Kayye Nynne - Articles

Dalmatian Dog Breed Origins
The Dalmatian dog breed is hard to miss due to the very distinct and spotted nature of its coat. Interestingly enough it was on account of a concerted effort by breeders to produce a better defined and delineated spotted coat on the dog that the Dalmatian dog breed inherited a predisposition to acquire uric acid stones. In an effort to correct the problem the Dalmatian dog breed was subsequently crossbred with various pointer breeds. Read
By: Kayye Nynne | 22/03/2009 | Pets

Portuguese Water Dog Breed
In 2009 the Portuguese Water Dog is slated to become a member of the First Family in the White House thereby converting it into the First Dog Breed as it were. This is a remarkable comeback for a dog breed that not once but rather twice was on the verge of extinction in the 20th century when only 50 dogs remained in existence by the 1960s. Though no longer a fisherman's service dog the Portuguese Water Dog's excellent disposition and medium size makes it the ideal pet and companion. Read
By: Kayye Nynne | 01/03/2009 | Pets

Afghan Hound Dog
The Afghan Hound for all intents and purposes looks like the supermodel of doggie world but that aside this dog breed is supererbly adapted as a high speed, exceptional hunter in the rough and rocky terrain of its native country, Afghanistan. Read
By: Kayye Nynne | 28/02/2009 | Pets

English Setter Dog Breed
The English Setter dog breed of today is the result of the consolidation and conformation of the many strains of setter dogs that existed in early 19th century England. Two individuals standout for having played the most significant role in the creation of the modern English Setter dog and they are Edward Laverack (the founding father of the English Setter breed) and Purcell Llewellin. As testament to their contribution the two types of setter dog strains of today are named after them. Read
By: Kayye Nynne | 26/02/2009 | Pets

Field Spaniel Dog Breed
The history of the Field Spaniel Dog Breed is the classic cautionary tale of how modifying a field dog breed for the show ground could so easily turn into disaster! In the case of the Field Spaniel the extremes to which breeders genetically modified the morphology of the dog through selective breeding literally almost doomed the dog breed to extinction! Read
By: Kayye Nynne | 25/02/2009 | Pets

Anatolian Shepherd Dog
As the pack of braying dogs chased the raccoon towards the flock of sheep the solitary large dog calmly stood its ground and barked warningly. The pack ignored the warning from the large dog and continued their pursuit in earnest. After all they were many and the other dog was alone. If necessary they would set upon the other dog if it proved to be a nuisance! When it was all over the entire pack lay dead at the feet of the large Anatolian Shepherd Dog which calmly returned to its sheep. Read
By: Kayye Nynne | 23/02/2009 | Pets

The Scary Reality of Dog Genetic Disease
Most dog breeds have existed for hundreds of years and in some cases for thousands of years. It is widely believed that all dogs originated from the same genetic pool and along time ago pretty much looked the same. Comparing the giant Great Dane to the minuscule Chihuahua it is understandably difficult to comprehend how these two dogs are linked. It all boils down to selective breeding over multiple generations for desired traits which unfortunately have been achieved at a high cost for the dog. Read
By: Kayye Nynne | 15/02/2009 | Pets

How Dog Training Improves Your Relationship With Your Dog
Present day dog training has attained a level never seen before, so much so that in effect training your dog these days is much more than teaching him or her basic rules or tricks, it is the path to a better relationship of mutual understanding. Read
By: Kayye Nynne | 13/02/2009 | Pets

Saarloos Wolfdog
Most people picture the wolf as a bloody thirsty rampaging beast that just can't wait to sink its teeth in its next human victim; nothing could be further from the truth. And the truth is that the wolf is a very shy, cautious animal that strives as hard as possible to avoid man. In 1920 a Dutch breeder discovered first hand how truly shy the wolf is. In an attempt to reverse what he believed to be canine genetic corruption as a result of overbreeding he reintroduced wolf genes into the dog. Read
By: Kayye Nynne | 13/02/2009 | Pets

Beauceron Dog Breed History
The Beauceron Dog breed is the French's answer to the German Shepherd Dog and has been in existence since the 1500s. Like the German Shepherd the Beauceron Dog is an extremely intelligent and superbly versatile dog that exhibits exceptional skill at performing a good number of different duties. Unlike the German Shepherd the Beauceron Dog is little known outside its native France but this dog breed does have the significant advantage over the GSD of being less prone to genetic disease. Read
By: Kayye Nynne | 08/02/2009 | Pets