<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><rss xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:openSearch="http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/" xmlns:blogger="http://schemas.google.com/blogger/2008" xmlns:georss="http://www.georss.org/georss" xmlns:gd="http://schemas.google.com/g/2005" xmlns:thr="http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0" version="2.0"><channel><atom:id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3990250508854796960</atom:id><lastBuildDate>Fri, 01 Nov 2024 10:40:22 +0000</lastBuildDate><category>S Dog Breeds</category><category>B Dog Breed</category><category>C Dog Breeds</category><category>A dog breeds</category><category>T-Z Dog Breeds</category><category>P Dog Breeds</category><category>G Dog Breeds</category><category>Dog Breed</category><category>K Dog Breeds</category><category>M Dog Breeds</category><category>E Dog Breeds</category><category>D Dog Breeds</category><category>Hunting Dog</category><category>Medium sized dogs</category><category>F Dog Breeds</category><category>I Dog Breeds</category><category>R Dog Breeds</category><category>American dog breeds</category><category>French Dog</category><category>H Dog Breeds</category><category>L Dog Breeds</category><category>N Dog Breeds</category><category>Small Dog</category><category>O Dog Breeds</category><category>Australian Dog</category><category>Belgian Dog</category><category>J Dog Breeds</category><category>Large Size Dog Breeds</category><category>Switzerland Dog</category><category>Austrian Dog</category><category>Dog Diseases</category><category>Dog News</category><category>Dog Training</category><category>English Dog</category><category>Small Terrier Dog Breed</category><category>African Dog</category><category>Dog</category><category>Dog Insurance</category><category>Italian dog breeds</category><category>Japanese Dog Breeds</category><category>Large Dog</category><category>Turkish Dog</category><category>Argentinian Dog</category><category>Basque Dog</category><category>Bosnian Dog Breeds</category><category>Chihuahua</category><category>Dog Event</category><category>Dog Senses</category><category>English Foxhound</category><category>Fighting Dog</category><category>German Dog</category><category>Hungarian dog breeds</category><category>Larga sized dog breed</category><category>Large Dog Size</category><category>List of Dog Breeds</category><category>Norwegian Dog Breeds</category><category>Russian Dog Breeds</category><category>Scottish Dog</category><category>Slovakian Dog Breed</category><category>Spanish Bulldog</category><category>Terrier</category><category>Terrier Dog Breed</category><category>UK Dog</category><title>Dog Breeds Database</title><description>Dogs Breeds Information</description><link>http://dogbreedsdogs.blogspot.com/</link><managingEditor>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</managingEditor><generator>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>457</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>25</openSearch:itemsPerPage><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3990250508854796960.post-3155489518619082486</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2011 14:27:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-08-25T07:31:34.345-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Dog News</category><title>Loyal dog refuses to leave soldier&#39;s casket</title><atom:summary type="text">The dog of a slain US  Navy SEAL remained loyal even in death — refusing to walk away from his  owner&#39;s casket during the funeral service. Petty Officer Jon Tumilson, 35, from San Diego, was one of 30 troops  killed in Afghanistan when a Chinook helicopter was shot down by Taliban  insurgents on August 6.   His funeral was held in Rockford, Iowa, last Friday. During the service, attended by</atom:summary><link>http://dogbreedsdogs.blogspot.com/2011/08/loyal-dog-refuses-to-leave-soldiers.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3990250508854796960.post-7538405228671372818</guid><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2011 13:54:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-07-29T06:57:41.805-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Dog News</category><title>Korean Genetic Scientists Create Glow In The Dark Dog</title><atom:summary type="text">The saying, “dog is man’s best friend” certainly wasn’t meant to include their role in medical research. But recent work by researchers at the Seoul National University highlights – literally – the growing role for dogs in genetics research. The team inserted a gene into a group of dogs that made them glow under UV light. The glowing canines certainly make for an awesome party trick, and will </atom:summary><link>http://dogbreedsdogs.blogspot.com/2011/07/korean-genetic-scientists-create-glow.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3990250508854796960.post-9062237987580865948</guid><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jul 2011 05:02:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-07-21T22:06:12.575-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Dog News</category><title>Colorado sheriff blasts &quot;Dog&quot; bounty hunter&#39;s tactics</title><atom:summary type="text">(Reuters) -  Celebrity bounty hunter Duane &quot;Dog&quot; Chapman received a scathing public  rebuke from a western Colorado sheriff, who accused the flamboyant  reality TV star of reckless showmanship in bringing his latest  bail-jumper to justice.  Mesa County Sheriff Stan Hilkey  said Chapman engaged in &quot;profit-driven peacockery&quot; and disregarded  public safety when he delivered the injured, </atom:summary><link>http://dogbreedsdogs.blogspot.com/2011/07/colorado-sheriff-blasts-dog-bounty.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3990250508854796960.post-5578049380974730226</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 Jul 2011 18:00:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-07-06T11:04:03.865-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Dog Senses</category><title>Senses of Dog</title><atom:summary type="text">Vision of Dog Like most mammals, dogs are dichromats and have color vision equivalent to red-green color blindness in humans (deuteranopia).  Dogs are less sensitive to differences in grey shades than humans and  also can detect brightness at about half the accuracy of humans. The dog&#39;s visual system has evolved to aid proficient hunting. While a dog&#39;s visual acuity is poor (that of a poodle&#39;s </atom:summary><link>http://dogbreedsdogs.blogspot.com/2011/07/senses-of-dog.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3990250508854796960.post-7289326812980849737</guid><pubDate>Sat, 07 May 2011 02:16:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-05-06T19:20:31.978-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Dog</category><title>Dog Health Risks to Humans</title><atom:summary type="text">In the USA, cats and dogs are a factor in more than 86,000 falls each year.  It has been estimated around 2% of dog-related injuries treated in UK  hospitals are domestic accidents. The same study found that while dog  involvement in road traffic accidents was difficult to quantify,  dog-associated road accidents involving injury more commonly involved  two-wheeled vehicles.Toxocara canis (dog </atom:summary><link>http://dogbreedsdogs.blogspot.com/2011/05/dog-health-risks-to-humans.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3990250508854796960.post-1961103853770525362</guid><pubDate>Sat, 02 Apr 2011 16:03:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-04-02T09:07:12.863-07:00</atom:updated><title>Dog Nutrition and Obesity</title><atom:summary type="text">Feeding table scraps to a dog is generally not recommended, at least  in excess. Dogs get ample correct nutrition from their natural, normal  diet. Otherwise, just as in humans, their diet must consist of the  appropriate mix of nutrients, carbohydrates, and proteins, with the  appropriate mix to provide all of the minerals and vitamins that they  need. A human diet is not ideal for a dog: the </atom:summary><link>http://dogbreedsdogs.blogspot.com/2011/04/dog-nutrition-and-obesity.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3990250508854796960.post-4682618295695820334</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2011 17:49:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-03-10T09:53:48.466-08:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Dog Event</category><title>Westminster Dog Show Final Result</title><atom:summary type="text">Westminster Dog Show, Category Best in ShowThe 2011 Best In Show Trophy was awarded to &quot;GCH Foxcliffe Hickory Wind&quot; a.k.a. &quot;Hickory,&quot;  a Scottish Deerhound. More about  Scottish Deerhound.GCH Foxcliffe Hickory Wind Breed: Scottish Deerhound Sex: Bitch AKC: HP 20581907 Date of Birth: December  20, 2005 Breeder: Cecilia L Dove &amp;amp; Dr R Scott Dove Sire: Thistleglen Newell Dam: Foxcliffe Summoning </atom:summary><link>http://dogbreedsdogs.blogspot.com/2011/03/westminster-dog-show-final-result.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3990250508854796960.post-2185540960638925906</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Mar 2011 14:07:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-03-07T06:09:34.944-08:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Dog Diseases</category><title>Dog Skeletal and Muscular Disorders</title><atom:summary type="text">Dog Skeletal and Muscular DisordersOsteoarthritis*,  also known as degenerative arthritis, is a common condition in dogs  characterized by progressive deterioration of articular cartilage in the  joints of the limbs. It can cause a great deal of pain and lameness.  Treatment options include medications such as NSAIDs, corticosteroids, and joint fluid modifiers such as glycosaminoglycans. Other </atom:summary><link>http://dogbreedsdogs.blogspot.com/2011/03/dog-skeletal-and-muscular-disorders.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3990250508854796960.post-2169120139003370366</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2011 02:06:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-03-03T18:07:58.265-08:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Dog Diseases</category><title>Parasites of Dog</title><atom:summary type="text">Parasites of Dog Intestinal parasites Hookworms* are a common parasite of dogs. Most common is Ancylostoma caninum, followed by Uncinaria stenocephala and A. braziliense. Signs include diarrhea, vomiting, and weight loss.Tapeworms* are also common and in the dog are usually Dipylidium caninum, which is spread by ingesting fleas and lice. Also common is Taenia pisiformis, spread by ingesting </atom:summary><link>http://dogbreedsdogs.blogspot.com/2011/03/parasites-of-dog.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3990250508854796960.post-3855307986588569195</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Feb 2011 14:19:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-02-22T06:30:36.162-08:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Dog Diseases</category><title>Dog Infectious Diseases</title><atom:summary type="text">Dog Deseases: Viral infections Rabies (hydrophobia) is a fatal viral disease that can affect any mammal, although the close relationship of dogs with humans makes canine rabies a zoonotic concern. Vaccination of dogs for rabies is commonly required by law. Please see the article dog health for information on this disease in dogs.Canine parvovirus is a sometimes fatal gastrointestinal infection </atom:summary><link>http://dogbreedsdogs.blogspot.com/2011/02/dog-infectious-diseases.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3990250508854796960.post-1964523161238284197</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2011 14:15:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-02-18T06:16:54.408-08:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Dog Training</category><title>Dog training is about communication</title><atom:summary type="text">Fundamentally, dog training is about communication. From the human  perspective, the handler is communicating to the dog what behaviors are  correct, desired, or preferred in what circumstances and what behaviours  are undesirable. A handler must understand communication from the dog. The dog can  signal that he is unsure, confused, nervous, happy, excited, and so on.  The emotional state of the </atom:summary><link>http://dogbreedsdogs.blogspot.com/2011/02/dog-training-is-about-communication.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3990250508854796960.post-7166546961819066369</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Feb 2011 06:41:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-02-14T22:43:38.460-08:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Dog Training</category><title>Basic dog training</title><atom:summary type="text">Most dogs live with people who want them to behave in ways that make  them pleasant to be around, keep them safe, and provides for the safety  of other humans and pets.  Dogs do not figure out basic obedience on their own. The fundamental  rule that must be remembered is that one should never apply human  standards of society onto the dog with the assumption that the dog will  understand. The </atom:summary><link>http://dogbreedsdogs.blogspot.com/2011/02/basic-dog-training.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3990250508854796960.post-7002137206274610734</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2011 14:23:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-02-11T03:59:26.251-08:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Dog Training</category><title>Dog Training Tricks</title><atom:summary type="text">Many dog owners teach their dogs tricks. This serves several  purposes: it develops a stronger relationship between the dog and human,  it provides entertainment, and it engages the dog&#39;s mind, which can  help to alleviate problems caused by boredom.  Dog Training tools  Tool Definition   Choke Collar The choke collar is a length of metal-link chain with a large  circular ring on either end. The </atom:summary><link>http://dogbreedsdogs.blogspot.com/2011/02/dog-training-tricks.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3990250508854796960.post-9033163958047583333</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2011 13:38:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-02-03T05:51:46.928-08:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Small Dog</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">T-Z Dog Breeds</category><title>Yorkshire Terrier</title><atom:summary type="text">The Yorkshire terrier is a small dog breed of terrier type, developed in the 19th century in the historical area of Yorkshire, England.  The defining features of the breed are its small size, less than 3.2 kg  or 7.03 pounds, and its silky blue and tan coat. The breed is nicknamed  Yorkie and is placed in the Toy Terrier section of the Terrier Group by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale </atom:summary><link>http://dogbreedsdogs.blogspot.com/2011/02/yorkshire-terrier.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiweps8bkn2vyBd4lE3HnPTIZPTzHuuvFb5Z-fJnwYo9NVC4zlBPpvzmnJJjZBTAQb6AdgIge2iBnwFiY0U7UI8-9mypoVTKx3Bd4R_2uSD1qNvDIrC-qtudVW9oxwmex0772akwbZP-Nc/s72-c/1.jpg" height="72" width="72"/></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3990250508854796960.post-659214786222730151</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 16:25:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-02-02T08:29:06.799-08:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">T-Z Dog Breeds</category><title>Wirehaired Pointing Griffon - Korthals Griffon</title><atom:summary type="text">The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon (Korthals Griffon or Griffon d&#39;arrêt à poil dur Korthals in France and Quebec) is a breed of dog used in hunting as a gundog. It is sometimes considered to be Dutch in ancestry, due to the breed founder, Eduard Korthals, nationality. Others consider the Griffon to be a German  breed because Korthals kennel, Ipenwoud, was located in Biebesheim am  Rhein, Germany. It</atom:summary><link>http://dogbreedsdogs.blogspot.com/2011/02/wirehaired-pointing-griffon-korthals.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAxD2W49moD8_EK3tNSr6IodsEfdxbNtaIuteLoPyAUEiNJLG2XiGj10bkZbqiSQTsAaroYQOGDTFmBu0W3RJ544VhPt1YXtRemXvI4eXn__ixAfppnZWWRZXX9-9vdtdG1YVq5cPewEU/s72-c/1.jpg" height="72" width="72"/></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3990250508854796960.post-1666170739792685492</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2011 11:40:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-01-31T03:44:47.881-08:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Hunting Dog</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">T-Z Dog Breeds</category><title>Wirehaired Vizsla</title><atom:summary type="text">The Wirehaired Vizsla is a dog breed originating in Hungary. Wirehaired Vizslas are known as excellent hunting  dogs, and also have a level personality making them suited for  families. The Wirehaired Vizsla is a versatile, natural hunter endowed  with an excellent nose and an above average trainability. Although they  are lively, gentle mannered, demonstrably affectionate and sensitive,  they </atom:summary><link>http://dogbreedsdogs.blogspot.com/2011/01/wirehaired-vizsla.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOENq0pmw5A90qrNAFb9G_NJ5uoiuOmDN9SUxMzV9J08-ckY35B0lH2Z4l5dZ3z9c7JbT412xj_iKzoBBsDz7UdNnYRb39YAzovNerbE6bO9xs2XhX3UFIplOByhSiifzoPIJ5ocfZOds/s72-c/1.jpg" height="72" width="72"/></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3990250508854796960.post-407318990413442766</guid><pubDate>Sun, 30 Jan 2011 12:50:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-01-30T05:00:17.380-08:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">T-Z Dog Breeds</category><title>White Shepherd Dog</title><atom:summary type="text">The White Shepherd Dog emerged from white coat lines of the German Shepherd Dog. It has been recognized (on a provisional basis) as a breed by the FCI on 26/11/2002 as the Berger Blanc Suisse.White Shepherd Dog AppearanceThe White Shepherd is a direct descendant of the German Shepherd Dog  and the two breeds share common roots and are similar in appearance.  However, the White Shepherd evolved </atom:summary><link>http://dogbreedsdogs.blogspot.com/2011/01/white-shepherd-dog.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbW3Wlcszu9Dgwc1NHrSPIDk4q_Y8Hab7QPXS8GYHp_3F7bmrRXpgNyPz7z8xMDqYrPD6IZ5fOEWCCgaypyCIVWKSWF4s-I1bTNTnT84e6j1NwaSNUMtv_BQ32pnHlozi2OISmpU4xkhs/s72-c/1.jpg" height="72" width="72"/></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3990250508854796960.post-4043515142183870818</guid><pubDate>Sat, 29 Jan 2011 18:28:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-01-29T10:31:50.384-08:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">English Dog</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">T-Z Dog Breeds</category><title>White English Bulldog</title><atom:summary type="text">The White English Bulldog is a very old and rare breed of dog that  originated in the Southern United States. Said to be the original  bulldog from England unchanged. Surviving in isolated pockets of the  South. Hence the name White English Bulldog. They were original bred for farm utility work. They would guard the  farm, control unruly cattle as well as catch farmers hogs that were  raised free</atom:summary><link>http://dogbreedsdogs.blogspot.com/2011/01/white-english-bulldog.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPi9ijC2jGzWarTIKen6dfJx2eP5u8JeMwQjN4Eu2WAbbF7llo96T5eyrG5YTMx2pPKgBf7H-EzW5jk9fzgLVaOEdw8I09wyK6ue4_-NMvf0BVG3knwVo2EmRtNEnYFjzJUdB4zx9OtzA/s72-c/1.jpg" height="72" width="72"/></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3990250508854796960.post-2648773927350442153</guid><pubDate>Sat, 29 Jan 2011 18:23:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-01-29T10:27:57.480-08:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">T-Z Dog Breeds</category><title>Whippet</title><atom:summary type="text">The Whippet is a breed of dog in the sighthound family. They are active and playful and are physically similar to a small Greyhound. Their popularity has led to the reuse of the Whippet name on a large number of things, from cars to cookies.Whippets are a medium-size dog averaging in weight from 15 to 30 lb (6.8–14 kg), with height (under the FCI standard) of 18.5 - 20 inches (47 - 51 cm)  for </atom:summary><link>http://dogbreedsdogs.blogspot.com/2011/01/whippet.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_vyySteYrVLIieLX4g10CXK8NZ67bWTVpCMop6B1eH1GHd4pPrCYT1YsfcYDLbJ98gZb73SGslx71UoT_UUk9gGTk7mAgjW_9-5fzgUKiWbIIanfWToT24AkKCltV1_3u_Rk5z0f0jKQ/s72-c/1.jpg" height="72" width="72"/></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3990250508854796960.post-8589805283609348099</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 Jan 2011 18:17:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-01-28T10:20:46.727-08:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Hunting Dog</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">T-Z Dog Breeds</category><title>Wetterhoun - Frisian Water Dog</title><atom:summary type="text">The Wetterhoun (Frisian Water Dog) is a breed of dog traditionally used as a hunting dog for hunting small mammals and waterfowl in the province of Friesland in the Netherlands. The name of the dog comes from the West Frisian Wetterhûn meaning &quot;water dog.&quot; Plural of Wetterhoun is Wetterhounen in Dutch. The breed may also be called the Otterhoun (not to be confused with the Otterhound) or Dutch </atom:summary><link>http://dogbreedsdogs.blogspot.com/2011/01/wetterhoun-frisian-water-dog.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKhEIHCctKpMgqBvUy3C2Mt3sml8XRbu6wLNN40RZooWIYrdoCw4TBH5OuIo359gm1UkmZ0bPtK-eySmZj8ugGKUhZhsyY3KjFUxTNSdtJ2gkxfMG-Uh00ZBclVH7IxYk6_oz5C6Utw3c/s72-c/1.jpg" height="72" width="72"/></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3990250508854796960.post-2682385383042187337</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 Jan 2011 18:13:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-01-28T10:16:40.270-08:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Small Dog</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">T-Z Dog Breeds</category><title>Westphalian Dachsbracke</title><atom:summary type="text">The Westphalian Dachsbracke is a small, short legged scenthound, a breed of dog originating in Westphalia, a region of Germany. The Westphalian Dachsbracke was used in Sweden to develop the Drever.The Westphalian Dachsbracke (Westfälische Dachsbracke) is a smaller, short legged version of the Deutsche Bracke, and very similar in size and appearance to the Drever, but 2 cm shorter (the Drever was </atom:summary><link>http://dogbreedsdogs.blogspot.com/2011/01/westphalian-dachsbracke.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVPIvmMceZs4Lqgf7xJyxQy-_yzx9cLhonomRG9gOxa8ScS1uc8NExXe7dV3HoIrdO0jN3HFDXH1z1a1a2ghkV6ACos6s03Zb27rmqIsoZqLtH8tB7Z_T5dGhBuN4e1sVGs5zTKnzZLBc/s72-c/1.jpg" height="72" width="72"/></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3990250508854796960.post-2674619104018717477</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jan 2011 13:56:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-01-27T06:05:06.938-08:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">T-Z Dog Breeds</category><title>West Siberian Laika</title><atom:summary type="text">The West Siberian Laika, WSL, is a breed of hunting dog  developed by the indigenous people of Northern Ural and West Siberia.  They used Laikas mostly for treeing squirrels and hunting small  predators with valuable fur. Communism in Russia destroyed the traditional way of life of these  people and brought them and their hunting dogs to the brink of  extinction. Industrialization in Siberia </atom:summary><link>http://dogbreedsdogs.blogspot.com/2011/01/west-siberian-laika.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLo112hcNIgZ-PYc5kkcKdUq2i6BoNmtQV_Kdmu2cCou_G2SNdM6n0XvAlKxjeZqSjSg-iyumOliDpnNrprH4inVbSRwQ9ba0zLwgZZ6BUnnnrKAUuml8uSjuFe4i_SLEFpoUdFPiAfK4/s72-c/1.jpg" height="72" width="72"/></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3990250508854796960.post-6238039076839296072</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Jan 2011 21:57:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-01-26T14:00:03.370-08:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Small Dog</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">T-Z Dog Breeds</category><title>West Highland White Terrier</title><atom:summary type="text">The West Highland White Terrier, commonly known as the Westie, is a breed of dog with a distinctive white coat. Originating in Scotland, the breed was used to seek and dig out foxes and badgers. This breed is commonly recognized through its use as a mascot for Black &amp;amp; White (a brand of Scotch whisky), Cesar brand dog food, and various other logos.Commonly, Westies have bright, deep-set eyes </atom:summary><link>http://dogbreedsdogs.blogspot.com/2011/01/west-highland-white-terrier.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguAQgNwMXok7v8-b22rorzg_6QNNz6wxeBfXfuodwZkEQFItAsr5BuXGtrIsafNq7aoBCL4QW3pMb26f-a7RcC4EzWzArgr3yuorVt0Hx9ESCnxPcNXDJTDD2fbuxkztYTBz8c7rBAM4Q/s72-c/1.jpg" height="72" width="72"/></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3990250508854796960.post-1511472015138048821</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jan 2011 12:28:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-01-25T04:31:02.285-08:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">T-Z Dog Breeds</category><title>Welsh Terrier</title><atom:summary type="text">The Welsh Terrier is a breed of dog, one of many British terrier breeds. It was originally bred for hunting fox, rodents and badger,  but during the last century it has mainly been bred for showing.  Despite this, it has retained its terrier strength of character and so  requires firm, non-aggressive handling. The Welsh Terrier originates  from Wales  and has been claimed to be the oldest </atom:summary><link>http://dogbreedsdogs.blogspot.com/2011/01/welsh-terrier.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhFXBDUbsk1ip69zu-jrxasvKmuf3qQ7_4qj8WjH5k8d0rZ0znXUpITJ1HzEOJmbCANUd2TkAA1TfqsB7tbIOl7PRiitBzIh3YkGuaY0153A6Nc-J4Zy4Uxp7Ir7mioKvkGpGrQMyEYgg/s72-c/1.jpg" height="72" width="72"/></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3990250508854796960.post-2347175911595235954</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jan 2011 12:21:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-01-25T04:27:44.026-08:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">T-Z Dog Breeds</category><title>Welsh Springer Spaniel</title><atom:summary type="text">The Welsh Springer Spaniel is a breed of dog and a member of the spaniel family. Thought to be comparable to the old Land Spaniel, they are similar to the English Springer Spaniel and historically have been referred to as both the Welsh Spaniel and the Welsh Cocker Spaniel.  They were relatively unknown until a succession of victories in dog  trials by the breed increased its popularity. </atom:summary><link>http://dogbreedsdogs.blogspot.com/2011/01/welsh-springer-spaniel.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi607N2CIcjsoUmPEfqGh3b99Pmu_tkHLD0XbNg3OXqvh_KrzEKKE8P17VjkSKzDHILlx1ScYf41y7PdJyqtc36EC1UGxderGT4qTdVdelG7WGtdK6lSGAp8RZYobQfGBLvuJBXqE79CLU/s72-c/1.jpg" height="72" width="72"/></item></channel></rss>