"Breed All About It" | Your Pet Wants to Talk

I heard something recently that was really interesting and rather profound. A canine behaviorist speaking on the radio said that it doesn’t matter what breed/breeds your dog is…all dogs are “pure dog.” I don’t know why that struck me as being a very wise thing to say to the many dog owners who were listening to this program. But I think it’s because he’s absolutely right. Of course varying breeds of dogs will have different characteristics, different shapes and sizes, different temperaments, will perform different jobs and will respond to their people in all kinds of differing manners. But the bottom line is that a dog is a dog is a dog…no matter which way you look at it.

Dogs don’t know what breed they are or if they’re a pure bred dog or ‘a many-layered’ dog. Of course when dogs hear their humans using words such as ‘German Shepherd’ or ‘Beagle’ when referring to them, they do start to think of themselves in these terms. But they still don’t know what it means to be a ‘German Shepherd’ or a ‘Beagle.’ And it doesn’t really matter to them. All they care about is being with their families, going for walks and car rides, playing at the dog park and of course waiting for their next meal or treat.

I have a very pretty French Bulldog name Charlotte. She is blonde with some white markings. Lots of people comment on how cute she is and how well proportioned her body is for her breed. To me she’s my ‘Piggy’ who snorts and passes gas at inappropriate times. She picks me up when I’ve had a bad day and brings a smile to my face when I can’t seem to find one. I love her not because she’s my beautiful French Bulldog. I love her because she’s my faithful dog who has made me a better person for having lived with her these last eight years.

No matter what ‘flavors’ of dogs we happen to live with and love, they are all still dogs whose history can be traced back thousands of years. How fortunate we humans are to be able to call these dogs our loving friends and companions.

Blessings to you and your furry friends.

Liz

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Liz Morrison

While most of Liz’ conversations have been with dogs, cats and horses, she has also had some wonderful talks with other animals, including a boa constrictor, an elephant and even a hedgehog.Liz talked to the dog-star, Uggie, whose film credits include “The Artist”and “Water for Elephants” and appeared in the May, 2012 issue of Delta Sky Magazine. Liz was also featured in an interview done by Doug Moe for the WI. State Journal.