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The Treeing Walker Coonhound was developed in the Colonial era from crosses of English Foxhounds. John W. Walker and George Washington Maupin, two breeders from Kentucky, which was then part of Virginia, are given credit for the breed's initial development. [2] The dogs they bred were referred to as Walker Hounds and were used to hunt raccoons.
Skin disorders are among the most common health problems in dogs, and have many causes. The condition of a dog's skin and coat is also an important indicator of its general health. Skin disorders of dogs vary from acute, self-limiting problems to chronic or long-lasting problems requiring life-time treatment.
Vaccination of dogs for rabies is commonly required by law. Please see the article dog health for information on this disease in dogs. [1] Canine parvovirus is a sometimes fatal gastrointestinal infection that mainly affects puppies. It occurs worldwide. [2]
Having a dog doesn't mean your home must become a nest of pet hair. Some dogs are literally hairless, and even ones with long coats can be non-shedding.
From toy-sized Brussels Griffons to 200-pound Great Danes, thousands of dogs are preparing to strut their stuff at this year's Westminster dog show.
Limber tail normally occurs shortly (within 24 hours) after swimming in water that is too cold or, on rare occasions, too warm. [citation needed] The actual cause is unknown but it may be caused by the narrowing of the space through which the spinal cord passes, typically due to degenerative change to the inter vertebral disk spaces.
Andrew Walker was struggling with fatigue and the inability to heal from minor cuts and injuries when doctors discovered he had bowel cancer
All but the Plott Hound descend from the English Coonhound. [4] A major difference in hunting performance is whether a dog is hot-nosed, meaning it will skip an older scent to follow a fresher one, or cold-nosed, meaning it will follow an older scent. [5] Of the six coonhound breeds, the hot-nosed Treeing Walker Coonhound is the most popular. [6]