Cane corso origin
This is a classic Italian bulldogge/mastiff, descended from the old Roman Molossers, closely associated with the southern Puglia region and related to the Neapolitan, as well as the Sicilian breeds, with which it has traditionally been classified together under the Cane da Presa name… It also has ties with the Alano Espanol and other European […]
Why Dogs Eat Poop and How to Stop It
Of all the repulsive habits our canine companions have—drinking from the toilet, rolling in swamp muck, licking their butts—nothing tops the disgusting practice of eating poop. Their motivation may not be to gross us humans out, but it certainly does. So much so, that poop-eating is often a reason people try to rehome a dog […]
The Dilution Gene
The dilution gene in dogs is located on the D locus. It plays a crucial role in determining the color of a dog’s coat and is particularly influential in the pigmentation of eumelanin (black and liver colors). Genetic Basics Impact on Coat Color Black nose (left) and blue nose (right). Isabella, however, is slightly trickier. […]