Search results
Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
The Dobermann [a] is a German breed of medium-large working dog of pinscher type. It was originally bred in Thuringia in about 1890 by Louis Dobermann, a tax collector. [2] It has a long muzzle and – ideally – an even and graceful gait. The ears were traditionally cropped and the tail docked, practices which are now illegal in many countries.
A livestock guardian dog (LGD) is a dog type bred for the purpose of protecting livestock from predators. Livestock guardian dogs stay with the group of animals they protect as a full-time member of the flock or herd. [1] Their ability to guard their herd is mainly instinctive, as the dog is bonded to the herd from an early age. [2]
[citation needed] In Olaf Tryggvasson's Saga "Heimskringla", there is a mention of his dog, and it seems to have been a very large herding dog. There is a preserved large brown skin of a Dalbo dog in Hindås, Sweden. The skin clearly shows livestock guardian-type characteristics. There are some photos and paintings that might show the breed.
A barking dog can often scare off thieves more often than a pricey alarm, but which breeds do the job? It may surprise you that even a smaller (but alert) dog can do the trick.
There are several theories on the etymology of the word Pinscher; that it derives from French "pincer", meaning "to seize" and "to nip", [1] or "to bite" and "to grip" which are possibly related to their function of catching vermin on the farm, [3] that it derives from English "pinch" referring to their clipped ears, [4] "fox terrier" type of dog (considered that it was a descriptive term ...
The laws regarding ownership and usage of guard dogs vary from country to country. [13] [14] [1] In England the main legislation relating to the use of guard dogs on commercial premises are contained within the 1975 Guard Dogs Act. The act specifies the requirements of kennels and the need to display guard dog warning signs at the entrance to ...
The Broholmer, also called the Danish Mastiff, is a large mastiff breed of dog from Denmark, recognized by the Danish Kennel Club and the Fédération Cynologique Internationale. It has been employed as a guard dog in the homes of the wealthy. The breed's numbers dwindled severely during World War II, but the dog made a successful return in the ...
Get AOL Mail for FREE! Manage your email like never before with travel, photo & document views. Personalize your inbox with themes & tabs. You've Got Mail!