 It seems our time has come to an end as Dogs Country Club's Dogs of the Month!
We are very excited to be handing our crowns over to the new December Dog of the Month but are keeping our paws tightly over our mouths until it's time to announce him or her or them! We hope everyone has a great weekend and has enjoyed getting to know our wonderful breed! Have a grrrreat day! Chopper and Jagger.
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Food aggression is a common problem amongst all breeds of dogs. It can also develop into more serious problems such as the dog becoming obsessive over their toys & other objects. Food aggression is a dog’s way of trying to claim the food as their own and this is a strong display of dominant behavior. This behavior can vary in severity whether it being a growl or snarl or just scoffing the food down before anyone can take it. This can lead to health problems as well if your dog is eating too fast and making themselves sick. Keeping your dog calm around food is a great way to counter act this behavior. Mixing things up can also help this issue. For example, use different bowls and feed at different times. Make sure to always feed your dog after you have eaten, this will show your dog that you are the pack leader and in charge of the situation. Project calm and assertive behavior when your dog is showing dominant behavior, this can also help to calm your dog down. Never reward your dog with food when they are in an excited state. Being able to take things out of your dogs mouth can be very helpful in particular cases, especially if your dog has something dangerous. It is also especially important if there are young children involved. From a young age you should always teach your dog that you are allowed to place your hand around, in and take away their food bowl.
If you feel your dog has an issue with food aggression or any type of dominating behavior it is best to seek the advice of an animal trainer or behaviorist to learn the safe ways to approach this.  The Chinese Crested is a stunning, head turning breed. They come in two different varieties; hairless and powder puff. The Hairless Chinese Crested has fur only on their feet, head and tail. The Powder puff has a long, soft coat over their entire body. The Hairless variety has always been a lot more popular with some breeders claiming the powder puff is worthless in comparison, for this reason many people are unaware of the Powder puff’s existence.
The Chinese Crested’s skin and coat can be any colour, mixed, spotted or coloured and both the Powder Puff and Hairless can be born in the same litter together. They originated in Africa and were known as ‘African Hairless Terriers.’ They were used to hunt vermin on Chinese trading ships that would stop along the African shores, it was then they were named the ‘Chinese Crested.’ Ancient Native American tribes were known for using them as bed warmers and also used them as a source of food. Their numbers dwindled and in 1965 there were very little Chinese Crested’s still around and their eligibility to be show dogs was dropped. Their first American breed club was established in 1965 and to this day they are still shown in rare breed dog shows. Although today the Chinese Crested are the most popular of the hairless breeds, they are still considered a rare breed of dog. They are an extremely alert and charming breed and full of personality. They are very affectionate and are great with children, as long as they are handled carefully, as their skin is quite exposed they can become injured easily. An easy mistake made with this breed is that they become humanized and babied too much. They need to be exposed to loud noises and new environments from a young age and know that you are their pack leader from the start. Although it can be ‘cute’ to baby our smaller pets, this leads to unwanted behaviour and sends the wrong signals to your dog. They are a very intelligent breed and are great for performing tricks. They are ideal for family homes but are great companions for anyone. The Hairless variety rarely malts so are perfect for any allergy suffers and the only maintenance they really require is their skin to be oiled and bathed as necessary. The Powder Puff’s under coat can mat easily so requires daily brushing though both varieties do not let off any kind of ‘doggy odour.’ Size can be deceiving when it comes to these little creatures. Not only are they bursting with personality they’re also extremely active for their size. Daily walks are essential and plenty of play is needed to keep their mind stimulated. Boredom can easily come on and this is when destructive behavior will start. They like a nice large area to run and play in so would only suite apartment living if daily exercise is guaranteed. They cope well in the warmer weather but a coat is recommended for the cooler weather. Have you ever heard of a New Guinea Singing Dog? This breed is native to New Guinea and have been recorded by explores in the 1800’s as very popular throughout the lowland villages of New Guinea. Hybridization in the 1900’s with imported dogs made the New Guinea Dog almost extinct. Two pure bed dogs’ however were captured in the 1950’s in the isolated area of the Lavanni Calley and were eventually sent to Taronga Park Zoo in Sydney. Another pair was later captures in the 1970’s in Indonesia. All Singing Dog’s throughout Europe and North America descended from these two pairs. The New Guinea Singing Dog is a close relative of ancient domesticated Asian wolves from over 10,000 years ago. Their name comes from their howl which is a serious of tones that blends into a swelling portamento. Their howl is unlike any other and is of music quality. Today they are quite a rare breed but can be found in a number of zoos all around the world. They are similar in appearance to a Dingo and also have fox like features with prick ears and a bushy tail. They are not your average domestic pet dog and are not recommended as a family pet as they are very closely related to a wild dog. With the right understanding, training and socialization they can be tame enough to tolerate being handled by humans. They’ve most unique characteristic is their amazing ability to vary the pitch it their howls. They do not bark repetitively however use a variety of yelps, whines and single note howls to communicate. These amazing sounds blend one tone into the next and send goose bumps up the listener’s back. The New Guinea Singing Dog has never been studied in the wild and there is almost nothing known about their behaviour or social habits. The captive population has been studied and as of 2004 there were less than 50 documented New Guinea dogs in the captive population, these are very highly inbred. Hear their amazing howl below.  Can you believe it's a new month again already?!
Time to announce our new Dog's of the Month! Our November Dog's of the Month are..... Chopper and Jagger!! These two little punk rockers are Chinese Crested Dog's and always keep the Doggy Doaters laughing! Well done to Chopper and Jagger, we know they're going to keep everyone entertained for the month! |
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