Because of the same social structure and in general the overall mental organization, men and wolves have found a common language very quickly. The wolves live in pairs, but the entire flock during the hunting is going under the leader’s leadership. Responsibilities for wolves are strictly divided: one wolf is out on the trail, another is off the road for future production, and the most courageous attack. First the leader can eat. For wolf pack the rest begins only after the meal, when the pack is satiated.
Probably the people, who lived in more or less settled communities, threw the bones and remains of food to the hungry wolves and little by little wolves understood that a person has a perfect weapon: stone tools, arrows and traps. Wolves began to perceive man as a leader, because they felt his superiority as a hunter. Gradually they began accompanying him on hunting at a distance and returned with him to the village for getting their share of production.
So over time people began to domesticate a wolf pups, in the result of this there were wolves in a few generations, who participated in the hunt not as observers, but as well assistants, flushing and cutting off the gazelles or antelopes.
For taming the horse, deer or an elephant, a man must have their catch at first, then put in a cage and crush their will by force. However, the dog became the only animal, which obeys the power of man without resistance.
In conclusion it is a friendship of equals, based on mutual interest , called hunting.
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Cooperation with the man
Monday, February 1st, 2010Breed Belgian Griffon
Monday, February 1st, 2010This breed hasn’t such ancient roots, like some other breeds, but many dog experts believe that these dogs are shown in canvases Jan Van Eyck relating to 1434. Some believe that the Brussels Griffon breed was the result of crossing Ruby English Toy Spaniel, others insist on the presence of of Yorkshire terrier lines. At the same time the others argue that these charming little creatures owe their appeal of pug. Griffons were already known on the European continent in the 16 century, but their appearance in the UK apply only to the late 19th century.
In 1880 the Brussels Griffon Club was founded in Belgium. These delightful ladies’ favorites were first shown at the exhibition in 1883.
Griffons immediately became popular among wealthy Englishmen after they were brought to England from Belgium. In 1898 this breed was officially recognized and they awarded her a separate registration status.
Very smooth variety of Griffon appeared at the beginning of XX century. First these dogs were called Brabant Griffon, but subsequently in Europe, they became known as the Small Brabant Griffon. But currently in Britain, both species exhibited together under the general title Brussels Griffon. As opposed to most other breeds, puppies of this breed are often born completely different type, size and color.
Griffon breeding has decreased in Belgium during the First World War and subsequent years, but not stopped. However, during the Second World War they almost disappeared. Thanks to the importation of dogs from Britain, restoring of Belgian Griffon succeeded.
Now there are only small numbers of these dogs, because Griffons have been and remain a rare breed.
Dogs motherland is china
Friday, January 1st, 2010For a long time there was a big question for scientists; where people first tamed a wild wolf from which received all domestic dogs in the world? For finding the answer to this question, they had to join efforts of geneticists from China, Sweden, Iran, Austria, Germany and the United States.
About the theory of dogs selection in particular subspecies which has happened somewhere in East Asia suggest the previous studies. It was impossible to specify the geography of their origin with greater precision.
The researchers analyzed the mitochondrial genome – the genetic material that is passed only through the maternal line, to see how and where over the world spread domestic breeds of dogs. 10 lines, which are closest to a set of genes (haplogroups), were observed in animals on the territory of China to the south of the Yangtze River. This was the greatest genetic diversity. The number of haplogroups in central China has been reduced to seven, while in Europe there remained only four. This proves that the south of China is the “homeland” of dogs.
The time of subspecies occurrence also is identified by scientists (from 5 400 to 16 300 years ago). Apparently, hundreds of tame wolves were their direct ancestors. Furthermore, the scientists note that this period coincides with the population’s shifting from the gathering territory to agriculture. So Chinese gained also the primacy in the taming of our favorite dogs, in addition to honor of the invention of gunpowder, paper, compass, and a fake “Adidas”.
Dog as a subject of cult
Friday, January 1st, 2010 In some countries dogs have been the object of worship, because they are so firmly established in human life. For example, in Egypt, they placed tombstones with mournful epitaphs written on them for the dead dogs. Man, who killed the dog, was subjected to cruel corporal punishment, but for some acts of cruelty to these animals relied death penalty.
Killing of dogs is considered a crime also in Persia. According to the laws of Persia dog was defined as “the keeper of flocks and defender of rights”.
It’s enough to turn to the Greek products from clay to the sculpture and literature for understanding the role that dogs played in the mythology of this country. The Greeks believed that the dog fashioned volcano.
One more interesting fact about dogs; in pre-Columbian America after the man’s death his faithful four-footed friend was murdered and buried along with the owner.
The dogs are described as lesser beings, eating garbage on the roads, in the Old Testament. In the Bible they are mentioned about forty times, almost always pejoratively.
It’s true, that in the East the dogs were not better. There were “pocket” dogs, which were kept as ornamental and wore a kimono sleeves. However, it is known that in the III. BC. e. dog’s meat was considered as a delicacy and did not get away from the tables of aristocrats. We can meet this tradition also in our days.