Famous Dogs

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Famous Dogs

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A talk about dogs in general, and dog celebrities in specific.

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Famous Dogs

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Toto (from the Wizard of Oz - 1939)

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Old Yeller - 1957

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Lassie

Probably the most famous dog in American culture is Lassie. First appearing in “Lassie Come Home” in 1943, Lassie went on to star in 11 movies and several television shows.

Most Americans know Lassie from the hit TV show “Lassie” which aired from 1954 – 1973, focusing on Lassie and Timmy, a Midwestern farm boy. Every week, Timmy got into a dangerous situation, and Lassie help him survive each time.

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Collie

The Collie is a long coated breed of medium to large size dog that was first bred in Scotland. Originally, Collies helped shepherds herd sheep. They are known to be very intelligent and loyal dogs.

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Dalmatian

The Dalmatian is a breed of dog whose roots are often said to trace back to Dalmatia, a region of Croatia in south-eastern Europe. The Dalmatian is noted for its unique black- or brown-spotted coat and was mainly used as a carriage dog in its early days. While they are very beautiful dogs, the breeding process has caused many health problems to be present in this breed. For example, 70% of all Dalmatians have hearing problems.

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A carriage dog

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Chihuahua

The Chihuahua (Spanish: Chihuahueño) is the smallest breed of dog. This dog is named for the state of Chihuahua in Mexico. Chihuahuas come in a wide variety of sizes, head shapes, colors and coat lengths. Most Chihuahuas are between 15 and 30 cm tall. Because of this, some Chihuahuas have what psychologists call a “Napoleon complex.”

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Chihuahuas are jerks

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Pit Bull(American Staffordshire Terrier)

Several different, closely-related breeds of dogs are known as “Pit Bulls.” They are call this because they were originally bred as fighting dogs, and the place where dogs fight is called a “pit.” Pit Bulls are very muscular dogs with very large mouths. Though many are gentle animals, Pit Bulls have been known to attack people and other animals. For this reason, many jurisdictions restrict pit bulls, including Ontario, Canada, Miami, Florida, and Denver, Colorado.

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What do you think?•Are you afraid of big dogs? Do you think they are dangerous?

•What do you think of breed-specific legislation? Is it unfair? Is it a good way to protect people?

•Is judging a dog based on its appearance the same as racism? Why or why not?

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PoodleThe Poodle is a breed of dog from France. Originally bred as a hunting dog, the Poodle is regarded as the second most intelligent breed of dog after the Border Collie. The poodle breed is found officially in toy, miniature, and standard sizes, with many coat colors.

Though the Poodle is naturally a shaggy dog with curly hair, many owners like to have their dog’s hair dyed and cut into decorative patterns.

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French BulldogThe French bulldog is a small breed of domestic dog, related to the English bulldog and American bulldog. They are well known for their gentle personalities. You can tell a French bulldog from it’s round, bat-like ears.

Although French bulldogs are very cute, because of their short, flat noses, it can be very difficult for them to breathe, especially in hot weather.

Despite these health problems, many breeders continue to breed dogs with flat faces for their appearance.

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Doberman PinscherThe Doberman Pinscher or simply Doberman, is a breed of domestic dog originally developed around 1890 by Karl Friedrich Louis Dobermann. They are used in many countries as guard dogs.

The Doberman’s ears and tail are naturally long. However, many owners have their dog’s tail “docked” or cut off when the dog is a puppy. A Doberman’s ears are also often “cropped,” or cut and straightened at an early age as well.

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What do you think?

• What do you think about people who dye their dogs’ hair in strange colors? Do the dogs like it?

• Do you think that it is okay to dock a dog’s tail and crop it’s ears?

• What do you think about dog breeding? Is it worth the risk of health problems to create a beautiful dog?

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What is this place?

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Dog meat is eaten in many countries.

[ Grande Boucherie Canine, Paris, 1910 ]

Dog meat is consumed in countries all over the world including Korea, China, Switzerland, Ghana, Nigeria, the Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, and many parts of Polynesia.

Dog meat was also eaten in many parts of the West until the beginning of the 20th century.

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What do you think?

• What do you think about using dogs as food? Is it right for everyone, no one, or should people be allowed to choose?

• Have you ever tried dog? Is it delicious?• What are some foods eaten in other countries

that you would have a problem eating?