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Are Dogs Popular Pets in China?

ByDog Central Reading Time: 1 minute

Many are familiar with the Chinese policy adopted in 1979, which prevented families from having more than one child. According to the Chinese government, that policy prevented 400 million births. In 2015, the Communist Party of China relaxed the restrictions slightly and changed the law to allow two children per family.

Few are aware however that a similar policy was implemented for dogs. In a number of Chinese cities — including Qingdao and Shanghai — only one dog is allowed per family. Due to this policy, dogs will not be as popular in some cities, as they were before.

Canine population control:

Families that have more than one pup will be required to surrender the animals to an adoption agency.
The new policy also bans so-called “ferocious” dog breeds, including pit bulls, Doberman Pinschers, and Tibetan Mastiffs.
Dog owners are required to register pets, and non-compliance will result in a fine equivalent to $60 USD.

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What Are Some Types of Non-Shedding Dogs?

ByDog Central January 24, 2022January 25, 2022 Reading Time: 3 minutes

Non-shedding dogs, or hypoallergenic dogs tend to provoke fewer allergies, and may prove easier for the person with slight allergies to dogs, or who simply does not want to clean up dog hair all the time. The term “non-shedding” is actually something of a misnomer. Even though dogs are often called non-shedding, they may shed a little…

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What are the Different Types of Homeopathy for Dogs?

ByDog Central January 24, 2022January 25, 2022 Reading Time: 2 minutes

There are numerous homeopathic remedies that may be used to treat dogs. Among the most common are phosphorus, silica, aconite, and nux vomica. Homeopathy for dogs can be used to treat everything from gum infections and vomiting to cysts and the sudden development of fever. In general, homeopathic treatments are thought to be safe and effective for dog owners. To ensure…

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What Was So Special About the First Therapy Dog?

ByDog Central March 21, 2022April 19, 2022 Reading Time: 2 minutes

A four-pound (1.8-kg) Yorkshire Terrier found abandoned in the New Guinea jungle became a sensation both during and after World War II, and is remembered not only as a war hero, but also as the first known therapy dog. The story begins in 1944, when a soldier found the dog, later named Smoky, in an…

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What are Some Types of Hunting Dogs?

ByDog Central January 24, 2022January 27, 2022 Reading Time: 3 minutes

There are five main types of hunting dogs: hounds, gun dogs, terriers, curs, and feists. Not all of these types of hunting dogs are used throughout the world. Feists, for example, tend to be found primarily in the United States, especially in the Southern States. However, all of these types have ancient lineages, and they…

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What is a Purse Dog?

ByDog Central January 24, 2022January 25, 2022 Reading Time: 3 minutes

A purse dog has two definitions. The first is a purse made in the shape of a dog, often a whimsical carrying case for young girls and teens. You can get a variety of stuffed animal, plush, breed dog types made into a purse, and these tend to reflect a Hollywood trend relating to the…

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Can I Really get a Hypoallergenic Dog?

ByDog Central January 24, 2022January 25, 2022 Reading Time: 2 minutes

The answer to this question is a very qualified “yes.” Hypoallergenic dogs certainly exist, but one must realize that hypoallergenic means “less allergens,” not “no allergens.” All dogs produce dander, the main culprit in dog allergies, to some degree, and a dog’s saliva and urine can also cause allergic reactions. Dander includes shed fur, but also flakes of…

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