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In reply to the discussion: The most incredible animal photo I've ever seen [View all]BlueMan Votes
(903 posts)87. actually- dogs are more scavenger than predator.
http://www.4pawsu.com/k9myths.html
MYTH #1: DOGS ARE PACK ANIMALS
Original beliefs about dogs as pack animals was based on their descendance from wolves. However, recent observations of free-roaming dog populations throughout the world have revealed that dogs are more scavengers than predators, and therefore live much more solitary lives than wolves. After all, it does not benefit a scavenger to share small amounts of food with a large group of other animals.
Dogs are social animals and will gather in groups (generally around available food sources such as garbage dumps), however, the groups are loosely structured with animals joining and leaving randomly and frequently, a trait not found in wolf packs.
It is because of their social nature that domestic dogs fit so well into our families. However, all evidence indicates that dogs are not, in fact, pack animals.
MYTH #1: DOGS ARE PACK ANIMALS
Original beliefs about dogs as pack animals was based on their descendance from wolves. However, recent observations of free-roaming dog populations throughout the world have revealed that dogs are more scavengers than predators, and therefore live much more solitary lives than wolves. After all, it does not benefit a scavenger to share small amounts of food with a large group of other animals.
Dogs are social animals and will gather in groups (generally around available food sources such as garbage dumps), however, the groups are loosely structured with animals joining and leaving randomly and frequently, a trait not found in wolf packs.
It is because of their social nature that domestic dogs fit so well into our families. However, all evidence indicates that dogs are not, in fact, pack animals.
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Thanks! That post would prob would get better coverage here, you're right.
Michigan Alum
Nov 2012
#135
I see one dog trying to gnaw on the other, just like my collie tries to do to my hound.
Brickbat
Nov 2012
#95
No. That is not what is happening. I know someone who knows the two dogs well
jsmirman
Nov 2012
#133
dogs have been with us for hundreds of thousands of years and some scholars believe
roguevalley
Nov 2012
#102
So rather than keep it to yourself and move on, you opted to strike a negative tone in the thread.
Chemisse
Nov 2012
#70
if everyone posted by the caveat you suggest- DU would be a pretty lean message board.
BlueMan Votes
Nov 2012
#72
wow. the resident stalker. i guess i should be flattered with all the attention.
BlueMan Votes
Nov 2012
#111
you kind of started the whole name-calling thing... I guess i should have said resident hypocrite?
BlueMan Votes
Nov 2012
#115
Do tell, please, oh ye of the extermination of almost 6 million people. In America.
flvegan
Nov 2012
#116
i'm not sure what the response is supposed to be to incoherent ramblings...
BlueMan Votes
Nov 2012
#120
that's okay- you can keep your territory. i don't think it would suit me.
BlueMan Votes
Nov 2012
#126
make up your small mind- which is it, Troll or Zombie? or maybe a Zombie Troll?
BlueMan Votes
Nov 2012
#101
yeah, Chemisse, it's beyond just being a little negative. he's full on nasty imho.
Divine Discontent
Nov 2012
#193
do what you do honey and don't let the trolls bother you. If you can't find compassion
roguevalley
Nov 2012
#106
Yawn. If you don't train any dog, you get trouble. Read the stats on small dogs
roguevalley
Nov 2012
#107
One of my neighbors has a yorkie who has bitten 5 people. I blame the woman - who is mean....
Michigan Alum
Nov 2012
#117
I bear these animals no ill will and hope they find an appropriate home
whatchamacallit
Nov 2012
#62
Good! I was thinking just the same. They may be swamped (pun intended) but it's a good thought.
nolabear
Nov 2012
#119
can you please place the website with phone number of the shelter, along with the dogs ID numbers?
Sunlei
Nov 2012
#178
Wow. This thread has picked up a LOT of responses. Who'd have thunk it? nt
Honeycombe8
Nov 2012
#194
hahaha... aint it always the case for threads about the breed used for bad behavior
Divine Discontent
Nov 2012
#197