The dog, whose scientific name is "dog", is very sensitive in hearing, sight and smell, and is one of the earliest domesticated animals. Since ancient times, it has won people's love with its lively, lovely and considerate characteristics. According to research, China began to keep dogs more than 5,000 years ago. The remains of dogs have been found in Neolithic cultural relics in the Southern and Northern Dynasties, and the patterns of dogs have been engraved on pottery. From this perspective, the survival and development of dogs and humans are very close. There are hundreds of Chinese characters with "dog" beside them, which shows the preference of ancient people for dogs.
Dogs are widely distributed in the world, with more than 260 kinds. Dogs are also widely used, such as pulling carts, delivering letters, guarding, searching and herding sheep. During the Jin Dynasty, Lu Ji was an official in Luoyang and kept a pet dog named "Huang Er", who could deliver letters back and forth. During the Yuan and Ming Dynasties, there were 20 dog stations in the lower reaches of Heilongjiang, which used dogs to deliver official documents and letters on a large scale. Military dogs are more capable. Once when the Spartan king attacked Mon Togna, he found that there was a conspiracy in his army. He sent a large group of dog soldiers as sentries and surrounded the town. As a result, no traitor can escape. A French military dog named "Prusi Ao" braved the bullets and bravely rescued three injured soldiers to safety. During World War II, the Soviet army had a military dog. When it saw that its owner was shot and killed by the Germans on the ground, it pounced and bit off a finger of the enemy. In the years after the war, military dogs retired to Berlin. One day, I accidentally recognized the murderer who killed its owner in the street, jumped off the Mercedes and killed it. Later, it was found that the deceased was missing a finger.
Dogs have long been regarded as pets. Tsui Hark recorded in Notes on the Qing Dynasty: "The most precious dog in the world is actually produced in the capital of China." The value of Shi Jing dog lies in its coat color commensurate with its appearance, large and short ears, concave nose upturned, short and curved legs, and even coat color pattern when walking. With the increasing popularity of "pets", there are more and more people who love dogs and keep dogs in China, and pet dogs will be more favored by people. Some people regard these cute and clever puppies as their darling.
Interesting news about dogs
Dogs redress grievances for their owners: In the Song Dynasty, Hong Mai's Jane Yizhi recorded that Wei Yancheng, a magistrate in Xuzhou, accepted a case of killing an old monk for money, which was solved by dogs. In a remote buddhist nun outside the city, there lived an old monk who kept a dog and a cat as companions. One evening, a thief walked into buddhist nun, killed the old monk and took some of his money. Monks and dogs followed, turned into the city and barked at thieves in many places. Everyone was surprised to know that the dog was raised by a monk, so they broke the thief and reported it to the official. Soon, the case was solved and the thief was punished.
Dog Revenge for Master: During the Shaoxing period of Song Dynasty, there was a dog whose owner was a doctor named Zhu. Old people often travel from one state to another, practicing medicine and selling medicines. They have a lot of savings because of their excellent medical skills. One day, a gangster pretended that his mother was seriously ill, tricked Zhu into going home and killing him, and robbed him of all his belongings. The dog fled to the county seat and barked in front of the county government. The magistrate was very surprised and sent two officers to follow him. The dog took them to the Woods and dug up the owner's body with two claws. Then he took them to the murderer's house, with police clothes in his mouth, and the truth came out.
Longest-lived dog: The oldest dog in the world is a australian shepherd living in Rochester, Australia, named Bourrouilh, who lived for 29 years and 5 months. The oldest recorded dog in Britain is a Welsh Ke Jiquan named Duffy, who lived for 27 years and 3 13 days.
The richest dog:. A dog has billions of dollars, which is not incomprehensible in the west. This dog named "Gunter IV" leads an extremely luxurious life: it has a lawyer, a doctor and a maid, and some people bathe it and prepare three sumptuous meals. It can swim in the swimming pool or let the driver go for a drive. It is also a sponsor and honorary chairman of a water sports team. Whenever athletes take part in the competition, it will be there to take photos with them. All the players like it very much because they got its sponsorship of 40 thousand dollars. This dog belongs to an Austrian countess named Linstein in Faria, Italy. She keeps a dog named "Gunter III". She loves it very much because it barks like singing. 199 1 year, the countess died, and a lot of inheritance was inherited by her descendants "Gunter IV". Now this rich dog lives in a welfare home near Pisa. Toby is a purebred poodle who lives in new york, USA. After his master died, he left him a huge legacy of150,000 dollars.
Queen's Favorite Dog: Welsh Ke Jiquan is a fearless dog. The Queen of England loves her Welsh Kejiquan very much. By chance, her Welsh Ke Jiquan crossed with a dachshund (Princess Margaret's pet dog) and gave birth to an informal breed (Durkheim). The queen still has one of them.
The earliest dog show: 1859, the first dog show in the world was held in a new town in England. The kennel club was founded in 1873. They held the first dog show in 189 1. The biggest dog show is the100th anniversary exhibition in Birmingham, USA. The number of dogs participating in the exhibition is as high as 22,993.
Dogs roaming in space: Before Gagarin took the "Oriental 1" spacecraft to the sky, the Baikonur rocket launch site of the former Soviet Union used animals for scientific experiments in the sky many times. 1May, 960 15, a dog named "Leika" took the first satellite spaceship and became the first animal on earth to go into space.
Dogs talk to people: Dr. Mehai Baroness, a famous Romanian zoologist, has been teaching a sheepdog named Ginger to talk to people for more than 20 years, and has achieved gratifying results. Now the dog can not only speak more than 600 English words, but also read two dialogues in Shakespeare's plays. The scientific community believes that this achievement is an amazing breakthrough in animal science research.
Dogs watch TV: Zhang Jun, a farmer in Heze City, Shandong Province, has a dog who likes watching TV very much. Whenever the host watches TV, he also lies in front of the TV and watches with relish. On one occasion, when the thrilling martial arts scene of the martial arts film "Four Famous Detectives" was shown on TV, the dog first barked and then jumped on the table, trying to fight with the TV. Fortunately, it was stopped in time and the loss was avoided.
Driving the dog: In Britain, there are cars specially prepared for dogs. Dogs can sit by themselves, while their owners must sit by and watch.
Dogs pull votes: In order to run for re-election, French President Mitterrand always leads dogs out from time to time. And talk about the benefits of having a dog from time to time. To show his support for raising dogs. Otherwise, he is likely to lose hundreds of thousands or even millions of dog voters.
Dog barks: There is a puppy in Washington, USA. On Sunday, the dog was locked at home by its owner, so hungry that he imitated the way his owner called, pushed the receiver of the phone, and then screamed into the microphone, which alerted the police. After finding his residence, he opened the door and wanted to know why.
Dog Accommodation Hotel: There is a hotel in London, England that provides accommodation for dogs. 1983 was first created by John Burton and his wife. The museum is luxuriously decorated and well-equipped, and it costs a dog one night 15.
Dogs enter the bar: There is a dog bar in Washington, USA. Customers bring their dogs in, and the bar provides dog cakes, mineral water, dog pajamas, dog toys and so on. If the customer's dog has a birthday, the bar will also give a birthday steak or roast duck breast.
Anecdotes about dogs abroad
Dog monuments in Australia and France. On the cliff in Sydney, Australia, located in Oceania, stands a monument to dogs. Legend has it that a long time ago, there was a small hotel on the edge of a cliff. The owner keeps a dog. It has met many people who committed suicide by jumping into the sea on a cliff because of poverty. Over time, I gradually learned to read and read. Whenever it sees people playing happily here, it will swim around with confidence. If you see someone sitting on a cliff with a sad face, run back to the hotel, and the shopkeeper will follow suit to persuade the desperate people. As a result, hundreds of people will be saved. Later, when the dog died, people thought of its benefits and set up a monument for the dog on the cliff.
There is also a monument to dogs in Paris, France. One winter, 465,438+0 climbers were climbing a mountain peak in the north of Paris when an avalanche suddenly occurred, burying all the climbers. People sent a strong dog named "Barry" with a few kilograms of white wine around his neck to rescue him. Barry pulled the climbers out of the snow one by one. He also used stunts to pour wine into every athlete, saved the last one, mistook it for a wolf and killed Barry. Forty people who saved lives built a monument for the dog to thank Barry for saving his life.
The "dog protection act" in the United States.
There is a law in Los Angeles, USA: "No one is allowed to use violence against dogs." Even if people are attacked by dogs in this city, they can only hide and run away.
Britain's "dog paradise".
Britain is known as "the sun never sets", and the world's first "dog-loving paradise" came into being in the "dog-loving craze", which was initiated by John Burton and his wife on 1983. The park is located in a luxury apartment in Misin Town, Kim County. There are both "day care department" and "full-time care department". Dogs are mostly owned by wealthy aristocratic families.
"Dog Training Club" in France.
In France, "dog fever" is quite distinctive, and there are several specialized dog training clubs in cities of all sizes. The dog training club will train all kinds of pet dogs, guide dogs and police dogs according to social needs.
"Dog Criminals School" in Britain.
There is a dog offender school in London, England, which is responsible for transforming those stubborn "criminal" dogs into "law-abiding" dogs. Dogs sent to this school are divided into biting dogs, fighting dogs, killing chickens and killing dogs. They are "training" for their own crimes. Only those who have been trained and reformed can graduate. The warden in charge of this school is a former Scottish detective.
Canada's "dog toilet".
In Ottawa, the capital of Canada, there is a dog "special toilet" with an investment of about $30,000. This dog-specific "toilet" looks like a chair, mainly composed of columns and a conveyor belt. The dog sat on it in a hurry and the shit fell on the conveyor belt. After going to the toilet, as long as the owner presses the switch, the conveyor belt will automatically turn one square, waiting for another dog to come and use it cleanly.
"Dog Hospital" in France.
France * * * has more than 40 clinics dedicated to treating dogs, equipped with special ambulances and rescue medical equipment, which are open 24 hours a day; The inpatient department is complete, and sick dogs that need income for hospitalization can provide beds at any time. Usually, the clinic is also responsible for vaccinating dogs regularly.
Swiss "dog skydiver".
Near the Alps in southern Switzerland, there is a dog named Jin Li, who can fly in the sky with a parachute. According to owner Gary Isoz, "Jin Li likes skydiving and gliding very much." At first, "Jin Li" parachuted with his master. Later, after more than three years of training, "Jin Li" was finally able to fly the parachute alone.
"dog" poem
Many China poets' poems about dogs have become masterpieces handed down from generation to generation. The following is the compilation:
Cao Tang, a poet in the Tang Dynasty, once wrote "Little Wandering Fairy":
Zhu's igloo is not open, who will buckle Qiongtai;
A little fairy dog with a blue flower and a red tail barked at five clouds, annoying the guests.
This beautiful poem about immortals includes the Qiongtai of Zhu Fei in the Ice Room and the little fairy dog of Bi Hua Hong Wei. Everyone barks when they see guests. This poem is full of human happiness and life interest, and it is a rare good poem.
Lv Zeng, a poet in Song Dynasty, took pleasure in seclusion and farming and fishing, and wrote a poem "Chanting Dogs":
When the wind is quiet and the moon sleeps, the official doesn't knock.
Why do you bark at dawn? Someone is digging a well in front of the door.
The poem depicts a quiet and leisurely picture of a lovely puppy lying peacefully under a tree. A barking dog broke the silence in the morning and turned out to be a neighbor who took well water. The dogs here are country dogs.
Song Wan, a poet and scholar in Qing Dynasty, once wrote "Thoughts on Seeing Hounds in the Boat";
The autumn water is bright with reeds, but it is difficult to become famous with eagles.
Sleeping with a full stomach and drooping head is like a hero's beard.
This is a poem that eulogizes things and expresses one's heart. "Autumn Flowers" is a description of autumn scenery, thinking of hunting autumn from the scenery, but also thinking of his own situation in parallel, citing the allusions of Liu Bei's "I always stay in the saddle" and "I live in a moustache". This expression technique of expressing one's ambition by singing dogs has played an artistic effect of matching the environment with the mood.
Su Dongpo was one of the famous writers in Tang and Song Dynasties. He wrote many amazing poems for dogs. Among them, the poem "Chanting Dogs" goes:
Training guests during the day, being fierce at night.
This poem vividly depicts the characteristics of dogs.
Fu's dog poems in Jin Dynasty are the most popular.
Strange bones, admirable appearance, hooked feet, and plain teeth in the mouth. The first kind is clumsy, with a tail like a snake's tail, tight muscles, a leopard-eared dragon shape, a potential like Lv Yun, and a spring star, which is unprecedented and carefree.
The whole poem vividly depicts the dog.