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  • The determination and wiry coat hark back to terrier breeds, with a sprinkle of flat-nosed breeds, giving them their distinct expression. The Affenpinscher originally called the Miniature Pinscher his litter-brother, with both often born in the same litter. These were often scrappy little farm dogs, helping to keep the farmsteads free of rodents.

  • The Afghan Hound has glamorous good looks that belie his grit and stamina. This ancient breed runs swiftly, is relatively independent and gives affection only to those who have earned it.

  • In the words of Theodore Roosevelt, An Airedale can do anything any other dog can do — and then lick the other dog, if he has to.

  • This handout discusses preparing to travel by airplane with your dog. This includes planning your flight, ensuring you are following import regulations for your country of destination, and what to do when your arrive.

  • These large working dogs were originally bred to hunt ferocious prey animals such as bears and boars, and to defend their master's property. They are docile most of the time, good-natured, with courage, alertness and dignity. They are extremely loyal companions. However, Akitas are also stubborn, self-willed, and aloof when first introduced to strangers.

  • The Alaskan Malamute is the largest of all sled dogs, and has a somewhat wolf-like appearance. Friendly and outgoing with a distinct independent streak, the Malamute is a great companion and, like most working breeds, thrives when given a job to do.

  • Atopic Dermatitis (Atopy) in Dogs

    Una alergia es un estado de hiper-reactividad o hipersensibilidad del sistema inmunitario a una sustancia particular llamada alergeno. Los perros con alergias desarrollan una reacción de hipersensibilidad a sustancias como pólenes, saliva de la pulga y otros.

  • Food Allergies in Dogs

    La alergia alimentaria es sólo una de las al menos cinco alergias o hipersensibilidades específicas que se conocen en los perros. Todos sabemos que hay personas alérgicas a ciertos alimentos, como los cacahuetes o las fresas, y hace relativamente poco que se descubrió la existencia de alergias alimentarias también en perros.

  • Flea Allergy Dermatitis in Dogs

    La piel de mi perro siempre está muy reactiva y cada verano tiene que medicarse. Le han realizado recientemente unas pruebas y me han dicho que tiene una dermatitis por alergia a la picadura de la pulga. Sin embargo, yo nunca le he visto pulgas a mi perro. ¿Es correcto el diagnóstico?

  • Allergies in Dogs

    Una alergia es un estado de hipereactividad o hipersensibilidad del sistema inmunitario a una sustancia particular llamada alergeno. La mayoría de alergenos son proteínas.

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