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Many dogs serve and protect
Hello armchair CSIs. For this ‘Guam Forensic Forum,’ I want to talk about one of my favorite subjects and how they help our law enforcement and military: Dogs!

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Ginny Prior: Many dog walkers uneasy about safety
My street is a dog walker s dream. With wide lanes flanked by convenient bushes and brush, you see pooches parading with humans from dawn s early light to the dead of night.

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Why so many mayors are now targets in Mexican drug war
It used to be that working as top cop was one of the most dangerous jobs in Mexico when it comes to drug-trafficking targets. These days, however, it seems that mayors are facing the most danger.

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People love their poodles! A very popular but often misunderstood breed of dog, the poodle has been with us for centuries. Artifacts from ancient Egypt and Rome have been found bearing the images of poodles engaged in such activities as herding animals, retrieving game animals (small game animals, of course – especially birds), and assisting the dragging of game nets. In fact, the intentional breeding of various sized poodles (the American Kennel Club or AKC recognizes three sizes of poodles – Standard, Miniature, and Toy – which are all considered to be the same breed) likely dates back hundreds of years as opposed to other types of dogs which were bred this way only recently. Suffice to say that there have been oodles of poodles roaming the Earth for a very long time.

Defining the Poodles’ Sizes

The three sizes of poodle have distinct definitions according to the AKC. For purposes of competition in dog shows, the different sizes are determined by the poodle’s height at the shoulder. Standard poodles are defined by being taller than fifteen inches at the shoulder. Miniature poodles must stand no more than fifteen inches but more than ten inches at the shoulder, and Toy poodles must be ten inches or less. Recently breeders have been offering Teacup poodles as well. While the AKC does not recognize the Teacup distinction, most breeders consider a poodle that stands eight inches or less at the shoulder when full grown to be a Teacup poodle. Teacup poodles are proving to be very popular and fetch some of the higher prices for poodle pups.

Poodle Popularity

The popularity of poodles is particularly due to a plethora of pleasant attributes in poodle personalities. Poodles are proud dogs and usually very active. It is said that the poodle carries an air of regal dignity unseen in other breeds of dog. Some poodles, however, can be exceptionally shy while others may be very cross creatures. These are the exception rather than the rule. Generally speaking, pet poodles please people.

Primping the Poodle

Poodle grooming is nearly an art form and there are four generally accepted styles used for show poodles. These are called “show quality clips” and generally include shaping the poodle’s coat to exact specifications in some areas while completely shaving other areas. These four show quality poodle cuts are the Puppy Show Clip, English Saddle Clip, Continental Clip, and Sporting Clip. In addition to these there are five common “pet quality” poodle clips that are employed with non-show dogs. They are known as the Kennel Clip, Dutch Clip (there are two styles of Dutch clip), Bikini Clip, and Puppy Pet Clip.

For those thinking about becoming poodle owners, the AKC has plenty of information on what to look for in a purebred poodle. The can help potential poodle procurers avoid unnecessary poodle pitfalls and start on the road to a long and happy relationship of poodle puppy love.

For hundreds of years the Poodle has been one of the most popular breeds in the world. The Poodle seems to be most associated with France, however, many countries claim the breed. Denmark, France and even Russia claim the Poodle’s original birthplace. Poodles probably originated in Germany so say many more authorities. The name Poodle is probably derived from the German Pudel which means to splash in water.

Today, the Poodle is available in three different sizes and many different colors, which also accounts for its massive popularity. The toy poodle is classified in the toy breed group by the American Kennel Club.

Although the size of a toy, standard and teacups or miniature is different, they typically look the same having a long head and muzzle with long, flat and wide hanging ears. The tail is typically docked. The coat is curly and dense with a fine woolly texture, which requires daily grooming.

Of interesting note about the toy poodle is that it was commonly used in circuses and floor shows as dancing dogs.

The poodle has a pleasant personality and enjoys constant companionship with its humans. He actually prefers the company of humans rather than other dogs. They do make excellent pets for children and people of all ages. The Poodle has been known to be “gentle” with children.

The poodle is quite intelligent. In fact it is felt by many that the poodle is the most intelligent of all breeds of dogs. They learn quickly and enjoy pleasing people performing a variety of tricks rather than responding to commands. For this reason, I think the Poodle must be sort of a “natural entertainer.”

The poodle was also the favorite breed of Louis XV Louis XVI of France. Under Louis XVI the Toy Poodle became the official dog at court. The first recorded grooming parlors were established in France. In France during the 19th Century, grooming their dogs was the fashion of the aristocracy. So identified did the Poodle become with France that the breed was known as the “French Poodle,” despite the probability that it did not originate there.

Since the first Poodles were water dogs and retrievers, the first clip most suitable to them resembled what is known as the Continental clip. In this clip a mane of hair is left on the foreparts while the back and hindquarters were completely shaven. Because the clip also made the Poodle resemble a lion, the clip became known in England as the Lion clip. The Amercian fancy adopted the Lion clip with some variations of its own and called it the English Saddle clip. The Poodle is the only breed whose coat is traditionally styled in a variety of ways. Today these styles range from a variety of different pet clips to the formal clips seen in the show ring.

A few tips in grooming the Poodle:

• When brushing the hind legs, hold leg straight out behind the dog.
• Hold the hair with one hand as you brush with the other (a technique that is said to result in a fuller look to the leg furnishings).
• Wring and towel out as much moisture after the bath as possible before blow drying.
• Comb the topknot up and forward.
• Comb through ears to make sure no snarls are present.
• The pompon is combed through before being scissored.

As with all breeds there are some health concerns. For the poodle the list may include:

• Progressive retinal degeneration;
• Medial patella luxation;
• Epilepsy;
• Cataracts;
• Hyperadrenocorticism;
• Intervertebral Disk Disease.

Poodles are also sometimes prone to hair loss, ear infections, bladder stones, allergies, diabetes, and deafness. The typical lifespan of a toy poodle is 15 to 18 years. As mentioned above, Poodles do quite well with children and adults of all ages.

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Many people think of the Labrador Retriever as simply that just a Labrador Retriever, the one dog with no variation at all. They are quite surprised when they read information on Labrador Retrievers and discover that they are actually available in three different kinds. Now there are not three totally different Labrador Retrievers as such because the only noticeable alteration between the three is their colouration, this is common in many dog breeds.

The colour everyone associates with the Labrador Retriever is yellow and this is by far the most commonly observed dog in this breed. Labrador Retriever information surveys carried out on behalf of various dog related magazines report that the faithful and loyal yellow Labrador Retriever is the most common dog owned throughout the United Kingdom and America out of all the other dog breeds.

Yellow Retrievers are dogs that are full of energy and intelligence, couple this with the dogs friendly and well natured personality it is easy to see why this breed of dog is so popular as a family dog. They are great with kids and very gentle. They love to play games as well as please their owners. Yellow Labs are easily trainable. It is due to the Labrador Retrievers wonderfully approachable nature that they are often employed as working dogs. Not all dog breeds are selected for the type of work that this particular dog is as not all dogs are as calm as the Labrador retriever. The normal size of these dogs is approximately 45 – 70 lbs for the female and approximately 60 – 80 lbs for the male.

The breeds in general do have a tendency to gain weight if not monitored as they are obsessed with food. The term yellow is applied loosely because Labrador Retrievers range from nearly white through to almost a red colour. Black Labrador Retrievers are the next dog to look at and these dogs have proved themselves to be extremely well liked as pets of the American people along with the British people. The information on black Labrador Retrievers is much the same as the yellow dog of the same breed.

The black Labrador Retriever is very clever and definitely a high energy dog with a calm and friendly nature. Just like the yellow Labrador retriever the black dogs are often trained to become working dogs. If you read a lot of the dog information available you will also see that the black Labrador Retriever loves the water and that they are similar in size to the previously mentioned yellow dogs. Then trundling along behind is the beautiful chocolate brown Labrador Retriever ranging in colouration from a light shade of brown to a deep, dark chocolate brown colour. This breed of dog is the same size as both the yellow and black Labrador Retrievers and also boasts the same calm temperament.

As you can see the only difference between the three dogs is their colouration, in every other way they are the same wonderful breed. Any colour of Labrador you choose for your household will be a good choice.

I want my boarder collie to have puppies and i want to know how many she might have?

Does anyone know how many times a Labrador Retriever has won the American Kennel club best in show, if any? I need to know for a paragraph I am writing.

Links to where I might find out would be great!

Thanks in advance. =)

I have to do a power point for chihuahua and these questions are required.
How many federal deputies are in chihuahua and what is there party affiliations?
How many federal senators are in chihuahua and what is there party affiliations?
I’ve tried Google, but i can’t seem to find the correct answer.
= can you send the link as well if you find it

I am just wondering about how many German Shepherd puppies will be born if this is the first litter? I know it will cost a lot of money to raise a litter. Her mother had 5 German Shepherd puppies. All Alive & Healthy. Anyways, some people are saying that the first litter will be small like about 3-6. I am not too sure about this. Any Help will be good. Thanks in advance.