Day: March 10, 2020

History of Maltese Dog The Maltese dog is one of the longest established dog breeds: Charles Darwin dated their breed origin to some 6000 years ago and certainly, there are pictures of them on vases and references to them in literature dating from the Greek and Roman eras over 2000 years ago. Through the centuries Maltese dog has been treasured lap dogs, often carried in the clothing of their wealthy owners, their small size a valued attribute. They have been associated with luxury and aristocracy; used as diplomatic gifts to royalty and been the much-loved pets, lap dogs and companions of the wealthy, from Queens Elizabeth 1 and Victoria to present-day celebrities. They are probably the first dog breed to be kept and bred with no other purpose other than to be a true companion to their owner. The origin of their name is uncertain. They may not have originated in the island of Malta, as once thought,

History of Aghan Hound The origin of the Afghan Hound is steeped in myths and legends. Some believe this is the dog that Noah chose to take into the ark. Ancient rock carvings in Afghanistan are said to depict Afghan-like dogs, but its development is most likely to have been from a similar type of dog to the Saluki or Greyhound, with the coat developing in response to the extreme climatic conditions in Afghanistan. Bred by the natives of Afghanistan for hunting and guarding, he still maintains his chase instincts today. Characteristics Of Afghan Hound The long flowing coat and effortless graceful strides of the Afghan Hound always attract admiration. However, such glamour comes at a price and owners must be prepared for weekly baths to avoid the coat becoming matted and uncomfortable for the dog. A heavily coated male can take as long as five hours to bath and dry. Owners must invest in a decent stand dryer and grooming table.

History The Azawakh dog has lived for thousands of years with the nomadic Tuareg Tribesmen, who probably migrated from the Sahel in the Southern region of the Sahara. The function of the Azawakh dog is that of a guard and a hunting dog. He will protect the camp from intruders and go hunting in a pack working with other Azawakhs in relays to bring down the prey. A versatile Hound that gives protection to his family and also supplies them with food.   The Azawakh dog covers a wide area lying in the Niger Basin which included the Azawakh dog valley. Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali. Characteristics The Azawakh dog gives the appearance of being a tall sighthound, the height range covers from 25 to 29 inches for dogs and 23.5 to 27.5 for bitches and can weigh anything from 35 to 55 pounds. He is a standing rectangle in shape, almost caricature-like, he has very thin soft skin and under the belly,