The Alaskan Malamute comes from the Malamute Inuit settlement in the rugged western part of Alaska. These sled dogs are capable of surviving in frigid arctic temperatures.
Our dog chases people on a bike. We've had to take it off him.
Winston Churchill
Pharoah Hounds are the only breed of dog that blushes. When they become excited or happy, their nose, ears and eyes become pink.
Dogs are both hunters and scavengers, but they aren't safe from other predators. Wolves, leopards, tigers and hyenas are known to prey upon wild dogs.
The Labrador Retriever is the breed most often used for guide dog programs for the blind throughout the world.
Some ways dogs are like people. You got to love 'em to bring out the best in 'em.
George 'Gramps' Miller
The Akita Inu of Japan is a distinct breed from the American Akita. During World War II, the Japanese Akita was almost driven to extinction.
In the Bible (Old and New Testaments) dogs were not always looked upon fondly, let alone with love and compassion.
The Bearded Collie - also known as a Beardie - is one of the oldest breeds in the UK.
Barking Sands Beach, on the Hawaiian island of Kauai, is known for its unusual dry sand that squeaks or barks like a dog.
The Bouvier des Flandres is a rugged, powerful dog that was originally used for herding and protecting cattle in Belgium and France.
Aggression in dogs is one of the most common problems that prompt dog owners to seek professional assistance.
Sam, a blind Chinese Crested Dog, a hairless breed, was a three-time winner of the World's Ugliest Dog contest.
The dog was frequently depicted in Greek art, including Cerberus, the three-headed hound guarding the entrance to the underworld.
The words Shih Tzu means 'lion dog' in Chinese. They were a house pet for most of the Ming Dynasty and became popular in the US after being brought home from England by soldiers during World War II.
The Mayans and Aztecs symbolized every tenth day with the dog, and those born under this sign were believed to have outstanding leadership skills.
The Peekapoo is a cross between a Pekinese and a Poodle.
Dachshunds were bred to fight badgers in their dens.
The most affectionate creature in the world is a wet dog.
Ambrose Bierce
It is very important to always stay vigilant when dealing with large packs.
Dogs that chase cars have learned that cars run away. This behavior is reinforced each time he chases one away.
Saint Roch is the patron saint of dogs. It is said he caught the plague while doing charitable work and went to a forest, expecting to die. There he was befriended by a dog that licked his sores and brought him food.
Resolving behavioral problems is a gradual process. It takes commitment, repetition, consistency and lots of positive reinforcement.
A dog believes you are what you think you are.
James Swan
I have caught more ills from people sneezing over me and giving me virus infections than from kissing dogs.
Barbara Woodhouse
While imprisoned at Les Carmes, Josephine Bonaparte sent secret messages to her husband, Napoleon, by tucking them into the collar of her pet Pug, Fortune.
People with more than one dog shouldn't try to treat them all as equals. Because pack position is important to a dog, this only encourages jealousy games.
Prolonged vomiting and diarrhea can cause dehydration.
Nobel Prize-winning scientist Ivan Pavlov was famous for using dogs as subjects of his research on classical conditioning.
Although dogs can barely see an average person standing 300 meters away, they can easily identify their owner at a mile's distance if the owner waves his arms.
The English and the American Cocker Spaniel are two separate breeds.
A lonely dog can all too easily become destructive.
Some of the most popular names for female dogs are Molly, Maggie, Daisy, Lucy, Ginger, Chloe, Princess, Angel, Zoe, Sasha, Lady, Missy, Misty and Bella.
'Tracking' is when a dog follows a specific set of tracks based on ground disturbance.
In St. Louis, Missouri, you will find the Dog Museum, founded by the American Kennel Club. There are paintings, sculptures and other works of art featuring dogs.
Properly trained, a man can be a dog's best friend.
Corey Ford
Dogs have formed such a strong bond as pets, workers and companions to humans that they have earned the nickname 'man's best friend'.
A puppy's eyes do not open until it is 10 to 15 days old. Its vision is usually not complete until it is about four weeks old.
The Borzoi was called the 'wolf hunter' of Russia. Its name means 'swift' and it was bred on lines of speed and grace.
A dog teaches a boy fidelity, perseverance, and to turn around three times before lying down.
Robert Benchley
Some days you're the dog. Some days you're the hydrant.
Anonymous
Snuppy, an Afghan Hound born in 2005, was the world's first cloned dog.
The countries with the least amount of pet dogs are Germany and Switzerland.
When a puppy is removed from its mother, don't make it spend the first night alone. Its loss of family is enough for one night.
Many who have dedicated their life to love, can tell us less about this subject than a child who lost his dog yesterday.
Thornton Wilder
Ancient Egyptians revered their dogs so much that when a pet dog would die, the owners shaved off their eyebrows, smeared mud in their hair, and mourned aloud for days.
The Beagle was bred from the larger Foxhound and was used in packs to hunt with men on foot.
The Soft-Coated Wheaton Terrier gets its name from the shade of his coat, which is the golden color of wheat.
The world's first dog show was held in Birmingham, England in 1859. Called the National Dog Show, it is still held annually and is the longest-running dog show in the world.
Air Bud is the 1997 feature film that sparked the franchise centered around the fictional dog Buddy, a Golden Retriever.
Dogs' noses are wet so as to catch more of the tiny droplets of smelling chemicals in the air.
Whoever said they can't buy happiness forgot about puppies.
Gene Hill
A female dog can produce up to 2 litters per year: 6-12 puppies per litter for larger breeds, 4-8 for smaller breeds.
Dogs, like humans, use antihistamine therapy for allergic reactions.
I would look at the dog and when our eyes met, I realized that the dog and all creatures are my family. They're like you and me.
Ziggy Marley
A dog wags its tail with its heart.
Martin Buxbaum
Dogs that are fed a regulator diet of dried dog food are often thirstier than those fed canned or moist foods.
To a young dog, exercise and play are the day's most important events. As a dog gets older, he lives for dinnertime.
The Doberman breed was created in the 1860's by Louis Dobermann, a German tax-collector who created the dog to protect him while he worked.
The average dog can understand about 150 - 200 words, making it about as smart as a 2 - 3 year-old child.
During its first week, 90% of a puppy's time is spent sleeping and 10% eating.
Train your dog from day one so she will think of you as the leader of the pack. Dogs instinctively want to earn the pack leader's approval.
It is best for puppies to remain with their mother until they are at least eight weeks old.
In Germany, it is mandatory to have your pet spayed or neutered. If you want to breed your dog, you must apply for a license.
Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.
Roger Caras
People have been keeping dogs as pets for the past 12,000 years.
John Wayne owned an Airedale named Little Duke.
Scratch a dog and you'll find a permanent job.
Franklin P. Jones
The Cesky Terrier (pronounced chess-kee) is a cross between a Scottish Terrier and Sealyham Terrier. Its country of origin is the Czech Republic.
The pointer is a specialized breed of gun-dog that hunts by scent.
In 1877 the first Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show was held in New York and one entry included a dog named Nellie, born with only two legs.
Chihuahuas are born with a molera, or soft spot on the head, like a newborn human baby. It usually disappears as they mature.
The shape of a dog's face suggests how long it will live. Dogs with sharp, pointed faces that look more like wolves typically live longer. Dogs with very flat faces, such as bulldogs, often have shorter lives.
My little dog - a heartbeat at my feet.
Edith Wharton
Dogs can hear sounds that are ultrasonic.If a dog suddenly pricks up its ears and becomes alert for no apparent reason, he may have detected bat or rodent sounds that are not heard by us.
Those involved in dog breeding refer to males as 'dogs', females as 'bitches', dogs younger than a year old as 'puppies' and a group of offspring as a 'litter'.
The practice of licking an owner's face may stem from puppyhood, when a dog licks its mother's face for leftovers.
Female dog bites are twice as numerous as male dog bites.
Italian Greyhounds are a toy breed. They are lovingly known as 'IGs' or 'Iggies'. IGs love to run just as much as their Greyhound and Whippet cousins - some being clocked at speeds of 25 mph (40 km/h) in a full sprint.
One of the most enduring friendships in history - dogs and their people, people and their dogs.
Terry Kay
Man could learn much from his dog: to be a true friend, to be faithful and to appreciate those who love him.
Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog.
Sydney Jeanne Seward
The Azawakh is an African sight hound that has been the companion of nomads of the southern Sahara for centuries.
Like human fingerprints, dog nose prints are unique and can be used to identify them.
50% of mammary tumors in dogs are usually non-cancerous. In contrast, 90% of mammary tumors found in cats have a chance of being cancerous.
Terriers were traditionally used as ratting dogs.
If you want a friend in Washington, you have to get a dog.
President Harry S. Truman
The modern Australian Shepherd, contrary to its name, is the only livestock-working breed developed in the United States.
There are six types of Dachshund. The British bred Basset Hounds to have short legs so hunters could keep up with them. The Basenji licks itself clean, like a cat. The Bedlington Terrier was a favorite of poachers and was known as the gypsy's dog. Bull Terriers were bred by crossing Bulldogs with terriers. Japanese Akitas declared champions of the breed have been declared national treasures in Japan since 1931.
A frightened dog puts his tail between his legs because it cuts off the scent glands in its anal region, a very vulnerable part of the anatomy.
In the 19^th century, the bloodhound was considered so vicious and insidious that it inspired almost universal fear and loathing.
Adult dogs generally have 42 permanent teeth, although it may vary slightly according to breed.
In the 19th century Dalmations defended carriages against highwaymen and kept away animals that could scare the horses.
The Pharaoh Hound was originally bred in Malta 3000 years before Christ and transported to Egypt by Phoenician tradesmen. In 1979 the breed was declared to be the 'National Dog of Malta'.
In statuary, a dog at the feet of a woman symbolizes affection and fidelity.
A dog has the soul of a philosopher.
Plato
The approximate cost of training a federally certified search and rescue dog is $10,000.
Intense grief over the death of a pet dog is normal and natural.
A dog will only be as good as his leader, it is a team effort.
St. Bernard's were once used in the Swiss Alps to rescue people trapped in the snow from avalanches.
A bone to the dog is not charity. Charity is the bone shared with the dog, when you are just as hungry as the dog.
Jack London
In some countries the warm body of a hairless dog was applied as a heating pad for aches and pains, a kind of 'living hot-water bottle'. They were also used as bed warmers.
Dogs have a remarkable sense of smell. One that is generally 10,000 to 100,000 times superior to that of humans.
From a dog's point of view, his master is an elongated and abnormally cunning dog.
Mabel L. Robinson
In 1306, Edward I of England looking to bring down Robert the Bruce, used Bruce's own dog, Donnchadh, to find him. The dog led them to their target, but then turned to defend its master who survived to become King of Scotland.
In ancient Greece, during the July 25 celebration of the kunophontis ('the massacre of dogs') dog sacrifices were performed to appease the ancestors of Apollo's son, Linos, who was devoured by dogs.
The common belief that dogs are colour blind is false. Dogs can see colour, just not as vividly as humans.
A great deal of the dog's early domestication took place in ancient China, especially dwarfing and miniaturization.
Even the tiniest Poodle or Chihuahua is still a wolf at heart.
Dorothy Hinshaw
The oldest known breed of dog is the Saluki, which is an Arabic word meaning 'noble one'. These dogs were raised as hunting animals by ancient Egyptians.
In order to really enjoy a dog, one doesn't merely try to train him to be semi-human. The point of it is to open oneself to the possibility of becoming partly a dog.
Edward Hoagland
The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in NY, established in 1877, is the largest and most prestigious dog show in America.
The wider the dog's jaw, the stronger the bite.
A dog has no collarbone.
The Beagle came into prominence in the 1300s and 1400s during the days of King Henry VII of England. Elizabeth I was fond of Pocket Beagles, which were only 9 inches high.
85% of dogs visit a veterinarian at least once a year.
Some dogs reach sexual maturity at the age of eight months.
Cerberus, the three-headed dog of Greek mythology, guarded the gates to the underworld.
Once a dog loves you, he loves you always, no matter what you do, no matter what happens, no matter how much time goes by.
Jeffrey Masson
If someone in your household is allergic to dogs, bathe your dog every week. He will shed less dry skin. You can also add a teaspoon of cooking oil to your dog's dinner.
Never let a training tool be associated with a negative in your dog's mind.
Toto from The Wizard of Oz was a Cairn Terrier. Although referred to as a 'he' in the film, Toto was actually a 'she'.
Puppies can't control their bladders overnight until they are at least four months old.
Happiness is a warm puppy.
Charles Shultz
In the movie 101 Dalmatians, Pongo has 72 spots, Perdita has 68 and each of the puppies has 32.
The biggest breed of dog in terms of mass is the English Mastiff.
A dog needs to work off excess energy every day.
The Daisy Dog is a three-way cross between a Poodle, Shih Tzu and a Bichon. They are reportedly very calm and are excellent companion dogs that travel well or live in small places.
Love me, love my dog.
Saint Bernard
I hope if the dogs take over the world, and they choose a king, they don't just go by size, because I bet there are some Chihuahuas with some good ideas.
Aldous Huxley
Superman's dog was called Krypto.
The world was conquered through the understanding of dogs; the world exists through the understanding of dogs.
Nietzsche
Dachshunds come in three varieties: long-haired, smooth-haired and wire-haired.
The average dog has about 100 different facial expressions, most of them made with the ears. Unfortunately, the most Bullie breeds are capable of making only 10 which often leads to misinterpretation.
A dog's sight is better than that of a human in dim light due to a special membrane that allows them to receive light.
Charging is an antisocial behavior. Sniffing is more social.
The Beauceron is a French breed of herding dog that is relatively unknown outside of France. It is used extensively to herd sheep and cattle in the French countryside.
The Chihuahua was named after the northern state in Mexico where the breed originated during the Toltec civilization.
Dogs love company. They place it first in their short list of needs.
J. R. Ackerley
The first dog to star in an American movie was Jean 'the Vitagraph Dog', a Border Collie mix who made his first film in 1910 at the Vitagraph Studios, New York.
The Beagle and Collie are the nosiest dogs, while the Akbash Dog and the Basenji are the quietest.
In 2003, Dr. Roger Mugford invented the 'wagometer' a device that claims to interpret a dog's exact mood by measuring the wag of its tail.
Dogs have been trained to sniff out drugs, bombs, contraband, and people. They are also being used to sniff out CDs and DVDs in bags and packages alerting police to movies or music that may have been pirated.
The Chesapeake Bay Retriever was used by hunters in frigid winter weather to retrieve large quantities of ducks and geese from icy water.
If your dog reacts anti-socially toward visitors, put her in another room until she calms down. When you let her out, ignore her. This forces your dog to go to the visitors for social activity.
Veterinarians recommend that you brush your dog's teeth at least once or twice a week.
According to the Guinness Book of World Records, a Golden Retriever named Augie holds the record for holding five regulation sized tennis balls in his mouth at one time.
Don't attempt to teach your dog anything else until he is able to sit and stay on command.
The wrinkles on a bulldogs face channel blood away from its nostrils when it locks its jaws on a bull's nose.
President George Bush Jr.'s dog Spot was the daughter of another First Dog making her the only second-generation First Dog. She was born to George Bush Sr.'s dog Millie, while she was in the White House.
If your dog likes to be chased, he is controlling the game. If you chase him, you empower him.
Mosaics meaning 'Beware the Dog' would often be found on doorsteps in ancient Roman cities.
The average dog has one request to all humankind. Love me.
Helen Exley
Money will buy you a pretty good dog but it won't buy the wag of his tail.
Josh Billings
The Coton De Tulear is a small dog whose name means cotton in French and whose coat is just as soft and fluffy. The breed originated in Madagascar.
The pug is living proof that God has a sense of humour.
Margot Kaufman
Before it became mandatory for dog owners in New York City to clean up after their pets, more than 18,000 tons of dog mess littered the streets.
In the ancient Far East, Pekingese and Japanese chins were so important that they had their own servants.
My goal in life is to become as wonderful as my dog thinks I am.
Toby and Eileen Green
In some countries, it is illegal to dock or crop a dog's ears.
There are rent-a-dog companies in Japan that charge a flat rate for an hour with a dog.
The Dorgi is a cross between a Dachshund and a Pembroke Welsh Corgi. The breed owes its origins to Queen Elizabeth II when one of her Corgis mated with her sister's Dachshund.
In his 1952 'Checkers Speech', Richard Nixon, a VP candidate, defended himself against accusations of accepting illegal campaign contributions including a Cocker Spaniel, Checkers, that was a gift.
Dogs are submissive to those they feel have higher pack status.
The top 5 favourite types of dog breeds in the US are: Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, German Shepherd, Beagle, and Dachshund.
Buy a pup and your money will buy love unflinching.
Rudyard Kipling
If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you; that is the principal difference between a dog and a man.
Mark Twain
George Washington was the original breeder of the American Foxhound in 1770. Washington maintained a group of more than 30 hounds.
Dogs are good judges of character.
When teaching a puppy to come, begin by getting down to his level so he will not be encouraged to jump up on you.
Dogs' internal clocks are really magnificent. They know when it's time for you to arrive home, feed them, or go to bed if you are normally on a schedule.
Labrador Retrievers are great swimmers due to their otter-like tail and webbed toes. Their coat is also relatively waterproof which provides more assistance for swimming.
The Bedlington Terrier looks quite a bit like a lamb, though it was used to hunt rats. It was named after, the mining town of Bedlington, Northumberland, in northeast England.
If two dogs are headed for a fight and they appear about evenly matched, the dog on his home turf will likely win.
A responsible amount of fleas is good for a dog; it keeps him from brooding over being a dog.
E. N. Wescott
Chewbacca of Star Wars was inspired by George Lucas's dog Indiana, an Alaskan Malamute.
One reason a dog can be such a comfort when you're feeling blue is that he doesn't try to find out why.
Anonymous
There are many nerve endings in a dog's ears, and by rubbing them one can relax the whole dog.
While in office, the Clintons had two pets, Buddy the Chocolate Lab and Socks the cat. The two did not get along, so they were kept in different parts of the White House.
The United Nations currently employs trained dogs in troubled Middle Eastern regions helping peacekeeping forces to prevent insurgency, infiltration and sabotage.
Necessity has the face of a dog.
Gabrielle Garcia Marquez
During the Renaissance, detailed portraits of the dog as a symbol of fidelity and loyalty appeared in mythological, allegorical, and religious art throughout Europe.
The Australian Cattle Dog was once called the Australian Heeler, and sometimes even called the Blue or Queensland Heeler today.
Monks used the Lhasa Apso as a guard dog in temples.
The Keeshond (pronounced kays-hond) originated in Germany, although it has been called the Dutch barge dog.
If you think dogs can't count, try putting three biscuits in your pocket and then giving Fido only two of them.
Phil Pastoret
The Lowchen breed originated in France during the 14^th century and was featured in the Guinness Book of World Records twice - once as the most expensive dog in the world, and once as the rarest.
The dog is a gentleman; I hope to go to his heaven, not man's.
Mark Twain
No animal I know of can consistently be more of a friend and companion than a dog.
Stanley Leinwoll
The Chow Chow is Martha Stewart's favorite breed. She owns several.
Walking with a dog is a great way to establish a bond.
About the size of a grain of rice, a microchip can store ID information and transmit GPS coordinates to identify dogs that become lost.
Within hours of the September 11, 2001 attack on the World Trade Center, specially trained dogs were on the scene, including German Shepherds, Labs, and even a few little Dachshunds.
When Queen Victoria died at Buckingham Palace in 1901, her Pomeranian Turi was at her side.
The Chinese Crested Dog originated in Africa. Chinese traders used the breed along trade routes to catch rats on their ships.
Dogs can hear sounds from 4 times farther away than humans.
During the 1950s and 60s, about 25 different dogs, all female, were used for the Russian space program. Most of the dogs survived and most were originally strays, since it was believed they were tougher.
The one absolutely unselfish friend that man can have in this selfish world, the one that never deserts him, the one that never proves ungrateful or treacherous, is his dog.
George Graham Vest
In 1889, the Tsar of Russia was listed as breeder for a Siberian Wolfhound entered in the Westminster's Kennel Club Dog Show.
The Neapolitan Mastiff was matched against human gladiators as well as lions, bulls tigers and bears in ancient Rome.
Golden Retrievers have been known to improve a person's chance of attracting a date.
When properly trained and conditioned, a dog can pull up to 23 times their body weight.
Female dogs lick their newborn pups to awaken them from their postpartum daze. Licking amongst, littermates also helps to strengthen the bond between them.
To keep themselves warm in the winter, dogs sometimes curl up with their tail covering their nose.
The expression 'three dog night' originated with the Inuit and means a very cold night - so cold that you have to bed down with three dogs to keep warm.
All dogs, regardless of breed, are direct descendants of the wolf.
Approximately half of all of dog owners vacation with their pets.
Never stand between a dog and a hydrant.
John Peers
Small quantities of grapes and raisins can cause renal failure in dogs.
The Chihuahua is the smallest dog breed.
Dogs are our link to paradise. They don't know evil or jealousy or discontent.
Milan Kundera
If spoken commands are given in conjunction with hand gestures, dogs will learn them much quicker.
Dogs and humans are the only animals with prostates.
Dogs have no appendix.
Bulldogs have extremely short muzzles which often results in difficulty breathing, even suffocation.
Certain breeds are considered high risk and may affect the owner's homeowner insurance costs.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture uses over 60 beagle teams in 21 international airports across the United States.
Nothing but love has made the dog lose his wild freedom, to become the servant of man.
D.H. Lawrence
Velcro was invented in 1948 by Swiss engineer George de Mestral after he returned from a hunting trip with his dog and notice the burrs of burdock that kept sticking to his clothes and his dog's fur.
The heaviest dog breeds include: Great Dane, Irish Wolfhound, Newfoundland, Neopolitan Mastiff, Saint Bernard and English Mastiff.
Cowboy Roy Rogers' dog was named Bullet.
A puppy's first teeth (or milk teeth) appears during the ages of 3-7 weeks. Adult teeth start to come through between 4 and 8 months.
The word 'Husky' is a corruption of the derogatory term 'Eskie' used by the early white settlers to refer to both the dog and the Eskimo (more properly, Inuit) tribes.
Dogs are pack animals by nature. They need closeness, touching, and petting to be content and happy.
The Bolognese is a small breed of dog developed centuries ago in Bologna, Italy. They were often given as gifts to royalty and were owned by select nobleman.
While urinating, male dogs lift their leg in order to aim higher and appear tall and intimidating to other dogs who pick up the scent.
Survivors of the Titanic included 2 dogs: a Pekinese and a Pomeranian.
A dog's shoulder blades are not attached to the rest of the skeleton. This provides greater flexibility when running.
An American Animal Hospital Association poll showed that 33% of dog owners admit that they talk to their dogs on the phone or leave messages on an answering machine while away.
No philosophers so thoroughly comprehend us as dogs and horses.
Herman Melville
The breeds in the Herding Group enabled humans to change from hunter to farmer and in so doing helped advance civilization.
Puppies lose their baby teeth around 4 months of age.
Dog's possess only about 1,700 taste buds compared to 9,000 in humans.
Male dogs reach sexual maturity at approximately 8 months of age while females become sexually mature at 9-15 months.
Unlike most dog breeds, Chihuahuas are frequently finicky eaters.
Laikia, a dog, was the first ever space astronaut. She was sent into space in an artificial earth satellite in 1957 by the Russian Government.
To date, the largest number of dogs exhibited in a dog show was at Crufts in 1991. 22,973 dogs were exhibited.
If a dog jumps in your lap, it is because he is fond of you.
Alfred North Whitehead
I think dogs are the most amazing creatures; they give unconditional love. For me they are the role model for being alive.
Gilda Radner
Whale eye is when you can see the whites of a dog's eyes repeatedly or constantly.
In Matt Groening's hit TV cartoon The Simpsons, the family dog's name is Santa's Little Helper. He's a washed-up racing greyhound that Homer bets on and ends up bringing home.
There is no faith which has never yet been broken, except that of a truly faithful dog.
Konrad Lorenz
Studies show that some dogs can detect cancer by smelling a person's breath.
Dogs can be trained to detect epileptic seizures in people.
There are many instances on record that describes how the companionship of a loyal, loving pet has helped ailing people to get better.
Dogs may be infected by human or bovine tuberculosis.
Every dog must have his day.
Jonathan Swift
The White House has been home to animals of all sorts, but dogs are by far the most popular pet.
The oldest breed of dog native to North America is the Chihuahua.
The burying of bones is part of a dog's instinctive feeding ritual; shaking things viciously is part of the hunting ritual.
The Foo (or Fu) Dog is a mythological guardian animal in Chinese culture that is part dog, part lion. It is supposed to bring happiness and good fortune.
The Greyhound is the fastest dog in the world and the 18^th fastest land mammal.
Dogs' lives are too short. Their only fault, really.
Agnes Sligh Turnbull
Our dog will love and admire the meanest of us, and feed our colossal vanity with their uncritical homage.
Agnes Repplier
The average dog lives 8 to 15 years. Small dogs live the longest. Toy breeds live up to 16 years or more. Larger dogs average 7 to 12 years.
One reason a dog is such a lovable creature is his tail wags instead of his tongue.
Anonymous
Even after your dog is old enough to be fed only once a day, he should be given a morning snack just to calm his rumbling tummy.
Stone carvings indicate that the Babylonians bred great warrior mastiffs.
In the TV cartoon Scooby-Doo, the writers were going to make Scooby either a German Shepherd or in English Sheepdog. After consulting with the creator of the show, it was decided that Scooby should be a Great Dane.
The World's oldest dog was an Australian Cattle Dog named Bluey who lived to the age of 29 years and 5 month.
Border Collies are often used by golf courses to chase away geese.
Fang is the pet of the lovable giant Hagrid in the Harry Potter films. He is described to be a 'Boarhound' in the books, but is played by a Neapolitan Mastiff in the movies.
The famous Rough Collie, Lassie, was actually a male called Pal and was remarkably born the runt of his litter.
If you are a dog and your owner suggests that you wear a sweater... suggest he wear a tail.
Fran Lebowitz
Mixed breed dogs have multiple lineages that are usually unknown, while cross-breeds are the product of only two different breeds of dogs.
Scientists have discovered that dog saliva contains lysozyme, an enzyme with antibacterial qualities that could have beneficial effects on sores.
In 2003, a medical doctor in Japan published a study supporting his theory that strange behavior in dogs, such as excessive barking or biting, could be used to forecast earthquakes.
A team of Russian doctors and scientists conducted 1,278 telepathic experiments with dogs, of which 696 were successful. The research team concluded that some ESP factor must be at work.
The bite of a human is more likely to cause infection then a dog's bite.
Capturing your dog's attention is key to successful training.
Studies have shown that the simple stroking of a pet, such as a dog or cat, can actually lower ones heart rate, respiratory rate and blood pressure.
I love a dog. He does nothing for political reasons.
Will Rogers
Rin Tin Tin, a five-day-old German Shepherd found wounded in battle in WWI France, became Hollywood's first canine superstar. He would sign his own contracts with his paw print.
A 12,000-year-old grave in Israel containing a human skeleton whose hand rests upon the bones of a small puppy is touching evidence of the long, close relationship between humans and dogs.
To err' is human,To forgive is canine.
Author unknown
All knowledge, the totality of all questions and all answers, is contained in the dog.
Franz Kafka
Dogs of all different sizes and breeds are often used as therapy in hospitals, nursing homes, and schools for the disabled to provide affection and comfort for patients.
In Egypt, a person bitten by a rabid dog was encouraged to eat the roasted liver of a dog infected with rabies to avoid contracting the disease.
The pug is a common pet in Buddhist monasteries.
Breeds classified as hounds are not meant to hunt birds.
At the age of 3 weeks a puppy will develop its sense of smell.
If a dog will not come to you after having looked you in the face, you should go home and examine your conscience.
Woodrow Wilson
Put your kitchen garbage can in a cupboard. It's the only way to be certain your dog will stay out of it.
A barking dog is often more useful than a sleeping lion.
Washington Irving
Housebreaking a puppy is just like toilet training a child; first you learn to recognize the signs, then you react every time you see them.
A dog's heart beats between 70 and 120 times a minute. A human's beats 70 to 80 times a minute.
Lower ranked dogs, wanting to gain rank, will find every opportunity to exploit weakness within their pack to improve their status.
After an avalanche strikes, the best hope for the victims are rescue dogs. They can find humans buried in snow up to 13 feet (4 m) deep.
French Bulldogs are easily identified by their bat-ears and half-flat, half-domed skull.
The Great Dane was declared the national dog of Germany in 1876.
During World War I, Americans took to calling their dachshunds 'liberty hounds' to avoid any association with Germany.
The Papillion was once named the 'dwarf spaniel'.
Who you are in the animal world is energy and the only way to ensure a cohesive pack is if everyone is on the same frequency.
The Basenji, an African wolf dog, is the only dog that cannot bark.
The dog lives for the day, the hour, even the moment.
Robert Falcon Scott
Spaying and neutering pets not only protects it against certain cancers and infections, but it also helps to control the animal population.
The Maltipoo is a cross between a Maltese and a Poodle. The advantage of this dog is that it sheds very little since both parents are low shedders.
The Borzoi is a breed of dog once preferred by the Russian royal family. It was illegal to sell them and one could only be obtained when given by the tsar as a thank-you gift for services rendered to the monarchy.
Rhodesian Ridgebacks have an actual ridge along the crest of their backs, which is made up of forward-growing hairs.
A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.
Josh Billings

Fun Corner

Bites ‘n Bites (above)

A collection of facts, quotes and trivia for dog lovers of all ages that is sure to be the highlight of the Fun Corner. Manually navigate through the collection or leave it to play as a screen show.

Scrapbook Gallery

Pictures are worth a thousand words!
Follow this link to see pictures of all the dogs that have touched and will continue to touch our lives, here at Keshet.

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Downloads

An animation/video here, a cute picture there… share free downloads with your dog loving friends and family to put a smile on their face.

Downloads Page

Puzzles & Games

Whether for entertainment value or educational purposes, have fun with word and mind games about man’s best friend.

Downloads Page

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Mosaic

A Mosaic compiled from a collection of pictures used throughout the Keshet Kennels/Rescue website. Click on a photo to be directed to the image’s original page.

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Year View Calendars

Published annually, these free At A Glance calendars feature residents of Keshet Rescue.
Monthly view Jewel Case Desk Calendars are also available for purchase from the Keshet Store.

Downloads Page

Fun Corner

Bites ‘n Bites (above)

Scrapbook Gallery

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Downloads

Puzzles & Games

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Mosaic

Year View Calendars

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