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SAINT BERNARD

  The domestic dog is a domesticated canid which has been selectively bred for millennia for various behaviors, sensory capabilities, and physical attributes.                                                         

Scientific name: Canis lupus familiaris

 Lifespan: 13 y

 Gestation period: 63 d

 Height: 16 – 86 cm (At Shoulder)

 Daily sleep: 10 h

LABRADORS

 

Dogs perform many roles for people, such as hunting, herding, pulling loads, protection, assisting police and military, companionship, and, more recently, aiding handicapped individuals. This impact on human society has given them the nickname "man's best friend"  
To put it simply, dogs are awesome. Whether they’re begging for your food, barking at their leash to convince you to take them on a walk, or simply greeting you when you get home, dogs do all of the little things that put smiles on faces around the world. What are some of the more endearing reasons why dogs are and always will be man’s best friend? Read on…

1. Dogs have terrible short-term memories.


One of the crappier aspects of human friends is that, generally speaking, they remember all of the times you’ve wronged them and will hold it against you for the rest of their lives. Dogs, on the other hand, have the “gift” of poor memory. That means you can mess with their tail, play keep away with their food, and tug on their ears to your heart’s content, even if it annoys them. You get to have your fun, and your dog will forget all about it and treat you like their best bud within a couple minutes! It’s truly one of the only win-win scenarios in life.

2. Dogs have great long-term memories.


While your pooch will forget you pulling on their tail, they won’t forget the connection they share with you, and, if you are good to them, you will leave a lasting impact on them that they’ll never shake off. Take, for instance, my dachshund Chester. From a young age he was babied by my mom, and now, nearly twelve years later, he never leaves her side. Unfortunately this sort of thing goes both ways, as I used to mess with him quite a bit on a consistent basis (actually I don’t think it had anything to do with me; he’s just too attached to my mom to like anyone else), and so nowadays he barks in my general direction whenever words of any sort come forth from my mouth.

3. Dogs have your back.


Even though my dog Chester isn’t exactly a huge fan of me, he’ll still take me over strangers. Now, when a dog actually likes me (like my dog Sally does), they’ll defend you even more vehemently. Whenever a creepy solicitor or girl scout cookie peddling entrepreneur knocks on your door, your dog will be right there beside you barking at them as you tremble behind a corner, too afraid to answer. Of course, this can go a little overboard, like this one time when the UPS guy showed up and tried to put a box on my porch, only to be chased away by three dogs rushing out to defend the homeland. Understandably, he now leaves packages by the front gate instead.

4. Dogs can mimic your emotions.


Based on the tone of your voice and your body language, your dog will do its darnedest to emulate your current state of mind. When you’re sad, they’ll look at you with big doe eyes. When your angry, the fur will rise on their backs and they’ll start barking and growling at inanimate objects. Whereas humans might not respond to your emotional upswings and downswings in a way that you’d prefer, dogs will always be there whether you’re thrilled, depressed, or anywhere in between.

5. Dogs act as mini-dishwashers.


Ok, that sounds a little gross, but hear me out. Ever finish dinner and have too little food on your plate to save, but too much that it’d be a hassle to wash it in the sink? Well, here’s where your dog comes in! Just hand the plate over and let them polish it off. They’ll be happy, and you’ll have an easier time doing the dishes!

6. Dogs are great motivational tools.


In case you’re afraid that using your dog as a dishwasher will lead to them becoming overweight, fear not. Dogs prefer being active, at least when they’re younger. Make use of their abundance of energy and take them on walks, or, if you are super ambitious, runs! They’ll be tuckered out and supremely amused, and you’ll be on track to becoming a healthier person!

7. Dogs are freaking smart!


Intelligence varies depending on the kind of breed you get, but overall, dogs are some of the most intuitive animals around. This is demonstrated by their multiple facial expressions (I especially like the one where they tilt their head and look at you quizzically), their ability to deviously hide toys in the strangest of places, and more. One of my dogs is a miniature schnauzer, and he cracks me up with how smart he is. I have a few tennis balls by my desk (which I don’t use for tennis; I just toss em in the air whenever I’m concentrating), and he knows this. So, what he does is go on little reconnaissance missions into my room. If I’m in there, he pretends to look out my window or inspect my bed, while simultaneously stealing a few glances at my tennis balls (which usually lay haphazardly on the floor). Then, he’ll leave, but only after making a mental checklist of where the balls are. Later in the day, or it could even be several days later, I’ll go downstairs and see him happily chewing at one of my tennis balls, a mischievous look in his eye as he gazes up at me. It’s hilarious every time! He planned a stealth mission, waited for me to leave my room, retrieved the ball, and escaped without me noticing. Sounds like he should be made an honorary Navy Seal…

8. Dogs won’t allow you to eat alone ever again.


Who wants to eat alone? Sure it’s nice sometimes, but even as an introvert I’ll admit to liking a nice dinner with other people (only if I enjoy their company of course). Well, fear not, because if you have a dog you’ll always have company for dinner. Of course, they’ll be sitting by your knee, panting in your face, asking for your food, but it’s company all the same! Recently I went to go eat alone in my room, when I heard a distinct huffing and puffing outside my door. Turns out my 14 year old dachshund Sally had dragged her fat little body all the way up two flights of stairs to be there while I ate (presumably because she expected me to give her some of my Chinese food — oh and by the way she looked exactly like the corgi pictured in the above gif). After you’ve had a dog, it’s difficult to eat without the incessant barking in the background!

9. Dogs won’t leave you hanging.


Ever make plans with a human friend, only to find out that they canceled at the last minute? Well, no need to worry about that when you have a dog. They don’t know how to use phones, as far as I know, so there’s no reason to fear them calling up the neighbor’s poodle to see if they want to hit up some local bars, abandoning you to your TV and a paltry, lonesome microwave dinner. They’re there for you, and you alone!

10. Dogs know how to live.

It is often said that a dog is a man’s best friend, and rightfully so. Not only do dogs possess all of the qualities we look for in a companion, but they also lack those qualities and habits that we often find irritating in our friends and family. Dogs are loyal, caring, and enthusiastic. They are not offended easily, rude or mean as people can often be. I believe that at some time in their life, everyone should experience the joy of owning a dog.

A dog companion has all the same benefits as a human companion without the constant work and effort required for human interaction. They will listen to you for hours on end without a single argument or complaint, when you’re sad there’s no one better to lay with you while you cry, and when you want to exercise they will be more than happy to accompany you on a morning run or hike. In fact, in many instances I find that my dog gives me a reason to get out of the house, thus motivating me to work out. Dogs are always willing to go on an adventure with you, whether it be going to the lake for a day or walking down your driveway to get your mail. They are always more than happy to tag along with you, making your chores and daily outings a little more pleasant.

When I’m having a rough day nothing lifts my spirits more than walking through my front door and seeing my dog, sitting and waiting patiently. I don’t know of anyone else who is more excited to see me on a daily basis. It is an instant self-esteem boost to know that someone was missing me while I was gone. The sheer excitement in their eyes when they see you open the front door is enough to brighten anyone’s mood. They are the most loyal and patient companions a person could ask for. When I was younger I would go swimming across the street at my neighbor’s house, and my dog Shelby would sit patiently in the front yard for hours waiting for me to come home. I never had to worry about her running away, she would quietly lay in the grass beneath a tree and wait until I was done. The loyalty you find in a dog is incomparable to that of anyone else, a bond is created that is both genuine and unique. It’s almost as if a dog can sense when you are not feeling well. It is something that cannot be found in other pets or humans for that matter.

Like humans, dogs have a wide variety of personalities. Many people who consider themselves not to be dog people most likely just haven’t come in contact with a dog that meshes with their individual personality. The mutual love between an owner and a dog is truly special and everyone should get the chance to experience the unique bond that comes with living with a canine companion.

MAN IS DOG'S BEST FRIEND

Throughout time, the domesticated dog has been considered to be man's best friend. From waiting for you at the front door after school to bringing you the newspaper every morning, the positive energy and love that dogs have given to man seems endless. Aiding in disabilities, it is unquestionable that dogs have given some people the ability to be more independent. Guide dogs for the blind must be obedient and loyal enough to follow their master's commands, yet they also must be able to recognize the possible dangers of following that order. For example, an owner may wish to cross a busy intersection. The guide dog needs to be able to recognize oncoming traffic and disobey its master's order. To do these extraordinary things, guide dogs are bred, raised and trained by professionals for years before ever meeting their blind masters. While some canine companions are helping the visually impaired, others are helping bring criminals to justice. It is not uncommon to come across a police officer with a canine as a patrol partner in airports, parks and high-risk places. Likewise, there are tracking dogs for missing people and suspects, and substance detector dogs. Substance detector dogs are able to sniff out well-concealed drugs, explosives, accelerants and other things that human detectives and police officers would easily overlook. While dogs are capable of amazing feats, most dog owners best remember and love their dogs for the small everyday joys they can bring into a person's life.
In order to carry out the title as man's best friend, there must be the shaping and conditioning of the animal's life, done by man himself. Without the presence of man.
I believe in my best friend because he is always there for me. He stays with me when I’m sick. He lies down and watches TV with me. If I’m feeling down, he’ll run up and look me in the face with his big brown eyes, and when I acknowledge him, he rushes forwards and licks me all over the place. My best friend is my dog Baxter, and I believe in the example that he sets.

I believe in the way he treats others, how after we leave him for week when we go on vacation, he isn’t mad at us for leaving him behind, but rather he jumps all over the place, going from person to person, trying to decide who to play with and say “welcome back!” to first. Likewise, when I get home from school every day I see him lying on the mudroom floor, and when he hears my key turning in the lock his tail starts thumping against the stone floor. When the key finally clicks in the lock and the door opens, he jumps up and runs for the nearest toy as fast as he can, to show just how much he missed us throughout the day.

I believe in the way that he treats, and cares for us. How he comes running at the sound of a sneeze, licks us to make sure we’re ok when he hears our cries, real or otherwise, and how he vigilantly protects our home from the UPS man, our neighbors who go jogging, the school bus, and my sisters evil rip stick.

I believe in the way that he makes new friends, not caring if they are human or animal. He tries to say hello to everyone that we meet on our walks, much to our displeasure when that “person” is a car. He tried unsuccessfully to meet our cats for several months until he caught them by surprise and gave them a couple of licks in the face each. While they were and are not thrilled by the licks, they have come to realize that he doesn’t mean them any harm.

I believe in the way he takes his rewards, the fact that just being with the family is enough and that all of the treats, toys, and other gifts are a nice added bonus.

I believe that we need to learn from our dogs, to stop caring about ourselves and start caring about others. How many times have we told our friends to “suck it up” when they get hurt instead of getting them a band-aid or a cold pack? How many times have we helped our friends when they are sick? We all could use a bit of “dog” in the way that we live our lives, and in the way that we care for those around us. I believe that man’s best friend has taught us that we can be man’s best friend as well.

Why dogs are man’s best friends?
So often we hear various opinions about friendship; people often argue of what it is and what it should be like. It’s hard to say, who is right and who is wrong, but still you will hardly ever find people who don’t admit that dogs are the first to give us the example of true friendship.
To support this idea, we can find numerous incidents, proving great devotion, faith and love of dogs to their masters. First of all we should recollect the story of dog Bobby. It happened long time ago, but it is still remembered and honored. The matter is, when the master of the dog, John Gray, died, dog found his grave and came there to stay with the master forever.
Bobby lived at the grave and then left for the better world to join the beloved master. The story of Bobby impressed people so much, it made such a profound impact on them, that they decided to put it into history and built a monument to the dog. The statue can be found in Edinburgh, Scotland, where it serves as one of the most important sights.

To give more justifications, we should turn to the book of popular Austrian writer Thomas Bresina “What is dog’s life?”. It tells us how a smart St. Bernard called Robin is saved from melancholy and starvation by the girl Penny. Following the girl in all her troubles, Robin becomes her savior in turn: he overcomes his strong natural fear of water and jumps into the lake in order to protect his new mistress from the persecutors. Moreover, when his previous, true master returns, after long hesitation Robin finally chooses Penny, with whom he has experienced a lot of good and bad as well, whom he has a lot to be thankful for and who loves him heartily, absolutely unselfishly.
Some people may claim that it is fiction and not real life. To refute that, I’d like to stress, that I do know examples from my own experience. My good friend had had a dog for 4 years, when his father married for the second time. My friend’s stepmother hated the dog and once took a car to take it away from the town. But in three days my desperate friend found his pet meeting him from school. The dog refused to return home, but never agreed to leave his master without his will. What is more, when my friend got seriously ill, his dog refused to eat and looked rather weak himself. It seems to me, its big heart could break, if his master didn’t survive.
To sum up, I dare say that dogs, getting under our influence, being tamed by us, put their trust entirely on us. As against to people, they never think of purposes, use or expedience of friendship they share with us. Being put under the difficult choice between their own good and the good of their true friends, they prefer the latter without any doubt. Their devotion and fondness to us can in no case be crushed by jealousy, distrust or resentment.
According to that, we can make no other conclusion, but admitting that dogs are man’s best friends. And due to that, we have much to learn from them in our human relationships. No matter how passionately you search for truth, you can’t be sure in things you try to believe. Meanwhile dogs prove their honesty with no words. Sometimes even it seems to us, that they understand us better than anyone else, and although they can’t speak in turn, they always support us with their faithful eyes, putting their heads on our knees and probably trying to assure us that everything will be okay.