Doggy Fact: Pekingese dog breed was once known as a “Sleeve Dog”
Pekingese History
It is thought that this breed dates back to the 8th Century, when ownership of the Pekingese restricted to members of the Chinese Imperial Court.

On ceremonial occasions they had certain functions to perform, such as carrying the hem of the Emperors robes in their mouths and barking to announce his arrival. In the Han Dynasty it was known as the Sleeve dog. They were used as a a source of warmth, as they were small enough to be put inside the sleeves of a garment. It was not until 1860 that the Pekingese was to become well known outside China. Considered to be sacred and much cherished, the theft of one of these dogs was punishable by death.

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Inside of a Dog: What Dogs See, Smell, and Know: What Dogs Think and Know
As an unabashed dog lover, Alexandra Horowitz is naturally curious about what her dog thinks and what she knows. As a cognitive scientist she is intent on understanding the minds of animals who cannot say what they know or feel. This is a fresh look at the world of dogs — from the dog’s point of view. The book introduces the reader to the science of the dog — their perceptual and cognitive Abilities — and uses that introduction to draw a picture of what it might be like to be a dog. It answers questions no other dog book can — such as: What is a dog’s sense of time? Does she miss me? Want friends? Know when she’s been bad? Horowitz’s journey, and the insights she uncovered from studying her own dog, Pumpernickel, allowed her to understand her dog better, and appreciate her more through that understanding. The reader will be able to do the same with their own dog. This is not another dog training book. Instead, Inside of a Dog will allow dog owners to look at their pets’ behaviour in a different, and revealing light, enabling them to understand their dogs and enjoy their relationship even more.
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NEW DOG BREED ADDED: Central Asian Shepherd Dog

Other Names: Central Asian Ovtcharka
The word “ovcharka” (pronounced “uhf-’chAr-ka”) is a Russian word meaning something between “livestock guardian dog”, “shepherd’s dog” and “sheepdog”. Believed to be the most ancient guardian dog breed in the world and as the name suggests it originates from Central Asia.

Central Asian Ovcharka is the ancestor of all breeds, certainly the Tibetan Mastiff often thought to be the oldest breed is a descendent of the Central Asian Ovcharka not its ancestor. They were bred by the shepherds for the protection of their livestock against large predators, such as wolves and leopards. They have several different physical aspects all recognized as correct, thus making them more of a breed group rather than a simple standard breed. Still quite rare outside of its native land, the Central Asian Ovcharka is slowly gaining recognition in other countries.

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Passive Smoking – Your Dog
Fact: Passive smoking is harmfull to humans. What about your dog? Yes passive smoking is harmful to your dog. Our beloved dogs and other pets are living the same home environment as smokers and they too are in danger from inhaling the stale vapours from YOUR cigarettes.

Constant exposure to cigarette smoke is certainly not going to make your dog fitter, healthier or happier. Dogs living with smokers are more likely to develop serious conditions such as asthma, nasal and sinus cancer, as well as lung cancer. If more than one family member smokes the greater the risk your dog will be diagnosed with cancer.
If someone in your house smokes look out for your dog wheezing, coughing or struggling to breathe. If your dog tries to leave the room when someone is smoking it may be a sign that this is making life difficult for them. Cigarette fumes have a bad affect on a pet dog’s eyes and nose. A dog’s eyes will look and feel sore after cigarette smoke as it affects their blood vessels.
Puppies have smaller lungs and their immune systems are less developed than in older dogs and this makes them more vulnerable to infection. They also breathe faster, meaning they take the chemicals in very quickly. Passive smoking is bad for dogs of all ages.

Dogs spend a lot of time sleeping indoors where they may be constantly breathing in stale cigarette smoke. But not only do dogs breathe in cigarette smoke, damaging their lungs in the process, but it also accumulates in their fur, making them smelly and uncomfortable, and are at risk from ingesting harmful chemicals if they lick their fur.

Cigarettes are posionous to dogs if eaten. Also please note that nicotine patches are toxic and so is nicotine chewing gum. 10mg per 1kg is a toxic dose.

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Don’t Smoke around your dog go outside instead. Even going into another room is not effective because 85% of smoke is invisible and does not smell. Dispose of cigarette butts safely don’t leave them lying around where your dog could easily eat them. Better still Give Up Smoking altogether.

No Smoke = Healthier Dog

Welsh Pembroke Corgi
There are two types of Welsh Corgi: the cardigan and the pembroke. The Pembroke corgi is the smaller of the two with a fox like appearance, pointed ears and muzzle.

Queen Elizabeth II has owned more than 30 Pembroke Welsh Corgis since 1944 when she was given her first, Susan, as an 18th birthday present. It is this high profile which has caused the breed to be so popular in the UK
After the death of two of her corgis from cancer early in 2009 the Queen decided not to breed any more litters from her remaining dogs. In the past, each corgi bitch was allowed one litter. The puppies were never sold, but those that were not kept were given to good homes.
The corgis have enjoyed life as Britain’s most privileged pets. They live in palaces and castles, travel in chauffeur-driven limousines, fly by private plane or helicopter and are carried down aircraft steps by aides.
They live in a boxroom that holds their wicker baskets, raised a few inches off the floor to avoid draughts. It is situated in the royal apartments, around which the dogs wander at will.

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