DOGS AND ITS USEFULNESS AT HOME
Since ages past, Dogs have been one of the closest domestic animals to man if not the closest. The reason is not far fetched. They are one of the most intelligent animals on earth.
They are loving, playful, security conscious and loyal to the core. This is why a dog is found in almost every homes.
Dogs (Canis lupis familiaris) is of different sizes and shapes. Although no matter how big one is, their appearance is governed by humans. Through care and closeness, man has managed to breed dogs to his specific needs.
Another reasonable point is that, as of yet, all breeds can interbreed with one another, meaning that it is easy to determine a wanted breed of dog.
Likewise, dogs can interbred with wolves and foxes.
Generally, a male is simply referred to as a ‘dog’ while a female is known as ‘bitch
Invaluable Asset
Dogs can be regarded as a great asset to man. They assist our forefathers in hunting and provision of food and protects from dangerous predator.
For transportation purposes, sled dogs assisted in transportation and even in some of the most difficult of terrains.
In the northern part of Nigeria where cattle rearing is their business, dogs aid in animal herding and provide protection and security. They also run errands, act as drug detectors and assist the blind and physically disabled.
Another remarkable aspects of canines is their olfactory capacity. Their sense of smell is great and better than that of human. On a quantifiable level, a dog possesses over 200 million olfactory cells, while human only have little around five million.
Types of dog:
Below are little out of the numerous dog species available.
- American Water Spaniel
- Basset Hound
- Beagle
- Bernese Mountain Dog
- Alsatian Dog
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