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| Thread | Latest post | Forum |
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| Our beloved Basset died yesterday - 15 years old | 3.1 years ago | Basset Hound |
| PERRO SIN PELO DEL PERU | 13.5 years ago | Basset Hound |
| mating check - not working for me | 13.8 years ago | Basset Hound |
| Difficult with updating and or registering a Basset Hound pedigree | 14.3 years ago | Basset Hound |
| Problems with updating pedigree information | 14.3 years ago | Basset Hound |
| Basset Hound | 15 years ago | Basset Hound |
| Basset Hound Puppies | 15.1 years ago | Basset Hound |
| Puppies for sale | 15.2 years ago | Basset Hound |
| Fixes to the website | 17.9 years ago | Basset Hound |
A well trained SAR dog is a sight to behold. The dog can evenly maneuver the most difficult of terrain with the grace of a mountain goat all the while looking for a trapped or hidden human being. This type of work is often done on the fly, at the drop of the hat, with little advanced warning. It requires a talented dog and a special handler willing to invest the time and effort.
Historically, dog shows and other related events were developed with a very specific purpose in mind – to select and recognize those dogs with the best breeding characteristics, in order to guarantee the future health, stability and vitality of individual breeds. The practice of dog breeding is dedicated to this purpose, and dog breeders have a responsibility to do what is best for the breeds with which they choose to work.
When you decide to get a dog, you are doing so with the expectation that your new canine companion is going to be with you for many years to come. But how many years, exactly? This is something that all prospective pet owners would like to know. The average lifespan for a dog is about 12 years, but this fact by itself tells you very little. In reality, there are a number of variables that will help determine how long the newest member of your family is likely to be with you.
