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The practice of astrology has been around for thousands of years, it’s basic beliefs attributed mainly to the Babylonians. Beginning with changes in seasons, discovering weather patterns, it developed into predicting natural and human events. The Zodiac (Greek for “circle of animals”) is believed to have been developed in ancient Egypt and was later adopted […]
How Were Breeds Named
Have you ever wondered how breed names came about? Some are obvious such as those named for their places of origin. Others are named for the person who developed them, the breed’s job and still others were inspired names. Here are some examples. Cairn Terrier – Called cairns in Scotland (home to this terrier), they […]
History of the Generic Dog Name Fido
Fido is a Latin word and means to trust, to confide in, to believe. As it’s not popular, how did it become a name referring to any dog? We have to go back in time to Abraham Lincoln, 16th President of the United States. Lincoln suffered spells of depression and as many pet owners do, […]