GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG The German Shepherd Dog, also known as the Alsatian in Great Britain and parts of Europe, is among the top 10 most popular dog breeds in the U.S., and probably one of the world's most recognized breeds. He owes part of his renown to a small puppy who was plucked from a bullet- and bomb-riddled breeding kennel in France during World War I by Corporal Lee Duncan. At the end of the war Duncan brought the puppy back to his hometown of Los Angeles, trained him, and turned him into one of the most famous dogs in show biz: Ron Tin Tin. Ron Tin Tin went on to appear in dozens of movies and, at the height of his stardom, got 10,000 fan letters a week. LABRADOR DOG Labrador Retrievers hail from the island of Newfoundland, off the northeastern Atlantic coast of Canada. Originally called St. John's dogs, after the capital city of Newfoundland, Labs served as companions and helpers to the local fishermen beginning in the 1700s. The dogs spent their days wo
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10 Strange Dog Behaviours you need to know
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Dogs might not seem as mysterious as cats, but dogs do have their fair share of behaviours that are truly baffling. As humans, it’s hard for us to make sense of many dog body language and social cues. A dog’s desire to sniff butts, hump legs and chase his own tail just doesn’t translate. To help you better understand your dog’s odd habits, we rounded up 10 dog behaviours that people commonly consider mysterious. 1 When He Stares You Are your dogs’s eyes always trained on you? Chances are, he’s hoping you will give him a treat or shower him with praise and affection. After all, it’s hard to resist those pleading, puppy-dog eyes. It’s important to keep in mind that some dogs consider direct eye contact threatening. So before you gaze back at him, make sure he isn’t showing any signs of aggression or fear. Let's face it: Dogs love their owners, but when they stare expectantly, it's not usually because they are trapped in a reverie of devotion. Rather, it's beca