Pets Are Man's Best Friend

Canines are believed to be descendants of wild wolves. They were the first wild animal to be tamed. Ancient male most likely brought house cub wolves to raise as animals. The pet wolves were also useful in repeling bears and other wild animals. Among the oldest known type of dogs is the Salukis, which were bred by Egyptians thousands of years earlier as hunting pet dogs. Greyhounds and Dalmatians are also amongst the oldest breeds recorded.

Over the centuries, individuals have actually found many methods for dogs to be helpful. Pet dogs helped to pull loads, herd cattle and sheep, and safeguard their master and the master's residential or commercial property. The Ancient Greeks developed tiny small dog, which were meant to be kept in a woman's lap to help keep her stomach warm. Bulldogs with big jaws and short noses were developed so they might hang onto the throat of a bull and still have the ability to breathe. In more current years, dogs have been trained as seeing eye canines for the blind. Canines have likewise been hired to deal with law enforcement to detect dynamites and drugs.

Today lots of pet dogs, such as the Poodle or Chihuahua, no longer resemble the wolf. Other pet dogs, such as the Siberian Husky and the German Shepherd still reveal a strong resemblance to the wolf. The highest pets are Great Danes and the Irish Wolfhound.

In the United States, one out of 3 families owns one or more dogs. Many canines live anywhere from eight to fifteen years. When dogs are one year old, they are as physically fully grown as a 15 year old human.

Regardless of which sort of pet dog you choose- big, little, smooth haired, shaggy, quick, sluggish, dignified or lively, pets make wonderful buddies. Enjoy their companionship and remember they require lots of petting, attention, and love to be happy!