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Dog Breeds Introduction A domesticated subspecies of the wolf, the dog is under the order Carnivora, and Canidae family. Amongst any other animal, the dog is kept as a companion especially at home. They are social animals with various personalities and behaviors depending on which breed they belong to and what type of treatment they get from their owners. The dog can also be used as a food source for some cultures and for some, as a religious symbol or icon. A population of around 400 million dogs is found in the whole world. Historically speaking, dogs were first domesticated in the area of East Asia, particularly in China. As migration and evolution happened in humans, so too did the variety of dog forms.
 There are hundreds of different breeds that have evolved for dogs. A breed is defined therefore as a group of animals/species that have the same set of characteristics that are distinguishable from other animals. Various kennel clubs found in the whole world recognize around 800 dog breeds. There are some basic breed types that evolved alongside with the dog’s relationship with humans. But over time, there are breeds, which are more specialized than the common and basic ones. They may either vary in height or in color. In breeding circles, “dog” is the term used for male canine while “bitch” is the term used for the female canine.
The second thing that you should consider is the care and concerns that will be spent on the dog of your choice. There is grooming wherein if you’d like to have an easy and low-maintenance type of dog or if you have plenty of extra time, you’d rather spend having a high-maintenance type of dog. Second is the shedding of the hair. Would you like a dog that sheds minimally or not? Third one is allergy-prone concerns or the total health of the dog. You should be able to confirm if you’d like your dog to be tolerable to allergies. For the activity level, you should be able to detect whether or not it will fit your normal daily routine or your lifestyle. These and other important factors are very important in considering which dog breed will best suit you and your daily living. Having a dog is fun after all. You just have to learn many aspects and characteristics of your chosen dog before even deciding to purchase or get one.
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