Greyhounds

Coursing is the pursuit of game by dogs—chiefly Greyhounds—running by sight, not by scent. Coursing was a common hunting technique praticed by nobility with Greyhounds and by commoners with Lurchers. A competitive version has been developed since the first set of English rules for coursing was drawn up in the reign of Elizabeth I. The object is to test the dog, not to kill the hare, and today the dogs are often muzzled. Hares ar ...

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The Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog, also known as the Catahoula Cur and Catahoula Hog Dog, is named after Catahoula Parish, Louisiana. Of extant dog breeds, the Catahoula is thought to have been in North America the longest. Catahoula Leopard Dog - Appearance. As a working dog, Catahoulas have been bred more for temperament and ability than for appearance. As a result, the physical characteristics of the Catahoula are somewhat varied. They typically range from 50 t ...

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• Catahoula Leopard Dog - Temperament
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The Italian Greyhound is considered a good companion dog, as they are very affectionate. The Italian Greyhound's apparent lack of wide appeal is possibly because of their fragile appearance, with their spindly legs. The reality of the breed is quite contrary to the appearance, though, as they are frequently described as a 'big' dog in a small package. They also have a realatively loud bark. In fact, the breed will be equally at home in a city and in the country, and it does not require as much exercise as larger breeds. The Italian Greyhound is ...

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Italian Greyhound, Italian Greyhound - Appearance, Italian Greyhound - Temperament, Italian Greyhound - Health, Italian Greyhound - History, Italian Greyhound - Miscellaneous, Italian Greyhound - Activities

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The Sloughi belongs to the Oriental sighthound family. In appearance, it is a short-haired, middle-sized, strong sighthound with drooping ears. Its expression is often described to be sad. Its muscular system is "dry", that is, the Sloughi has flat and long muscles, which must not be as brawny as those of Greyhounds or Whippets, even when in excellent physical condition. Its back is nearly horizontal (the lumbar region must be slightly vaulted). It has a moderate ...

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Some diseases, ailments, and poisons are common to both humans and dogs; others are different. Dog health - Transferable diseases. Most diseases that affect dogs or humans are not transferable between the two species. There are some exceptions of zoonoses: Rabies, or Hydrophobia, is a usually fatal disease which can be transmitted to dogs or humans by the bite of an infected mammal, possibly a dog's, cat's, raccoon's, or bat's. Although rodents and similar small mammals can be infected ...

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Dog health, Dog health - Diseases and ailments, Dog health - Transferable diseases, Dog health - Genetic ailments, Dog health - Parasites, Dog health - Poisons, Dog health - Dangerous foods, Dog health - Coprophagia, Dog health - Feeding habits and obesity, Dog health - Common household chemicals, Dog health - Additional health information, Dog health - Bloat and gastric torsion, Dog health - Vertigo, Dog health - Tobacco smoke, Dog health - List of dog diseases and ailments, Dog health - Contagious diseases, Dog health - Parasites, Dog health - Skeletal and muscular disorders, Dog health - Cancers, Dog health - Eye problems, Dog health - Behavioral, Dog health - Cardiovascular and circulatory, Dog health - Ears, Dog health - Skin, Dog health - Nervous system, Dog health - Miscellaneous, Dog health - Other Health-related topics

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The tumor may be localized at the metaphyseal end of the long bones. Most often it affects the upper end of tibia or humerus, of lower end of femurus. The tumor is solid, hard, irregular ("fir-tree" or "sun-burst" appearance on X-ray examination) due to the tumor spicules of calcified bone radiating in right angles. Surrounding tissues are infiltrated. Microscopically: Tumor cells are very pleomorphic (anaplastic), some are giant, numerous atypical mitoses. These cells produce osteoid describing irregular trabeculae (amorphous, eosino ...

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Osteosarcoma, Osteosarcoma - Prevalence, Osteosarcoma - Pathology, Osteosarcoma - Symptoms, Osteosarcoma - Causes, Osteosarcoma - Treatment, Osteosarcoma - Prognosis, Osteosarcoma - Canine Osteosarcoma

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The dramatic nature of fox hunting and its strong associations with tradition and social class have long made it a source of great controversy within the United Kingdom. Fox hunting - Opposing. People may oppose fox hunting for a number of reasons, opposing it through legal means such as fox hunting legislation or illegal means such as sabotage, on behalf of animals, humans or both. Some animal welfare activists have long objected to hunting in general but fox hunting in particular as manife ...

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Greyhound adoption - Medical care. Typically when a group or individual picks up a Greyhound from the racetrack they need a significant amount of basic medical care: Dental cleaning Treatment for worms or other parasites Spaying and neutering Vaccinations such as rabies A microchip implant to provide a record of ownership and identification Ear cleaning to remove dirt from the tracks Clipping nails, flea bath Treatment of existing injuries, as appropriate

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Greyhound adoption, Greyhound adoption - Background, Greyhound adoption - Origins of the Greyhound adoption movement, Greyhound adoption - Care by adoption groups, Greyhound adoption - Medical care, Greyhound adoption - Living conditions, Greyhound adoption - Behavior of adopted greyhounds

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Proponents of BSL usually cite the need to protect the public from dog breeds believed to have inherent tendencies to aggressive behaviour. Others believe that BSL will help eliminate irresponsible dog breeding, and thereby reduce the number of unwanted dogs, particularly mongrels. Opponents of such legislation believe that instances of bad dog behaviour are an issue of irresponsible human ownership rather than inherent dog nature. Some also believe that media sensationalism has made the problem seem worse than it really is. They poin ...

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Breed-specific legislation, Breed-specific legislation - Pros and cons, Breed-specific legislation - Recent developments

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The University of Indianapolis offers 9 associate's, 70 bachelor's, 22 master's, and 5 doctoral programs. UIndy is organized into the following schools and colleges: College of Arts and Sciences Krannert School of Physical Therapy School of Adult Learning School of Business School of Nursing School of Psychological Sciences UIndy also has an international branch campus, named ...

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Tradition says that they were brought to Russia by Kublai Khan. Although this might be true, the original Borzoi stock was crossed with different Russian herding dogs, which explains the breed's ability to deal with wolves—this was an important part of a herding dog's work in the past, when wolves were more common. Borzois were popular with the Tsars before the 1917 revolution, and for a long time Borzois could not be purchased but only given as gifts from the Tsar. The most famous breeder was the Russian Grand Duke Nikolai Nikolaie ...

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Borzoi, Borzoi - Appearance, Borzoi - Temperament, Borzoi - Health, Borzoi - History, Borzoi - Miscellaneous

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One theory as to the breed's origins states that the Catahoula is thought to have descended from "war dogs" (Mastiffs and Greyhounds) brought to Louisiana by Hernando de Soto in the 16th century. Dogs left behind by the explorer's party were interbred by the local Indians with a semidomesticated Red Wolf. The "Red Wolf" theory, however, was mainly proposed on the incorrect assumption that the Native Americans were "too uncivilized" to have domesticated animals prior to the arrival of Europeans, leaving the Red Wolf as the only canid in the r ...

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Catahoula Leopard Dog, Catahoula Leopard Dog - Appearance, Catahoula Leopard Dog - Temperament, Catahoula Leopard Dog - History, Catahoula Leopard Dog - Miscellaneous

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In ASFA trials, hounds recieve a numerical score based on speed (25), agility (25), endurance (20), enthusiasm (15), and follow (15) for a maximum score of 100 points. "Follow" means in pursuit of the lure, not the other dogs. Once a dog receives a qualifying score of 100 points plus either two first placements or one first and two second placements, they earn a Field Champion title (FC). In ASFA, a hound earns a Lure Courser of Merit title each time it earns 300 points and four first placements. In AKC trials hounds are judged for overall a ...

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Lure coursing, Lure coursing - Lure course, Lure coursing - Qualifying to compete, Lure coursing - Levels of competition, Lure coursing - Judging, Lure coursing - Sanctioning organizations, Lure coursing - Recommended reading

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The fox is the most crucial participant in a fox hunt. A small, carnivorous predator, the fox (legally vermin in the UK) is driven from its preferred hiding places, generally known as coverts (pronounced "covers"). In Europe the fox hunted is the red fox (Vulpes vulpes). In North America the gray fox (Urocyon cinereoargenteus) or coyote (Canis latrans) are often substituted. Some other animals such as raccoon and cougar are also hunted with dogs in North America, however the hunt is not ritualised and the dogs are employed to tree the quarry rather t ...

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Fox hunting, Fox hunting - Animals, Fox hunting - Procedure, Fox hunting - Roles, Fox hunting - Costume, Fox hunting - History, Fox hunting - Controversy, Fox hunting - Opposing, Fox hunting - Supporting, Fox hunting - Fox hunting regulation

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Using scenthounds to track prey dates back to Assyrian, Babylonian and ancient Egyptian times, and is known as venery. In England, hunting with hounds was popular before the Romans arrived, using the Agassaei breed. The Romans brought their Castorian and Fulpine hound breeds, along with importing the brown hare (the mountain hare is native) and additional species of deer as quarry. Wild boar was also hunted. The Norman hunting traditions were added when William the Conqueror arrived, along with the Gascon and Talbot hounds; indeed, the tradi ...

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Fox hunting, Fox hunting - Animals, Fox hunting - Procedure, Fox hunting - Roles, Fox hunting - Costume, Fox hunting - History, Fox hunting - Controversy, Fox hunting - Opposing, Fox hunting - Supporting, Fox hunting - Fox hunting regulation

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The university was chartered in 1902, but instruction did not start until 1905. When established, it was formally called Indiana Central University (ICU), but colloquially known as Indiana Central College (ICC) from 1921 to 1975. "ICU" can still be seen in brick on the front side of Krannert Memorial Library on campus. In 1986, the name became University of Indianapolis. University of Indianapolis - Presidents. J. T. Roberts, 1905-1908 L. D. Bonebrake, 1909-1915

In the US, the AKC and ASFA are the two main sanctioning bodies. Participation is limited to purebred sighthounds. This group includes: Afghan Hounds Basenjis Borzois Deerhounds Greyhounds Ibizan Hounds Italian Greyhounds Irish Wolfhounds Pharaoh Hounds Rhodesian Ridgebacks Salukis Sloughis Whippets Furthermore, other sighthounds such as the Cirneco dell'Etna, Portuguese Podengo, the hairless Peruvian Inca Or ...

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Lure coursing, Lure coursing - Lure course, Lure coursing - Qualifying to compete, Lure coursing - Levels of competition, Lure coursing - Judging, Lure coursing - Sanctioning organizations, Lure coursing - Recommended reading

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In September 2005 the government of the Australian state of Victoria announced proposed changes to the Domestic (Feral and Nuisance) Animals Act 1994, to be implemented by the current session of the Victorian parliament. The proposed laws include the mandatory desexing of any dog belonging to a restricted breed, or any dog that is declared dangerous. The legislation follows laws of the 1990s banning the importation of restricted breeds into Victoria; the new laws will in effect spell the end of the existence of certain breeds in that state. ...

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Breed-specific legislation, Breed-specific legislation - Pros and cons, Breed-specific legislation - Recent developments

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As a social ritual, human participants in a fox hunt often fill specific roles, the most prominent of which are the various masters (or mistresses). These individuals typically take much of the financial responsibility for the overall management of the hunt. The Master or Mistress of Foxhounds (often abbreviated MFH) typically employs a huntsman. Secretaries are volunteers (usually two) who collect the cap (money) for administering a hunt A committee may run the "Hunt Supporters Club" to or ...

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Fox hunting, Fox hunting - Animals, Fox hunting - Procedure, Fox hunting - Roles, Fox hunting - Costume, Fox hunting - History, Fox hunting - Controversy, Fox hunting - Opposing, Fox hunting - Supporting, Fox hunting - Fox hunting regulation

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Fox hunts are the setting for many social rituals, but the hunting itself begins when hounds are directed ("cast") toward woods ("coverts") deemed likely to contain foxes. If the pack manages to pick up the scent of a fox, they will follow it in a chase wherein the dogs pursue the fox and the hunters follow, by the most direct route possible. Since this may involve some very athletic skill on the part of horse and rider alike, foxhunting is the origin for steeplechase and other National Hunt racing, as well as other eq ...

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Fox hunting, Fox hunting - Animals, Fox hunting - Procedure, Fox hunting - Roles, Fox hunting - Costume, Fox hunting - History, Fox hunting - Controversy, Fox hunting - Opposing, Fox hunting - Supporting, Fox hunting - Fox hunting regulation

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