Dogs as Pets ! - Toy Poodle

Do you know who is a ‘Cynologist’  !?

 

How fond are you of dogs !  - I am happy seeing them at a distance, but when closer feel very uncomfortable, especially street dogs when you are returning home by walk or on a two-wheeler late night in a low lit road. 

Dogs are often the best pets – or is it the cats ?  At Chandigarh, the civic body has proposed newer restrictions - from prohibition in taking pet dogs to certain places, including Sukhna Lake, to being fined Rs 10,000 as single-time penalty, from proposing a ban on seven breeds/  “In response to the evolving dynamics of urban life in Chandigarh, where the presence of pet and community dogs has become increasingly prominent, the Municipal Corporation recognises the importance of harmonising the interactions between humans and these four-legged companions. The amendments in existing bylaws reflect a commitment to creating a more harmonious coexistence between humans and their beloved companions in our vibrant city of Chandigarh. Accordingly, draft has been prepared,” the civic body notes. 

The owner will have to keep the dog(s) chained/leashed (not longer than 1.5-2.0 metres) while taking it outside.  All ferocious dog(s) will be duly muzzled and a stick will be carried by the escort accompanying the dog(s) while taking it out. Dog(s) with aggressive behaviour shall be got trained through dog trainers registered with Municipal Corporation, Chandigarh, to avoid any unwanted incident.  The owner will have to ensure that the dog(s) wear a collar affixed with the metal token issued by the registration authority, at all the times. 

ஒவ்வொரு நாய் வளர்ப்பவரும் சொல்வது - எங்க நாய் (இப்படி அழைக்கக்கூடாது !! - அதன் பெயரைத்தான் சொல்லவேண்டும்!) சாது, கடிக்காது !  - நம் பயம் - கடித்தால் என்ன செய்வது, கடிக்க வேண்டாமே, மேலே பாய்வது போல பாவலா  காட்டினாலே போதுமே !  மேலும் -  ஏய், சும்மா இரு, அவர் நம்மவர் தான் என்ற செல்ல அதட்டல் அதன் மூளைக்கு உடனடியாக சென்று சேருமா !!

 

A recent study published in Frontiers in Psychology found that dog owners tend to have higher self-esteem than those without pets. !! Cat owners, on the other hand, appear to have slightly lower self-esteem compared with their non-pet owning counterparts. These findings are consistent with other psychological research regarding pet ownership and well-being. Personality traits also play a role in determining happiness among pet owners. One study found that dog and cat owners differ in terms of the Big Five personality traits: neuroticism, extroversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness and openness.  The authors of the research found that dog owners were more agreeable and less neurotic than cat owners. Dog owners were also found to be more extroverted, which is another indicator of well-being. 

Well I have neither a dog nor a cat ! – and most apartment dwellers like me can ill-afford to raise animals !!  -  the otherday at Hyderabad near Hussainsagar lake, saw a cute little dog.  Despite its  diminutive size,  this breed which reportedly costs anywhere between 30000 to 75000  stands proudly among dogdom's true aristocrats. Beneath the curly, low-allergen coat is an elegant athlete and companion for all reasons and seasons.  Read that they  come in three size varieties: Standards should be more than 15 inches tall at the shoulder; Miniatures are 15 inches or under; Toys stand no more than 10 inches. All three varieties have the same build and proportions.   

The one photographed is ‘toy Poodle’ -  the Poodle, called the Pudel in German and the Caniche in French, is a breed of water dog?.   They have a distinctive thick, curly coat that comes in many colors and patterns, with only solid colors recognized by breed registries. Poodles are active and intelligent, and are particularly able to learn from humans. Poodles tend to live 10–18 years, with smaller varieties tending to live longer than larger ones.

 

A water dog is a type of gundog (hunters)  bred to flush and retrieve game from water. Water dogs are considered the progenitors of most modern retriever dog breeds.  Toy Poodle is a sensitive dog that wants to be a member of the family. The breed has an uncanny ability to read body language and anticipate owner commands, sometimes acting before you speak or gesture. But this sensitivity can also make some toys skittish, snappy, or territorial. They may be quick to bark and act suspicious of strangers!!  

Cynology  is the study of matters related to canines or domestic dogs. It could also denote  a serious zoological approach to the study of dogs as well as by writers on canine subjects, dog breeders, trainers and enthusiasts who study the dog informally.  

The ground rule of Chandigarh that would make the lives of all others liveable, is – the owner of the registered dog(s) [should be of all dogs !] will keep the dogs under his/her control at all times so that it does not intimidate, annoy, hurt or bite any person. Damage or injury caused by a registered dog(s) to any person or to his/her property and sole liability to compensate the victim, if required, shall remain with the owner of the registered dogs. The dog(s) will be impounded for observation of behaviour and penalty will be imposed over the owner. 

With regards – S Sampathkumar
16.10.2023