Sunday, March 25, 2012

Siberian Husky

If you have ever seen a Siberian husky, you will notice that their appearance is similar to wild wolves. They usually have brown or blue eyes, sometimes one of each color.  Its medium sized skull is slightly rounded on top with forward eyes. The Husky's tail is covered in thick fur, somewhat shaped like a foxes, which is carried over the back in a sickle curve when the dog is alert or happy. The coat comes in many colors like different shades of gray and silver, sand, red, and black and white, often with markings on the head. This is not found in other breeds.
The Siberian husky was breed by the semi-nomadic people of northeastern Siberia, the Chukchi people for a sled dog that could endure harsh weather conditions because dog sledding was their only mode of transportation. They needed a dog that was capable of traveling long distances at regular speeds, pulling heavy sleds, while using a small amount of energy. When the dogs were not working with the men, they were with the women. This put them in close contact with children. Only non-aggressive and well trained dogs were liked. They bred only the best of the best. They didn’t like cross breeding with other breeds, keeping the Siberian husky pure for at least 3000 years.
Over all, the Siberian husky is a very smart and strong dog that is good with children.

Sunday, March 4, 2012

Misunderstood

Lots of people think all Pit Bulls are vicious, mean, and dangerous. That’s not always the case. Actually, most of the time, it is the Pit Bull owners that are the vicious, mean, dangerous, and flat out cruel ones. It really bothers me how some pet owners abuse their pets. It is not like the dogs can purposely do anything wrong, so why do people abuse them?
Pit Bulls get there reputation because some of them have been trained for criminal purposes like dog-fighting or protecting drug trafficking operations. This type of activity is what has created aggressive behavior between Pit Bulls, other animals, and people. This is also what has made their horrible reputation. There has been many debates concerning the restriction on the dogs ownership, meaning the Pit Bulls are being considered as a public hazard. How is it the dogs fault? It is the owners that made them who they are.
I know for a fact that not all Pit Bulls are “terrible.” My cousin has Pit Bulls of her own and they are the sweetest things you will ever see! When I see them, they are always very excited to have company, and are quick to jump up on my lap to give me kisses.
So the next time you hear a story about how “evil” a Pit Bull is, put yourself in its position and don’t judge until you have heard the full story.