Howard VanEs - Doggie Love! Why we love dogs so much.

Doggie Love
Why we love dogs so much!
Howard VanEs
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Dogs are our link to paradise they dont know evil or jealousy or discontent. To sit with a dog on a hillside on a glorious afternoon is to be back in Eden, where doing nothin was not boring it was peace
Milan Kundera
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If you have ever experienced the joy of dog ownership, its likely that you will wholeheartedly relate to the quote on the previous page. After all, whats not to love about dogs? Theyre adorable, friendly, loyal and playful. They are there when we need them (and even when we dont) and make us feel good about ourselves.

They require very little from us besides shelter, food, love and affection and in return give us their loyalty, unwavering adoration, and unconditional love.
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And if youre like most of the global population, one of your favorite pastimes is probably hanging out with your furry friend. In fact, dogs have been crowned the all-time most popular pet, with 39 percent of U.S. families owning at least one canine critter. To put that in practical terms, there are 78.2 million pet dogs in the U.S. Pretty impressive, right? So what exactly is it about dogs that make them so lovable? To find the answer, well have to journey back the very beginning of human and dog relations
in the beginning } A brief history of our relationship with dogs

You may not have been aware of this, but dogs and human have been hanging out with each for years; over 15,000 years according to some experts.
Although theres some disagreement about when, where and how wolves were tamed, it is presumed that humans and wolves formed relationships for hunting purposes.
Although theres some disagreement about when, where and how wolves were tamed, it is presumed that humans and wolves formed relationships for hunting purposes.

Some experts guess that the relationship may have begun when a human hunting party adopted
{ in the beginning } A brief history of our relationship with dogs

a very young wolf cub. From there, the humans would have enjoyed the benefit of a semi-tamed wolf and the hunting instincts of a predator. More young wolf cub adoptions would have followed, but only the wolves that were placid and unaggressive towards humans (as well as carried various traits that the human group deemed useful) were kept.
Humans then began interbreeding the semi-tamed wolves with other semi-tamed wolves from nearby human groups, unintentionally launching the first selective breeding process. Modern dogs are actually a considerably watered down version of the original Canis Lupus, but not so distinct that the two cant breed successfully. Modern dog breeds are at the very most 500 years old, but normally around 150 years old.
why we love them } MANS (AND WOMANS) BEST FRIEND


Some argue that its actually a dogs unwavering sense of loyalty that makes them so enchanting to us.

The fact that no matter how bad your hair looks, what type of sloppy clothing youre wearing or what disgusting take-out you had for dinner, your dog will still love you unconditionally.
{ why we love them } MANS (AND WOMANS) BEST FRIEND


We often hear stories of dogs that have undertaken miraculous feats of bravery in order to protect and rescue their families. One such story is of Chi Chi, the 13-pound Chihuahua who saved two elderly women from drowning by alerting his owners to the danger. Another story is of Angel, a golden retriever who saved her 11-year-old owner from being attacked by a cougar.
These two stories are not unique events. In North America alone, within the space of two weeks in 2008, five different families were saved from house fires by their dogs. With the exceptional combination of loyalty and unconditional love, dogs truly are mans best friends.
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Without question, spending time with your dog evokes a sense of calmness and peacefulness, which is why dogs are considered the number one companion pet.

We take them for walks, we bring them on vacations and we spend time with them each day. A dog is more than just a pet; they are part of the family.
As such, its unsurprising that dogs are specifically chosen for their companionship qualities. Its quite common for a dog to be introduced into a nursing home to help keep the elderly healthier, happier and ward off the effects of loneliness. Theyre also selected as companion pets for the injured and disabled and are trusted to guard and protect their owners lives. Even just having your dog in the same room is thought to boost your health and happiness.
Speaking of which
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