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Barbets are a relatively healthy breed with a life expectancy of 13 to 15. Due to the rarity of the breed, there is limited data on breed-specific concerns. They can have hip dysplasia, epilepsy, and like most long-eared dogs are prone to ear infections. [3] The Barbet is a rare breed, which limits the genetic variety available.
Dog grooming refers to the hygienic care of a dog, a process by which a dog's physical appearance is enhanced. A dog groomer (or simply "groomer") is a professional that is responsible for maintaining a dog’s hygiene and appearance by offering services such as bathing, brushing, hair trimming, nail clipping, and ear cleaning.
For example, the German Shepherd Dog national breed club in Germany recognizes that hip dysplasia is a genetic defect for dogs of this breed. Accordingly, it requires all dogs to pass evaluation for absence of hip dysplasia to register their progeny, and records the results in individual dog's pedigrees.
For 31 years, the most popular dog breed in the United States was the Labrador Retriever, according to The American Kennel Club. But in 2022, for the first time ever, the French Bulldog unseated ...
After a new dog breed combination has been around for several generations and has a unique genetic sequence, they can begin to seek recognition as an official dog breed. This is the process that ...
Which breeds do we keep coming back to? The American Kennel Club has the answers, including the pup that's our favorite for the 31st year in a row.
A dog's vision is actually equivalent to a human with red-green color blindness. Different breeds have different shapes of eyes. It all depends on the purpose. If a dog is a hunter, they most definitely need good eyesight. Therefore, those breeds have a wider range of vision than others.
There are some adult dog breeds that look completely different as puppies. From the Bergamasco to the Tibetian Terrier, these pups have appearances that change significantly as they grow up.