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Bloodhound – Introduction Aka, Sleuth Hound, Sleughhound, and Slot Hound, the Bloodhound is the oldest breed of hounds to hunt entirely by scent. These dogs are capable of following trails more than 14 days old. This makes them the perfect dogs for hunters as well as law enforcement.

Bloodhound – History The Bloodhound has been documented as early as the 3 rd century A.D. There were two strains that developed from the original strain: "St. Hubert's Hound" and "Southern Hounds". The St. Hubert's line were exported to Great Britain during the 11 th century where they became the Bloodhounds we know of today (PetWave).

Bloodhound – Trainability Bloodhounds are stubborn and intelligent. They can sense when you are being soft and will try to manipulate you. You need to be consistent and confident without being stern or forceful. If possible, you should enroll a Bloodhound in tracking activities to keep them happy and entertained (PetWave).

Bloodhound – Grooming Bloodhounds require a lot of grooming (PetWave). You need to brush them weekly to keep their shedding under control. You also need to clean the folds of their skin with a damp cloth. Finally, you will need to brush their teeth weekly.

Bloodhound – References PetWave Corporation. (2011). Bloodhound – Appearance & Grooming. Retrieved from: Breed-Center/Hound-Group/Bloodhound/Appearance.aspx PetWave Corporation. (2011). Bloodhound – History and Health. Retrieved from: Center/Hound -Group/Bloodhound/Overview.aspx PetWave Corporation. (2011). Bloodhound – Temperament & Personality. Retrieved from: Breed-Center/Hound-Group/Bloodhound/Personality.aspx

Border Collie – Introduction Border Collies are highly energetic and intelligent. They are famous for their herding skills which makes them perfect for farmers. However, these dogs are not suitable for those with limited space.

Border Collie – History Border Collies have been documented since the 1 st century. The Romans used them to herd their livestock. When the empire collapsed, Vikings cross- bred their smaller herding dogs with the Romans' dogs to produce smaller, more agile dogs. Modern Border Collies can be traced back to a dog named Old Hemp, who was born in the 1890s in England (PetWave).

Border Collie – Trainability Border Collies are intelligent and observant. They can be trained to do just about any task. However, they can also be mischievous. They need to be trained early. When training them you need to use a gentle but confident tone. They can be trained for herding farm animals or for competition (PetWave).

Border Collie – Grooming Border Collies are low-maintenance when it comes to grooming. You need to brush their fur once a week. You only have to bathe them once every few months provided they are not prone to rolling in the mud (PetWave).

Border Collie – References PetWave Corporation. (2011). Border Collie – Appearance & Grooming. Retrieved from: Group/Border-Collie/Overview.aspx PetWave Corporation. (2011). Border Collie – History and Health. Retrieved from: Breed-Center/Hound -Group/Bloodhound/Overview.aspx PetWave Corporation. (2011). Border Collie – Temperament & Personality. Retrieved from: Group/Bloodhound/Personality.aspx

Doberman – Introduction The name Doberman comes from the breed's founder, Louis Dobermann. They are bold and fearless and are instinctively protective. This makes them ideal guard dogs.

Doberman – History Dobermans originated in Germany in the late 1800s. They were developed by Karl Friedrich Louis Dobermann. He cross-bred different dogs to develop a breed that would be aggressive enough to protect him. It wasn't until the 1920's that Dobermans were introduced to the United States(PetWave).

Doberman – Trainability There are variable levels of trainability in Dober- mans due indiscriminate breeding. Some will take to training well while others will be stubborn. Despite this, they should be trained with consistency and a strong leadership. Once leadership has been established, they will take well to advanced training (PetWave).

Doberman – Grooming Dobermans are low-maintenance when it comes to grooming. They need to be brushed weekly. They only need about 3 or 4 baths a year. Their teeth should be brushed at least once a week if not daily.

Doberman – References PetWave Corporation. (2011). Doberman Pinscher – Appearance & Grooming. Retrieved from: Group/Border-Collie/Overview.aspx PetWave Corporation. (2011). Doberman Pinscher – History and Health. Retrieved from: Breed-Center/Hound -Group/Bloodhound/Overview.aspx PetWave Corporation. (2011). Doberman Pinscher– Temperament & Personality. Retrieved from: Group/Bloodhound/Personality.aspx

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