Italian Greyhound Research Paper

In 2008, I spent the summer with my Uncle, Aunt and 2 cousins in Missouri. They picked me up at the airport, and the car ride was filled with discussion about a puppy they had just gotten 2 days prior. It was explained that my cousins wanted a dog since their friends’ family had gotten a dog recently. My Uncle, happy to oblige, stopped at a neighbor’s house one day, who was giving away puppies they could not care for, as is common in small town America. He picked out the cutest one and went on his way. The family was so happy to have “Roxy” in their home and on their farm.

Imagine coming home, and opening the door to see a dog run up to you and greet you with barks and licks. A lot of people want a dog like that, or just a good dog; but what dog is right for you? If you’re a first time owner, you might want to steer clear of these three dogs: the Chow Chow, the Border Collie, and the Rottweiler or just plain Rottie. For now, let’s just see which one of these dogs is the easiest to have, and which is the hardest. We can find out by judging their behavior and trainability.

This means that a dog has been determined to be ineligible for competition. Being disqualified can be the result of something prohibited in the RKC rulebook, such as changes to the dog’s natural state, a fault that has been listed in the breed standard or an action by the dog that is not allowed per the rules of the Remy Kennel Club. A dog that is disqualified from a sanctioned class at a RKC sanctioned show due to the temperament and behavior will NOT be allowed to participate in any future shows UNLESS the dog has been reinstated by the RKC.

To highlight the extent of the Islamophobia and racial profiling faced by Zeitoun during his stay in prison, Eggers appeals to pathos by using vivid imagery and emotional diction. Eggers compares the appearance of Camp Greyhound to the Guantánamo Bay detention camp. Upon his arrival at Camp Greyhound, Zeitoun is struck by its uncanny resemblance to Guantánamo—like Guantánamo, “...it was a vast grid of chain-link fencing with few walls, so the prisoners were visible to the guards and each other...it was outdoors, and there appeared to be nowhere to sit or sleep” (219). A few days later, as he watches a school bus unload more prisoners into the camp, Zeitoun notices that “...again, just like Guantánamo, all prisoners could be seen by anyone...with

When you have a dog that spends a lot of time outdoors, building a fence that surrounds your property may not be very practical. Your goal is to keep your dog contained and secure, and you can do that much more efficiently by creating a dog run with chain link fencing. Here are some tips for building it.

Devotion is a word that is usually associated with nuns, the way they completely live their life for one single purpose. The friendly neighborhood Golden Retriever also lives his life in a deeply devoted way to serve and protect his family, the way the nun serves her god. Devotion can be described as zealous or ardent in attachment, loyalty, or affection. Devotion also describes me and the way I live my life. But unlike the nun or the Golden Retriever, I live my life devoted to almost everything around me, and it is a double edged personality trait. On one hand, you see promise and the good traits in the people and opportunities around you. You want to help and see these people and things thrive, grow, and succeed. From the second you meet

Although some would have you believe that the prevalence of genetic disorders in these dogs is exaggerated, much evidence points the other way. Some estimates claim up to 25% of dogs registered in the American Kennel Club have some genetic complication. (Lemonick, np.) Since American Kennel Club breed standards only pertain to physical appearance, dogs with unseen problems are allowed to pass on these defects, so long as exteriorly they conform to expectations. Because if this, vast amounts of medical conditions are becoming increasingly common among registered dogs. As the arbiter of purebred dog breeding, the American Kennel Club has a heightened responsibility to help protect the health of the breeds they represent. Despite this, the

There are many different types of dog collars available for all dogs of all sizes. Not every collar is appropriate for every function and activities. Dog owners should take the responsibility to examine the different types before choosing and buying a collar for their dog.

Labrador retrievers are one of the most popular pets in the United States, but not always for the right reasons. Many times people will get a lab hoping it will fulfill their dreams without even considering the pros and cons. Labs are typically very loveable, and energetic, but they can also be very detrimental.

Having dogs in my life is a custom for me and I do not want to imagine life without them. Because of this, I currently work at “The Lil’ Red Wag Inn”, a dog boarding and grooming company, and it has helped teach me the proper way for caring for dogs. Many humans think only about teaching dogs; However, dogs have taught me many genuine qualities that we, as humans, tend to leave behind at times. Dogs have taught me to be supportive, compassionate, and responsible. Dogs are very forgiving creatures who remind me what matters most in life. They have and always will love us unconditionally, this is something that is hard for most people including me. Dogs have impacted my life in a way that no human ever has by teaching me loyalty, love unconditionally, and enjoy the little things.

Following in the footsteps of more famous American writers such as John Steinbeck, and searching for the heart and soul of America during trying times, one young man has created an ongoing project--"The Greyhound Diaries." Traveling an average of 100,000 miles over a seven year period, this young man set out to observe and write about Americans in a way that mirrors Great Depression days; days that are still not completely gone from the minds of many Americans who lived through the era.

If the offender of the law is indeed worthy of being punished, how then would utilitarianism justify the degree to which the individual is punished? With the ultimate ends to punishment being the promotion of the greatest good, the proportions to which coercive force is used are determined via subordinate ends. These subordinate ends define the punishment as only positive as a response to the initial crime - the secondary act of evilness by punishment is what allows the injustice of the crime to be righted, inducing the prospect of a brighter future. Bentham goes on to suggest that these proportions must ensure that the offender loses the motivation to commit future mischief, must be proportionate to the extremeness of the act committed (by

On more than one occasion I have heard those ego lifting words, “You should write a book.” Several times I have taken those words to heart and sat down at my computer with every intent to put words to page only to fail miserably in my feeble attempt to come up with a coherent thought that lasts past the second paragraph. The questions I faced as I began to write then still plague me today; do I really have anything to say, how should it be said, and am I capable enough to do it. It was during my first tenure as a youth pastor that I was given an opportunity to write for a monthly denominational magazine that would make me seriously question if I could ever write.

Overall, it is advisable to help abandoned dogs with adoption, but before making this choice you must be sure to do it in a responsible manner. Furthermore, another possibility consists of rescuing these animals, that is to pick them up directly from the street and take care of them with our own resources. Finally, we can support this cause by giving money, food or other stuff to benevolent associations that are involved in helping stray dogs. As you can see, there are many ways you can collaborate to end this situation.

My first dog was named Toby, he was a very white, ball of fluff. He blended in with the shiny white crispy snow on December 25, 2006. My sisters and I were on our way home from my dad’s house when all of a sudden we pulled into my mom’s house. On Sunday, December 25, 2006, Toby was waiting at our house. We all got out of the car on that cold snowy day and walked on the slippery sidewalk. The snow was like a chilling carpet on the bottoms of our feet. My mom opened the door with a camera so my sisters and I knew something was up. A shocking step in the house and we saw a very fluffy dog, we were very excited. He was like a deer in headlights. There was a bunch of screaming and yelling going on at that moment between the three of us. We