Do you have a mixed breed dog, and you want to know which breeds make up your dog's genetic background? Maybe you were told that you have a purebred dog, but you're not 100% sure yourself. The best (and most accurate) way to find the breed of your dog is to use a dog DNA testing kit. Here's how it works... … [Read more...]
Dogs of U.S. Presidents always get a lot of attention -- both inside the White House and in the news. Following are some photos, videos, and fun facts about President Barack Obama's dog, Bo. For starters, Bo is a rather unusual dog breed. He's a Portuguese water dog. Heck, Bo has even got his own Facebook Page! … [Read more...]
Portuguese water dogs are a beautiful breed. They were originally bred in Portugal to assist fisherman. They were used beginning in the 1500s to guard the fisherman's boat, to get fish and other things from the water, and to help bring in the nets. Portuguese water dogs also helped fishermen that fell into the water, to prevent them from drowning. When the job of fishing became easier due to modern technology, the breed nearly died out. At one point, there were only 25 Portuguese water … [Read more...]
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