Although it may be more difficult to measure intelligence in a dog than it is in a human, a rough indicator of a dog breed’s intelligence can be determined by how quickly he’s able to master a new command. On the basis of this, the Canadian and U.S. Kennel Clubs composed a list of the […]
Tag Archives: Basenji
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Sep
Sep
Are you looking for a new best friend or a new family member? Choosing a dog breed that suits you and your lifestyle can be a little trickier than it seems. Dogs have been selectively bred for countless centuries, favoring different traits in each individual. This selective process has worked remarkably well and now there […]
25
Aug
Aug
Mutt owners, rejoice! Now you can have an answer when people ask you “What kind of dog is that?” The Canine Heritage ™ Breed Test from MMI Genomics can analyze a sample of your dog’s DNA with state-of-the-art technology to tell your dog’s heritage. A quick and easy test kit can be purchased from their […]
Many people joke that a barkless dog would be a perfect animal. If you have ever chided a dog from barking at strangers, cars, or even its own shadow, you might agree. What you may not know is that the basenji is a dog that cannot bark. In addition to its barkless state, it has […]
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Jan
Jan
If you live in a quiet neighborhood without many dogs or in an apartment and want a dog of your own, you may be concerned about your new pet annoying the neighbors with incessant barking. If you want to avoid this potential problem, you may want to consider one of these unusually quiet dog breeds: […]
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Oct
Oct
Many dogs do what they sell as the oldest or purest breed of dog in the world. But they have no knowledge to withdraw their patronage. Part of the National Human Genome Research Institute the Dog Genome Project was among many other things to discover; which are the oldest breeds of dogs. But not one […]