Monday, October 27, 2014

"Its all in the genes"

 

Lobo is the kind of dog that is very attentive to his surroundings. He seems to catch every noise and every sent within seconds even though they aren't even close to the house.

We have some new neighbors and they have been coming in and out of the ally and every time he hears the loud engine of the car he instantly starts barking. With every footsteps or voices he doesn't know he go's like this





 Lobo is just such a trouble maker, I mean I have had other energetic dogs before but never one that has so much energy even after he plays.
when Lobo gets over excited he gets what ever is on site and just runs around the yard (now we know who pops my brother  soccer balls.)


 
 
After observing Lobo for some time now I decided to do a little research about his breed he is a Blue Heeler German Shepard  this is what I found out.
 
Now I know why he is so energetic.

Blue Heeler

  • The blue heeler, or Australian cattle dog, is bred to herd cattle. The term "heeler" is slang for the breed, and the dog was developed in Australia by crossing dingo-blue merle collies to Dalmatians and kelpies. The average weight of this medium-sized dog is 35 to 50 pounds, and it stands 17 to 20 inches high at the withers. Blue heelers have blue merle or red speckled coats. They are also referred to as red heelers. It is a sturdy, strong and muscular dog, with a dominant temperament. Blue heelers are highly intelligent dogs, which require patience to train.

German Shepherd

  • The German shepherd, or Alsatian, is a large-sized breed. Its average weight is 77 to 85 pounds; its height is 22 to 26 inches at the withers. The breed was developed in Germany, and it is a working dog, originally bred for herding and guarding sheep. German shepherds are courageous, keen, alert and fearless. Cheerful, obedient and eager to learn, German shepherds are used as police or security dogs. They are loyal dogs, protective of their handlers. It is important to socialize the breed early, and to ensure that they are not left alone for long, since they love to be close to their handlers or families.


Read more : http://www.ehow.com/info_8750806_blue-heeler-german-shepherd.html

Crossbreeds

  • Most dogs live their lives as companions. Yet, many dog breeds have been produced for a specific purpose, such as for hunting and herding. Crossbreeds are dogs that have been designed by a breeding of two different purebred dog breeds. These kinds of dog breeds have received a lot of attention, and many people choose crossbreeds. Many purebred dogs have developed genetic problems, which are not as prevalent in less uniform populations. Thus, by crossbreeding, you produce a more genetically diverse type of dog. The puppies are less likely to show signs of certain genetic disorders or problems. However, crossbreeding does not necessarily guarantee a genetically healthy dog.

Characteristics

  • Blue heeler German shepherds are a crossbreed, which means that they cannot be registered in a traditional breed registry. This dog often has the characteristic German shepherd face and other shepherd characteristics. Some traits are dominant, and crossbred dogs tend to inherit certain physical characteristics more often than others. Yet, crossbreeds do vary, and in a litter you can often find puppies that look very different from one another. They can also inherit different personality traits.


Read more : http://www.ehow.com/info_8750806_blue-heeler-german-shepherd.html

 



 

 







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