Himalayan News Service
KATHMANDU: If you are of the opinion that keeping a dog as a pet is merely for security purpose then you are wrong. There are more than 150 species of dogs around the world, with their own individual character by nature. Though generally, dogs are considered as guards many of the species are more of a friend to their masters. So, at times people can enjoy the company dog to get rid of tiredness and escape from loneliness. “Dog is a social animal like us. So, we should not be its owner but their guardians. Dogs should be treated as one of the family members,” opined Suresh Shah, Managing Director, Mt Everest Kennel Club, stressing that dogs are good friends to people if they are treated well. According to Shah, there are many breeds of dogs, which are tamed for their better companionship rather than security or else purposes. Namely - Japanese Spitz, Labrador Retriever, Pug, Dachshund, Cocker Spaniel and Golden Retriever are some of the breeds, which are mostly liked in Nepal and abroad. Japanese SpitzJapanese Spitz is one of the most popular breed in Nepal. It is the most loved, white, fluffy breeds. Basically, Spitz is around 12 inches high and 5 - 10 kilograms of weight with a long, pure white coat, and a magnificent plumed tail. It is an indoor pet, which enjoys playing inside room. Though the breed is considered to be a companion animal, it is an effective home protector too. As its name suggests, its place of origin is Japan. Labrador RetrieverIt is one of the most popular breeds of dogs in the world. These days Labrador is getting popular among Nepalis as well. This dog is also called as Labrador and Small water dog. Though originally they were used as gun dogs, these days it is taken as one of the best companion dog. The maximum height of this dog ranges from 21 and 1/2 to 22 and 1/2 inches while it weighs from 25-34 kilograms. Generally, Labrador is found in yellow, black and mid-brown colours. Originally, Labrador are from the Great Britian.PugPug is yet another popular breed of dog best known for its companionship. Unlike other dogs it has wrinkly, short-muzzled face. The original use of Pug was companion and still it is considered to be one of the best companion dogs. Normally, a Pug stands to a height of 10-11 inches and weighs 6-8 kilograms. This dog is found in various colours like apricot, fawn, black and silver. Pugs are originally from China. “Dogs could be a better companion as long as its master takes it as a friend,” said Shah adding, the owner must be a dog lover to seek companionship from the dog. Shah added no matter how friendly a dog is by nature, if its owner does not treat it well then it is not fair to expect the dog to be friendly with you as well. “Dogs can’t speak like us but they have similar emotions like us. They do have human feelings, which they express accordingly with situations. Dogs are more faithful than human these days,” shared Shah adding, the more one gives company to a dog, the more it will return to its master
KATHMANDU: If you are of the opinion that keeping a dog as a pet is merely for security purpose then you are wrong. There are more than 150 species of dogs around the world, with their own individual character by nature. Though generally, dogs are considered as guards many of the species are more of a friend to their masters. So, at times people can enjoy the company dog to get rid of tiredness and escape from loneliness. “Dog is a social animal like us. So, we should not be its owner but their guardians. Dogs should be treated as one of the family members,” opined Suresh Shah, Managing Director, Mt Everest Kennel Club, stressing that dogs are good friends to people if they are treated well. According to Shah, there are many breeds of dogs, which are tamed for their better companionship rather than security or else purposes. Namely - Japanese Spitz, Labrador Retriever, Pug, Dachshund, Cocker Spaniel and Golden Retriever are some of the breeds, which are mostly liked in Nepal and abroad. Japanese SpitzJapanese Spitz is one of the most popular breed in Nepal. It is the most loved, white, fluffy breeds. Basically, Spitz is around 12 inches high and 5 - 10 kilograms of weight with a long, pure white coat, and a magnificent plumed tail. It is an indoor pet, which enjoys playing inside room. Though the breed is considered to be a companion animal, it is an effective home protector too. As its name suggests, its place of origin is Japan. Labrador RetrieverIt is one of the most popular breeds of dogs in the world. These days Labrador is getting popular among Nepalis as well. This dog is also called as Labrador and Small water dog. Though originally they were used as gun dogs, these days it is taken as one of the best companion dog. The maximum height of this dog ranges from 21 and 1/2 to 22 and 1/2 inches while it weighs from 25-34 kilograms. Generally, Labrador is found in yellow, black and mid-brown colours. Originally, Labrador are from the Great Britian.PugPug is yet another popular breed of dog best known for its companionship. Unlike other dogs it has wrinkly, short-muzzled face. The original use of Pug was companion and still it is considered to be one of the best companion dogs. Normally, a Pug stands to a height of 10-11 inches and weighs 6-8 kilograms. This dog is found in various colours like apricot, fawn, black and silver. Pugs are originally from China. “Dogs could be a better companion as long as its master takes it as a friend,” said Shah adding, the owner must be a dog lover to seek companionship from the dog. Shah added no matter how friendly a dog is by nature, if its owner does not treat it well then it is not fair to expect the dog to be friendly with you as well. “Dogs can’t speak like us but they have similar emotions like us. They do have human feelings, which they express accordingly with situations. Dogs are more faithful than human these days,” shared Shah adding, the more one gives company to a dog, the more it will return to its master
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