there is an introduction of a new pet or a new member of the family. It is best to know as much about your canine in order to learn training techniques and the best canine care you can give them. canines make some of the best pets, but not knowing a thing about their origins or their breed can lead to problems down the road for you and your family.
Once you have determined those characteristics you can look at their size. Again there are several canine breeds with several different sizes. You may have a mixed breed so that the height is that of one and the color is another.
The facial structure will help you figure out the dominant characteristics of the canine you own. You can compare photos online if you have an idea as to the breed or mix of your canine. The photos can help you determine the exact mixture of breeds that resulted.
Most canines have rather short ears so chances are the ears are yet another way to define a specific breed of canine. There are maybe ten breeds of canine that have long ears. The ears are generally as long as the face and can trail on the floor, such as the Basset Hound.
The personality will also help you in determining which breed is dominant. Most often a mixed breed will have a mixture of personalities, however some basic instincts are going to be apparent right off and this can help you determine the breed.
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Gerry is considered by many to be the foremost expert in dog breed determination, he gets many requests through his website dog leads where he writes about many topics including dog training discs and general dog advice.
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