Dog Breeding?

Question

Are all dogs bred? did humans create the pekingese, chiuaua, labrador, etc. or are they real animals by nature.

Answer 1

as stated, all pure bred dogs of today are a mix of different breeds all stemming from the wolf. Each breed was cross bred for a specific purpose. In the case of Doberman's pinscher. Louis Doberman was a German tax collector in the mid to late 1880's. He was also a breeder of Rotweilers and German Shepherds. He was seeking to create the ultimate guard dog and found that the Rotty offered the size and strength but its true nature was a gentle giant.
The German Pinscher had only been recognized for a short time as it was actually a smooth coated Schnauzer. To add the sleek appearance he used the Beauceron a French herding dog that at the time was found though out German on farms. It is nearly a twin to the Doberman Pinscher with slightly longer hair. These are the 3 breeds used to create Dobermans Pinscher. For year many speculated that the Greyhound was used as well as the possible now extinct black and tan terrier but his only records do not support this. The Miniature Pinscher is a cross breed of the smooth coated Dachshund and the Italian Greyhound (miniature Greyhound). Many believed this breed was used in the creation of the Dobie also but was not. Each breed was generated specifically for a purpose, whether German Pinscher or Miniature Pinscher along with Rev John Parsons Terrier (commonly called the Jack Russell terrier) for ferreting out rats on farms. Or the Doberman for guarding. The American Rat terrier is actually a mix which in its breed stock uses the Miniature Pinscher starting about 60 years ago.

Answer 2

In my experience, the dog breeds which are the least likely to develop human aggression issues are the Pug, Beagle, English Bulldog, and Boston Terrier. I haven't really seen an example of any of those breeds that I would say had a serious aggression issue, though I have met more than a few nervous Beagles. Well-bred Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, Pit Bulls, and Greyhounds would be right up there as well. On the other hand are the breeds which are most likely to be aggressive. I have never had a pleasant experience with a Yorkie. In fact, of the 50 or so Yorkies that I have encountered, I would say all 50 had some sort of aggression issue. Chow Chows, Akitas, and Chihuahuas are right up there as well. But, I would say that the most aggressive dog breeds are the various breeds of Terrier from Scotland, the Scottish Terrier, West Highland White Terrier, Cairn Terrier, Dandie Dinmont Terrier, and Skye Terrier. Scotties and Westies in particular are very bitey dogs.

Answer 3

Some breeds are far older than others, but generally man has created the breeds today. Breeding for specific traits, and temperaments, abilities and size etc.

Certain breeds of dogs, wouldn't survive on their own in nature. There are breeds that always need a c-section, and if left in the wild wouldn't be able to whelp a litter on their own.
In some cases people have bred natural instincts out of their dogs just so that they are more controllable etc.

Answer 4

All domestic modern dog breeds were created for some special purpose like:

Labrador Retriever - bred for helping fishrmen in Newfoundland and Labrador

Chihuahua and other toy breeds - bred for human companionship

German sheapherd - first for a herding dog and later ofr police work, guard dogs, and to help people

Dalmation - bred to follow carridges for royalty

Daschund - bred fpr short legs for going into burrows after badgers and other rodents.

Poodle - first bred as a sporting dog, now a popular pet, circus, and showdog.

Greyhound family - first bred for hunting fast animals , now used as a racing dog and showdog mainly.

the list just goes on and on and on...

Answer 5

There is not a single domesticated animal that has more variation in body type, temperament, etc than the domesticated dog. They share the same ancestors with wild canids like wolves and such, but they are 100% a human creation.

Answer 6

They were bred by humans. Each breed has different characteristics that make it unique. For example, Doberman Pinschers were bred from the rottweiler, weimeraner, greyhound, and german pinscher.

Answer 7

The dog breeds you see today were obtained through many generations of selective breeding. All dogs are the same species, just different variations (aka: breeeds).

Answer 8

Every dog breed you see today has been "made" by people.

Answer 9

i do not know but i know like every dog they do not HAVE to breed un like us