Animal Squad

In today's blog we will be having a look at some interesting facts on one of the popular dog breeds the pug! Did you know...... Pugs originated from China Pugs are an ancient breed and are believed to have existed before 400BCE Pugs can't handle extreme weather. It stresses them out and they get sick easily Pugs can snore as loud as a jet plane. Otis the pug holds the record for the loudest snore by a dog at 96 decibels   Pugs are described as comedians of dogs A group of pugs is called a grumble Pugs can also be fully black in colour Pugs shed a lot dispute there short fur Pugs are the biggest of the small dog breed/toy group - Darren

Pomeranian The Pomeranian comes from a breed of dog from the Spitz type that is originated in Poland and Germany in the Central Europe. The dog comes in different colours such as black, white, grey and brown and are extremely fluffy. The dog is very popular across the world as pets to keep because of their small characteristics and figure, which are adored by everyone. White Pomeranian This video shows the size of Pomeranian at birth and how small it is but still extremely fluffy. Nevertheless, Pomeranian are one the best breed of dogs you can keep because of how playful as a companion to have by your side. Austin Vuong

Hey Everyone, In today's blog will be looking at some interesting facts about  Siberian Husky. Did you know.... A Husky's howl can be heard 15km away They only shed twice a year Huskies are not good guard dogs due to being friendly with strangers and unsuspicious  Huskies do not get fatigued due their ability to change and regulate their metabolism They are closely related to wolves Huskies are bred for extremely cold weather. They have: A thick double coat that keeps them warm in temperatures below zero Fur on their toes keeps paws insulated. Their claws enable them to maintain a grip on icy ground. They’re also great diggers, and will scoop out holes in the snow for a place to burrow and shelter themselves from the wind and will wrap their tails around their faces while they sleep as their breath warms the tail and keeps the nose and face protected from the cold Huskies are difficult to train Are known to be great escape artists - Darren ...

Hi Everyone, In continuations with the dog theme, in this weeks blog I'll be mentioning a few heroic dogs and what they have accomplished. Trakr - Helped dig through 30 feet of unstable debris at the World Trade Centre after the September 11 attack to locate the last human survivor of the attack.  Stubby - This American Pit Bull Terrier helped locate downed and wounded soldiers, incoming artillery fire and poison gas attacks during World War I  Moti -  A German Shepherd heroically took a bullet for his owner as an intruder fired shots Toby - Toby the Golden Retriever saved his owner from choking death by jumping onto her chest to dislodge the food which had become stuck in her throat   - Darren

Hi Everyone, To continue on from last weeks blog. Having also grown up with a German Shepherd as my first dog as a kid I wanted to let you guys know some interesting facts about German Shepherds that you may not have heard of. Did you Know..... German Shepherds were developed in Germany to herd sheep and protect them from predators German Shepherds are the 2nd most popular dog in America German Shepherds are the 3rd smartest dog breed German Shepherds were the first dog breed used as a guide dog in 1929 by Mrs Harrison Eustis German Shepherds come in different colours - black & tan, sable all white or all black German Shepherds are used as police and military/army do gs due to their intelligence, agility and loyalty They are able to learn simple tasks after only five repetitions and obey the first given command 95% of the time German Shepherds make very loyal pets but can be overly protective and aggressive to strangers German shepherds are natural guard d...

Hi everyone, So we have learnt about Golden Retriever’s. Now it is time to learn about another dog breed. There are hundreds of dog breeds out there. Each with their own unique characteristics. Today’s blog you will learn some fun facts about Cavalier King Charles Spaniels . 1.      The breed originated in the United Kingdom 2.       Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are one of the most popular dogs breed / pet dogs owned. 3.      They have a life span of 9-14 years 4.      The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is nicknamed “the comforter spaniel” ·       They are known for being friendly, affectionate and love cuddles. ·       They bond with their families so strongly and therefore are perfect for families and children. ·       They require a lot of human interaction 5.   ...

Hey Guys and Girls, As a Golden Retriever owner I wanted to let you guys know some interesting facts about Golden Retrievers that you may not know. Did you know....... Golden Retrievers were originally bred for hunting Wildfowl  There are three types of Golden Retrievers that vary in colour and size Augie the Golden Retriever holds the record for "Most Tennis Balls Held In A Dogs Mouth" at 5 tennis balls Golden's used to be known as "Golden Flat Coat" Golden's are the 4th smartest dog breed Goldens can be trained to detect epileptic seizures up to 1 hour before they actually occur Are known to become sad and depressed when left alone for long periods Golden's are regularly used as search and rescue dogs due to their excellent sense of smell Golden's are also regularly used as therapy and service dogs such guide and hearing dogs due to being highly and easily trainable Golden Retrievers are known to have soft mouths and can...