Nowadays, there are more and more people who have dogs, but what many people don't know is that dogs are actually divided into "earth dogs" and "pet dogs", so what is the difference between them?
1. Definition of "earth dog" and "pet dog".
What is a pet dog?
Pet dog, in a broad sense, refers to a kind of dog that is domesticated by humans and specially bred to accompany humans.
In the narrow sense, the concept mostly refers to a dog with a good breed pedigree and an accurate scientific name.
For example, butterfly dogs, golden retrievers, teddy, etc., these dogs that we can name are pet dogs.
What is Dirt Dog?
The earth dog refers to a dog that has not been domesticated by humans, which is commonly known as a "wild dog".
They often have a difficult time knowing the exact pedigree, are usually crossbred dogs, and there is no special standard definition of what they look like.
For example, the Chinese pastoral dog that we all know is a general term for the earth dog.
2. The difference between "earth dog" and "pet dog".
Difference in blood
The most essential difference between a soil dog and a pet dog is the difference in blood.
Pet dogs have clear breed and pedigree criteria, and can usually find corresponding genetic backgrounds and characteristics.
Native dogs are not artificially bred and are usually bred naturally, and it is difficult to find a clear genetic background and pedigree.
Shape differences
The difference between earth dogs and pet dogs can also be clearly seen in appearance.
Pet dogs have been artificially bred, and most of the bloodlines are relatively pure, so their appearance will be more stable and beautiful.
Naturally grown soil dogs will look more "casual", regardless of body size or appearance in the growth of more random.
Personality differences
There is also a big difference in the personality of earth dogs and pet dogs.
Pet dogs will have a more docile and clingy personality and will be more likely to establish intimate relationships with humans.
In contrast, the Earth Dog will have a more independent personality and be more "wild" in behavior and social skills.
Price differences
The price of a soil dog and a pet dog can be said to be "very different".
According to different breeds, pedigrees, and a certain amount of breeding costs, the price of pet dogs will be relatively high.
In many cases, the earth dog can even be "purchased for 0 yuan", and a dog can be obtained by using "kidnapping" instead of buying on the side of the road.
Survivability differences
The survival ability of pet dogs in the wild is much lower than that of earth dogs.
Once the artificially bred pet dog leaves the human feeding, it is difficult to adapt to the wild life for a while.
The ancestors of the earth dog have always lived in the wild, and they are able to rely on their ability to obtain food to avoid danger.
3. Suggestions for raising "earth dogs" and "pet dogs".
Some earth dogs will have a relatively large "wild nature", their temperament is not stable enough, and they can easily become aggressive. Therefore, if you raise a local dog, you must give it good socialization training, and it is best to educate it to learn good social behavior. It can be combined with treats when training, which can make the dog more focused and train faster.
The physique of pet dogs will be worse than that of earth dogs, especially the stomach and intestines will be more fragile. Therefore, when raising pet dogs, we must pay attention to diet, and it is recommended that pet owners choose a dog food with probiotic ingredients as the staple food, so that they can slowly regulate the dog's stomach and intestines in daily life and help it grow better.
Epilogue:
Do you prefer a pet dog or a dirt dog?