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35366
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The story about how a very smart hunting dog went looking for a large raccoon, and the owner followed him until he was very lost, and ended up living in a cave with an American Indian woman for two years, before finding his way home and getting sent to fight in World War 2.
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35460
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When a man went in a barbershop for a haircut, the other patrons started telling exaggerated stories about how great some of their dogs were.
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35949
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“Atomic” alluded to his survival of the Baker day bomb set off on Bikini Island. Geiger was inspired by the discovery that he’d not been contaminated by radiation. As for sweet, that could refer to the disposition he displayed during his six month Marine stint and radiation- free status. More information about his military history could be viewed in the attached United Press article.
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Sea Chest (NoCar F 262 D2 S42), Vol. 2 Issue 1, Summer 1974, p41-47
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36162
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Dogs handlers were traditionally men in middle and late adulthood, noted the author. Since the 1980s, though, he’d observed women increasingly becoming part of the sport’s ranks. Profiles of four women and description of wild bird hunting proved dog handling and its associated activities were indiscriminate regarding sex and gender.
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36270
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Efforts to make the college campus a home away from home can be perceived in Lees-McRae’s pet policy. This policy can be perceived in the animals that students are allowed to have in buildings such as the Banner Elk School. The welcoming of pets can be measured in the Pet Council, which enforces rules and handles complaints. It is also reflected in the policy that distinguishes between an assistance animal and a pet.
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36476
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Animal shelters in Buncombe County used to face a nearly inevitable consequence of killing their animals. In the past nine years, Brother Wolf’s Animal Shelter has been successful at changing this tragic trend. The collaborative efforts of local officials, humane groups, and citizen volunteers have dramatically increased the number of animals given a new lease on pet life. Illustrating the impact is statistics representing reality before and after Brother Wolf’s initiating efforts, 70 percent kill rate versus a 90 plus percent adoption rate. Also illustrating the impact is a profile of Dora, a dog rescued by and receiving medical treatment from the shelter.
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38224
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Dogs have been a part of human history for thousands of years. The relationship between mankind and dog has been friend, helper, hunter, and more.
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38306
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Three different types of fox hunts involve the use of hounds, each with their own distinct style of hunting. They are the gallus hunters, popular in the south, the “hill-toppers,” and the northern hunters. There are also different types of American Fox Hounds, such as the Walker, Birdsong, and Trigg hound.
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38501
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Pointers and Setters are both popular sporting dogs, and briefly touches on registration, field trials, and training.
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38504
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Types of Spaniels, including Cocker, Brittany, Sussex, Clumbers, and Springers each have a description and qualities and uses for hunting purposes.
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38527
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When it comes to retrieving downed game, it is no surprise that Retrievers are highly regarded. Large dogs with a mild temperament and an eagerness to please makes them perfect for sporting and for home.
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38528
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As a result of legislation set forth by the General Assembly in 1951, the office of County Dog Warden was implemented to control rabies and protect wildlife. This also aided farm economy with the elimination of stray, self-hunting dogs that threatened wildlife and farm animals.
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38533
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In the last installment in the series of popular sporting dogs, coon hounds, plott hounds, rabbit hounds are described in relation to hunting.
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38753
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Dogs, especially when used for hunting, will perform better when they are properly fed and exercised.
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38762
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Nutrition and diet is very important for any household pet, and so is the prevention or eradication of internal parasites. In dogs, these include parasites such as heartworm and tapeworm. The most common types of parasites found in the South are briefly summarized.