Archive for the ‘Dog Breeds’ Category
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Filed under: Dog Breeds, Running
Can you jog with a *insert dog breed here*
by Liza on Nov 23rd, 2010
I've been getting lots of visits from people looking for search terms like "Can you jog with a Rottweiler", or "Can you jog with a chihuahua", etc. If you already have a dog and are considering jogging with him/her In my opinion, no breed is completely "un-joggable". However, I am not a vet and every dog is different. If you're worried, get your dog checked out by a veterenary professional before starting to take him/her out for jogs. I'd def...Read More » Tags
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Filed under: Dog Breeds, Featured
Fit Breed – Shar Pei
by Liza on Feb 18th, 2010
A little while ago 1 Fit Mutt got a great directory submission from SHAR PEI Rescue. Because non profit dog rescues and shelters are eligible to get Premium listings in the 1 Fit Mutt dog business directory for free, we got a great page up with a lot of information about the rescue and the Shar Pei breed. So today I decided to make the Shar Pei the feature of today's Fit Breed post. The Shar Pei were originally bred to be protection dogs in C...Read More » Tags
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Filed under: Dog Breeds, Featured
Fit Breed – Rottweiler
by Liza on Dec 16th, 2009
The Rottweiler is a hardy breed which was originally developed as a herding breed, but was also often used as a draught dog as well as for hunting. They are a fairly large breed. Today, Rottweilers are often used as personal protection and guard dogs. The Rottweiler has a strong willingness to work and can be quite independent, though always loyal to its owner. Irresponsible ownership can bring out potentially dangerous behavior in the Rottwe...Read More » Tags
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Filed under: Dog Breeds, Featured
Fit Breed – Great Dane
by Liza on Dec 1st, 2009
The Great Dane is one of the world's tallest dogs. Great Danes look big and hardy - and they can be. However, due to their huge size their bones and joints are often slower to develop than smaller dog breeds. So when developing an dog fitness routine for your Great Dane, it's important to keep your dog's development level in mind. Great Dane Exercise Requirements Great Danes need a moderate amount of exercise. Unlike herding breeds such as Germ...Read More » Tags
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Filed under: Dog Breeds, Featured
Fit Breed – Husky
by Liza on Nov 23rd, 2009
The term "Husky" refers to several breeds of sled dogs. The most common Husky breeds are the Alaskan and Siberian Husky, but there are also breeds like the Greenland Husky, Sakhalin Husky, and others included in the group. Huskies were bred to be used as sled dogs in the cold northern climates, but now many are kept as pets. Unfortunately while Huskies can make excellent pets, a lot of people don't realize just how much exercise they require. ...Read More » Tags
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