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The Amazing World Of Animals
The Cane Corso is a powerful dog whose roots span all the way back to Ancient Greece. When Romans inhabited the Grecian islands, they took some of these big-boned, Mastiff-like dogs back to Rome to begin breeding them to guard farms and hunt wild boar. Over the centuries, the Cane Corso has continued to provide immense protection for their families as well as a fierce loyalty.
The Cane Corso is a large dog that has its origins in Italy. Its popularity has grown throughout the world but many pet owners find that caring for these beautiful creatures might be a little more intricate than expected, especially when it comes to grooming their fur. Below is more information about the type of fur a Cane Corso has and how you can keep it healthy. What is a Double Coat?
Thinking about adopting your first dog and want a pit bull? Learn more about the breed and what’s required to raise a happy one. There are factors to consider before adopting this lovable breed!.
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The Boerboel is a South African working dog whose name is Afrikaans (a language similar to Dutch) for “farmer’s dog” and pronounced with the “oe” making a sound like the “oo” in “boo.” They are a mastiff breed created by introducing some native African breeds to English and other mastiffs.
During World War II numerous animals were sent to serve in the military, including horses, pigeons, and dogs. While many made important contributions during their service, one of note is Chips. Chips was a family dog who was later sent to fight against the Germans during World War II. During his service he did many remarkable feats causing him to be one of the most decorated dogs of World II.
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When Imichi, a tiny tabby kitten, was rejected by her mother she was taken in by Ponzu, a golden retriever, and Jessiepon, his owner. Jessiepon is best known for turning her previous cat, Wasabi-chan, into an Internet sensation; after Wasabi-chan died suddenly last year, Jessiepon decided to open her home to this rescue kitty. From the looks of Jessiepon’s Instagram, though, it seems the rescue might have been Ponzu’s idea.
The dog struck up an immediate friendship with Imichi, treating Imichi like a puppy and playing with her constantly once she regained her strength. Jessiepon has started chronicling the animals’ friendship in photos, and the two appear to be inseparable — and very, very loving.
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After losing her entire litter of puppies just days after they were born, the grieving mom found solace in the most unexpected way.
Molly, a beagle who lives with owners Elle and Sara Moyle in Victoria, Australia, recently lost her litter of puppies at birth. For days Molly was depressed and moped around the house.
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An caring mom knew that her son would miss his dog terribly the year he was overseas for school, and she figured out that the next best thing to being with his dog every day was to take and send a picture of her every day he was gone.
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A blind man asked members of the The Dogspotting Society Facebook group to describe their dogs so that he can get a better idea of what they are like.
Stephen William Dale Shkuratoff, a blind dog-lover used his voice-to-text app to post a request for dog owners to describe what their pets look like, including details like how soft their fur is, what activities they enjoy, and other personality traits.
A stray dog in the country of Georgia has become an online sensation after jumping into action to help a group of children safely cross a street.
The video clip shows the dog running into the road and barking at cars as a group of kindergartners go from one side of the street to the other.
When it was safe, the self-appointed crossing guard finished the job by walking with the children until they reached the other side of the street.
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