Posts of Gary_Sicard RSSThu, 11 Jul 2024 13:26:06 GMTIn the article linked below you will find a detailed expose on the #Dingoes rise from pests to protected species in Australia. For many years the Dingoes instilled fear and destroyed domestic tranquility and now they are a protected species. Fantastic. A brief summary of the article shows that:Dingo DNA Discovery: A new study shows that dingoes are a distinct species, more closely related to ancient #canine lineages than modern dogs.Two Populations: There are two distinct dingo populations in Australia, north-west and south-east, with no evidence of post-colonial hybridization.Ecological Role: Dingoes play a crucial role in Australian ecosystems as top predators, helping control populations of invasive species.Cultural Significance: Dingoes hold a special place in First Nations communities, symbolizing resilience and protection.Read the story by Kamrin Baker

]]>Thu, 11 Jul 2024 13:26:06 GMTHere’s a summary of the key points from the #molosserdogs home page.Ethical Breeding: Discusses the importance of prioritizing animal welfare, avoiding inbreeding, and promoting responsible ownership to ensure the health and well-being of dogs12.Thor’s Tale: A fictional story about Thor, a mix of Bernese Mountain Dog and Black Russian Terrier, who protects a lost child named Lily from wolves in the forest3.Neutering/Spaying Guidelines: Mentions a new study that provides updated guidelines for neutering or spaying dogs to prevent increased risks of cancer or joint issues4.Dog Discussions: The page contains various posts and discussions on topics like outdoor working dogs, guardian dogs at home, and the politics of dog shows.

]]>Tue, 09 Jul 2024 15:17:42 GMTChannels are automagically created by users of the site simply by putting the hashtag "#" in front of a word. For example if I type #Ilovedogs it will automatically create a Channel called Ilovedogs. You can uses this to promote and aggregate contents on the site. Give it a try next time you post something.Also, you can use the "@" feature to directly indicate someone in a post for example - ?@Desiree? joined #molosserdogs in 2003 and ?@eliteguardianpresa? has some awesome @presa_canario :)Cheers. Gary

]]>Tue, 06 Feb 2024 01:03:04 GMTAn international consortium of scientists, led by Jeff Kidd, Ph.D. of University of Michigan, Jennifer R. S. Meadows of Uppsala University in Sweden, and Elaine A. Ostrander, Ph.D. of the NIH National Human Genome Research Institute, is using an unprecedentedly large database of canine DNA to take an unbiased look at how our furry friends evolved into the various breeds we know and love. Read more...

]]>Sun, 10 Sep 2023 17:09:10 GMTA 4-year-old boy in Texas died Wednesday morning after suffering injuries sustained during an attack by dogs, according to local authorities. Article

]]>Thu, 24 Feb 2022 12:44:33 GMTOne of my favorite resources for big dog information is Big Dog Mom. Specifically Stephanie of bigdogmom.com Please view this video to her latest on what's happening at #BigDogMom

]]>Fri, 09 Apr 2021 19:24:32 GMTHello MD Fans. If you have uploaded photos on the old gallery you may find them still online at this link. Photos that were uploaded to the old forums directly are unfortunately not available online anymore. Also there are links to the old album and photos on the Albums and Gallery pages here.  ... Read more

]]>Tue, 16 Feb 2021 16:20:21 GMT Some nice #Livestock #Guardian Dogs #LGD at work.

]]>Sun, 14 Feb 2021 23:07:40 GMTOh my gosh. Why did they not interview Kangal owners in their homeland where the dogs are being used for the purpose they were bred. Listening to these two well-meaning people reminds me of how daft most western dog owners are. However, I don’t blame them - Their information is just not factually correct and is made for the western pet owner.  

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