Baby
photos are something
that everybody loves
even when
the baby is not our own. When we become parents, we
always want to find
every way possible
to register all those beautiful moments
of our
babies and baby photos
is one
of the more popular, easy
and effective ways
to do it. One of
the first pictures that many
parents want to keep is
the ultrasound picture which parents can use to show everybody the soon-to-be-born baby.
Some parents use the internet
in order to find some information
with pictures of the fetus so
they can get an idea of what is happening inside the mothers belly during the different stages of the
baby development. There is nothing more exciting than having
and idea of how their baby is growing and almost feeling that he/she is in their arms. And when the expectant mother
feels the
kicks of the baby, she couldnt
be happier since
they start to imagine
if the baby is going to become a soccer player.
When the baby is just born everybody wants to
take pictures on the little one wrapped in blanket like a mexican taco with a little hat on, theres nothing cutter than that.
Some parents dress up their babies with the outfits that a friend gives away which regularly are two sizes bigger; this is a great opportunity to take very funny and sweet pictures. These pictures of the baby in the hospital are the most popular which are good to give away to every member of the family. At this time, parents start their collection of their baby photos; every pose or gesture is a good opportunity to take a picture on the baby which will be remembered forever.
Baby photos of any kind are beautiful by themselves but when are taken by a professional photographer they become a
real master piece. There are parents that hire a professional to take quality pictures either in color or
blank and white. Normally parents pose with the baby or babies making a wonderful portrait that will be the envy of everybody. Some parents even take professional pictures and send them to baby photos contests
where their babies get to be seen by many people and decide which one looks nicer.
However, the only appearance of their baby to the eyes of
lots of people
might be enough for the parents to be proud of their little ones.
You
might need some baby photos for certain project and dont have
your own baby or babies to take pictures on, but dont worry because you can always go to the internet and visit one of the many baby
sites where you can find hundreds and hundreds of baby photos that you can use.
There all kinds of them, all of them really cute and some sites are really good in presenting these pictures, they present them in
calendars, key chains, greeting cards, wall papers for your computer and lots of other nice ideas which are very good
presents for everybody in the family and friends. Take note that some sites are protected and you will need to pay a little fee if you want to download pictures.
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Purebreds, you can find them
in movies, in forums, web sites
and even exclusively in dog shows. They are popular
and are well-liked
by many people
and dog owners. Cross breeds also known
as mutts are not
so fortunate. They
get little attention and are widely found in animal shelters. Why is there such
a huge disparity? This article seeks to discuss
that and help you learn more about pure and mixed breeds.
Pure Breeds are dogs that are well-documented and acknowledged
by the public
as a group
with similar lineage. They are selectively bred dogs that produce a particular body type and specific behaviors that are
relatively similar throughout
the particular breed. In order
for a dog to
be recognized as a true breed,
it must
be proven that its parents are of
the same ancestry such that they will pass on their exact temperament, characteristic and appearance - this is known as breeding true.
For people involved
with professional breeding, there is a huge
difference between purebreds and mutts. Some cross breeds
might well be purebred, they
only lack
the proper paper to prove that they are so. If you are looking for a pet and have no interest in entering competitions
with your dog, this might be a viable option for you and
the cost is considerably lower too.
The selection process of purebreds is
done very carefully. The
pair is tested for every possible disease which includes having all the information regarding the pair's ancestors and health records on file. Should there be no problem in the history of the pair, then the breeding can begin. During testing, should the pair is not compatible due to diseases that are common in a specific breed, another dog will be selected as a
match instead.
There are many places to get a dog such as a kennel or the pet store but if you want to get a purebred, it is advisable to seek a reputable breeder to get the best results.
Cross breeds in contrast are likely to have been bred out of experimentation to produce a better, stronger and healthier breed than its parents. It is also very likely that they are the results of accidents. On the whole, cross breeds are so different it is almost impossible for anyone to list down their various characteristics in details.
When it comes to the dog's health, purebreds could encounter lesser problems because the breeder
has done a good job in
screening and getting the best and healthy dogs to breed. On the other hand, a relatively common issue with purebreds is that they face higher chances to inherit health problems from their parents; eye diseases that cause blindness, bone and joint disorders that cause lameness, sudden heart disease that causes early death, epilepsy, seizures, or immune system diseases, just to name a few of the over 300 genetic health defects documented in dogs.
The chances of a purebred being infected with inherited health issues is much higher due to 2 primary reasons:
1. The AKC makes it compulsory for all purebreds involve in the breeding process to be dogs that are registered with them, only then will their offspring be recognized as purebreds. This rule take off the large majority of other dogs that could have been available to breed. Because of this reason, most purebreds are bred on a close gene pool with similar ancestry. Without the introduction of new and unrelated genes in to the breed in the long run, purebred dogs suffer from "loss of genetic diversity," which inevitably leads to dogs with inherited health problems.
2. There are instances
where certain breeders are more concerned about financial gain rather than the welfare of the animal. This is especially true of
those breeders who
do not practice the strict guidelines of proper breeding thereby producing inferior dogs.
To
avoid getting a dog with inherited health problems, you should always look for responsible breeders who make their dogs go through medical tests as proof of good health. Some of the health tests are - Cardiac test to detect certain heart diseases, Ophthalmic test to determine the presence of PRA and cataracts, X-rays to detect hip dysplasia and elbow dysplasia. Bear in mind that not all tests are required as certain inherited health problems are present in certain breeds only.
Mixed bred dogs on the other hand are surprising generally healthier than purebreds. Cross breeds tend to enjoy better health and vigor because of their wide range of genes diversity. The main reason is because the parents' genes are by and large not related, it is highly unlikely for the puppy to inherit bad genes that are not presented in both parents. It is usually the pairing up of the same defective genes that cause inherited health problems to occur.
Some dog owners has a tendency to like purebreds more than cross breeds. The primary reason is that it carries a certain prestige with it, often glamorized by television, movies and breeders. They are also
constantly featured at dog shows where mixed dogs are not allowed to compete in without a compelling reason.
These incidents led the public to
believe that the cross breeds are inferior dogs when compare to the purebreds, therefore they
create lesser interests and
awareness from the public. It is a shame to see most of them being round up frequently and left to die in animal shelters.
To conclude, purebreds will give you predictable characteristics that you are looking for in a dog, but suffer from higher potential for genetic defects and inherited health problems.
Cross breeds are more likely to be healthier on the whole, nevertheless, you have to accept the fact that your dog has the chance to
grow up into something that is not predictable, including his appearance and temperament. The only option is to make
smart educated guesses by observing its parents closely. Nevertheless, you also know that your dog is truly unique and one of its kind.
To bring a dog into your life is a long commitment and possibly a life changing decision. You should
avoid making a decision to get a puppy solely on the fact if it is pure breed or not. In fact, the more important aspect is to consider getting a dog breed that suits your lifestyle and family.
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