Dogs

[KOZeman777]

Domesticated four-legged beasts with tail-helicopters and endless saliva, dogs have a special place in their owners hearts and are beloved by every class, race, ethnicity and culture.Since the early man, domesticating dogs was a common thing but back then these wolf ancestors were more fearsome and served to help in hunting and battle with other humans. As time and technology advanced and humans were concerned less with hunting they started to breed dogs for specific tasks rather than just hunting. One such task keeping hands and laps warm with the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel during the Renaissance Period and were designated as a "sleeve dog" according to Linda Cole at Canidae.com. Another task that in one way is more lucrative is most common with the Lagotto Romagnolo breed who is most known for being able to find Truffles just by smell, which can fetch the owner upwards of $2000 per pound! Elisabeth Geier on Rover.com talks about Dante the Lagotto Romagnolo who was trained to find only the ripe truffles, which fetch the greatest reward!

From their wild ancestors to their toy-size descendants, dogs have been man's best friend for a very long time, and it doesn't look like that will change with the diversity of jobs a dog can have beyond mere companionship.

[Maddie]

I love dogs. I find it so interesting that each one of them was bred for a specific purpose, and now we have such a huge collection of diverse types. One of my favorite breeds is a Border Collie, bred for its ability to herd animals and now used to learn all sorts of fun and useful tricks!

[AshlynM]

I find dogs very interesting. Some breeds have a bad reputation more so than others, thanks to media. I find it amazing how dogs can learn tricks and be helpful to their humans in their time of need. However, it's important to do your research before even thinking about owning a dog. Owning dogs are a huge responsibility and can be costly. 

[phoenixrick]

My family and I have been involved with greyhound adoption for over 25 years. Adopting greyhounds has truly changed our lives for the better.

Don't get me wrong, adopting a greyhound or any breed, is not for everyone. It is a huge commitment, is time consuming, can be expensive and logistically can be very challenging. I think for many people that when you weigh the plusses and minuses often times adopting a dog creates an improved quality of life. However, you have taken on a new responsibility, committed your hard earned money to dog food, toys, beds, crates, leashes, collars, veterinarian bills, boarding costs and any expense relating to damage done to your home or apartment.

For most of us dog lovers the aforementioned price you pay is more than justified when you take into consideration that you have saved a dog, acquired a companion, are spending your time receiving unconditional love, healing and loyalty. It becomes a no brainer. Dogs are a wonderful gift and every day you spend with your dog is a day to be cherished. 

[AlaskaHijinx]

Anyone who's a dog lover is alright with me!  As the saying goes, "If my dog doesn't trust you, neither do I."  My favorite breed are Australian Shepherds and I have three of the little buggers running my household currently.  Smart, lovely, entertaining, protective, I really don't know if I could ever run out of wonderful things to say about them, but I am fairly biased and will readily admit it.  I only wish that they lived longer than they do; no matter a pet's age it's always so hard to say goodbye.

[acepaid001]

Our family has a dog named Rexie. But she hasn't turned into a girl that she's supposed to be. I really don't know what happened to her biology and I plan to bring her to a vet one of these days. She used to have menstration during her first year but it eventually faded out for good. Or was it a bad thing really? We all want some puppies come from our lady dogs and it's quite an aberration if our lady doggie doesn't produce some cuties.