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When Was The Dog Collar Invented?

The history of the domesticated dog and decorative neck-wear is both fascinating and profound in it's depth and intricacy . When were the first dog collars used, and by whom?  Why did these mystery inventors need to use a dog collar at all?  And while we're at it, when exactly did dogs become domensticated?Click to see the answers to all these questions and more

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200 Male And Female Dog Names And What They Mean

After seeing our  original post on the meaning of dogs names, you spoke loudly and clearly by asking us to put your dogs name on the list.  Well you barked and we obeyed because here is a list of 200 dog names and their meaning!  Still don't see your name?  Tweet the name to us @hotdogcollars and we'll put it on the next version of the list. 200 Male And Female Dog Names And What They Mean! Male Dog NamesAce - Ace is an English name which means "unity" or "one who excels."Apollo - Apollo is a Latin name from[...]

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Do You Speak The Language of Dogs?

How often do you talk to your dogs each day?  And how much do they understand?  Have you ever considered that they may understand very few of the actual words and more so the inflection, tone, and expressions used to surround those words? What about the Border Collie named Chaser who can understand more than 1000 words, how smart is she?    Does Your Dog Really Know What You Are Saying Or Even Thinking? Video Credit: It's Okay To Be Smart Can your dog understand everything you say?

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