Bad Bearded Colliegie Breath Humans are living longer and so are their DOGS. It stands to reason that man�s best friend is living a longer life. But the extended lifespan has nothing to do with canines trying to mimic their masters. Veterinarian science is uncovering the mysteries of DOG health. Verisimilar to us homo sapiens, preventative medicine is making it possible for your DOG to live a long and fruitful life. In the late 1800's, rough collies were known as Scottish Sheepdogs. The name was eventually changed to rough collie. This is probably due to the fact that both rough and bearded collies were developed in Scotland to help herd sheep. While most dogs shed, poodles are actually incapable of shedding. That fact makes them excellent house pets, since they don't get the furniture covered in fur. Also, due to the nature of their fur and the fact that they do not shed, most people with dog allergies aren't allergic to poodles. Veterinarians correlate a canine�s health to its dental disorders. Since, most DOGS with severe medical problems are dental problems; prevention of oral diseases is mission critical. Not to mention, dental health is leading health issue in pets. Animal doctors advocate good dental care at the veterinarian as well as at home. Bulldogs have unusually large heads. In fact, due to the way in which they've been bred, bulldogs have trouble delivering young. All bulldog puppies are delivered by caeserean section now. The mothers can't deliver the heads naturally. Lhasa Apsos are small, long-haired dogs. Believe it or not, they were originally used by monks to guard temples. This accounts for their quiet and friendly nature, which can easily change if their owners or home are threatened. The name bernese mountain dog is a rough translation of the German "berner sennenhund", which literally means "bernese alpine herdsman's dog". The breed's original name was "durrbachler", after an inn where these farm dogs were bought and sold. Review the following oral issues and diseases face by bearded collies: In the original 101 Dalmatians movie, Pongo has 72 spots, Perdita has 68 and each of the puppies has 32. Real dalmations have unique numbers and patterns of spots, almost like a human beigns fingerprint. Many Scottish terriers have an odd medical condition. It is called Scotties Cramp. It is a mild neurological disorder. Scotties under stress or exercising may move erratically, when suffering from this neurological disorder, but seem fine when resting. Plaque While most DOGS are not susceptible to cavities, may are vulnerable to excessive tartar build-up on the teeth and gum disease. Dormant food particles left behind after eating, form plaque along the gum-line. A bacterium collects and formulates making a bearded collie�s teeth a cultivation area for plaque. Originating in Germany, the name Affenpinscher means, "monkey-like terrier". However, in France the breed is described as the "Diablotin Moustachu" or "moustached little devil". Both describe the appearance and attitude of this delightful breed. The German Shepherd Dog is also known as the Alsatian, or Deutsche Schaferhund. Rin Tin Tin, probably the most famous American German Shepherd, was actually born in France in September of 1918 and then brought to America later. Tartar In case you�ve been wondering how and why your bearded colliegie�s breath smells like a rotten eggs, it may have to do with your pet�s tartar build-up. Whenever, plaque is not removed, minerals in your bearded collie�s saliva blend with its plaque. The by-product of this mixture produces tartar (or calculus). Next, the calculus or tartar develop a bond in your DOG'S mouth by adhering to it's teeth. Many people will swear that they own a golden labrador. The problem is that golden labradors do not exist! There is no purebred dog called a golden lab. The dog is probably either a golden retriever or a labrador retriever. The diminutive tibetan spaniel, with his feather-like tail, may look a bit like other spaniels, but the breed is actually not a spaniel at all, but more closely related to some combination of the shih tzu, pug, pekingese and Japanese chin. Three to five days after plaque lies dormant in the mouth is mineralizes and forms tartar. Since tartar is an irritant to the gums, it induces an inflammation and disease referred to as gingivitis. The Saluki is represented in Sumarian carvings dated back to 7000 B.C. It is said that Whenever one sees the word "dog" in the Bible it means the Saluki, because the Saluki is believed to be among the oldest dog breeds. The Bloodhound doesn't need to smell blood to find someone who is lost. It is said that his name instead means blooded hound, or aristocratic. They actually track people because people leave a trail of skin cells with their own unique odor wherever they go. The largest breed of dog that is recognized by the American Kennel Club is the Irish Wolfhound, which stands thirty to 30 to 35 inches at the top of the shoulders and weighs 105 to 125 pounds.