Sentences with phrase «breed health groups»

This led to them asking that Breed Clubs / Breed Councils / Breed Health Groups carry out a health survey of their individual breeds.

A major outcome of this meeting was the suggestion that a breed health group, responsible to the three KC recognised breed clubs, should be formed.

Not exact matches

The Health Group shall be responsible for managing its own funds, independently of the parent breed clubs.

In the event of a core member resigning from the Health Group the vacant position should first be offered to the reserve member from the breed club concerned.

The breed clubs also endorsed the proposed Constitution of the new Health Group.

A written update of Health Group business will be submitted to Breed Club committee meetings via their respective Health Group members.

This will be circulated to Health Group members for approval prior to submission to the breed clubs for ratification.

An email from Nigel Holmes (AHT) in response to a request from the Health Group for clarification on this matter indicated that the «COMMD1 Test Application Form» contained a clause whereby the test applicant agrees that the test result could be made available to breed club members.

According to a press release, the Puppy Mill Awareness Group said it conducted its own investigation, revealing that The Family Puppy has worked with breeders from Minnesota, Missouri, Indiana and Ohio in 2009 and 2010, and that an inspector from the United States Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS) found unacceptable conditions for breeding dogs at one of the store's breeders.

Where the shelter workers have general knowledge, the rescue group has specific knowledge of the breed and is able to work with that breed, with expertise in breed health issues and breed specific temperament to place the animal in a forever home.

After some discussion it was agreed that the Co-ordinator ought to be the Secretary of the Health Group and this should be recommended to the three breed clubs.

The Group supported the point made at the Seminar and in the Kennel Club Code of Ethics that breeders must advise purchasers of the current position on CT and other health issues affecting the breed and not just answer questions.

Like other rescue groups, the organization rescues small dog breeds regardless of age and health.

Amendments to the Health Group constitution recommended by members of the three breed clubs at their 2010 round of AGMs have been incorporated into the constitution.

Each of the breed clubs had proposed their own Health Group Representative.

The Health Group felt that the statement in relation to «feet» used in Breed Watch documentation was too general and did not reflect the nature of the problem (Footpad Hyperkeratosis) in Bedlington terriers and, incidentally, in Irish terriers.

It was agreed that all communications received from the KC should be copied to members of the Health Group and to the breed club secretaries.

Pocket Beagle Quick Facts Dog Breed Group: Hound Dogs Height: 7 to 12 inches tall Weight: 7 to 15 pounds Coat colors: brown and white, black and tan, tricolor Common health issues: eye disorders (cherry eye, glaucoma, cataracts, among others), epilepsy, hypothyroidism, Beagle dwarfism, Chinese Beagle Syndrome (CBS), hip dysplasia, intervertebral disc disease, and patellar -LSB-...]

German Shepherd Lab Mix Overview Dog Breed Group: Weight: 50 — 100 lbs Height: 17 — 20 inches Lifespan: 10 — 12 years Common Health Issues: Joint Dysplasia, Heart Failure, Bloat, Epilepsy Coat Colors: Black, Yellow, Chocolate, White, Tan Common Traits of the German Shepherd Lab Mix This hybrid mix dog is considered to be an -LSB-...]

Moyen Poodle Guide Dog Breed Group: Water Dog, Companion Height: 15 - 20 inch range Weight: 20 - 3 pounds Coat colors: Black, blue, silver, gray, cream, apricot, red, white, brown, cafe - au - lait, and particolored Common health issues: Progressive retinal atrophy, epilepsy, hypothyroidism, cataracts, glaucoma Moyen means medium in French, and it is the word used to refer to -LSB-...]

However, every breed needs a group whose sole focus is breed health.

There are however some health problems which you should take note of within specific breed groups.

«Study group» jamborees, public pronouncements and do - nothing platitudes to the contrary, (ref) groups like the AVMA and the AKC that should be taking action for healthier pets never do — under pressure from cash - focused breeding lobbies and, perhaps, the perverse assumption that breed - related health problems constitute an important veterinary revenue stream.

In a 1994 survey conducted by the American Kennel Club of its parent breed clubs, hypothyroidism was found to be the health issue of greatest concern overall, as well as for each of the seven groups except for the toy dog group, where it was rated fourth in importance.

Breed - Related Health Concerns Heat rash; glaucoma (group of eye diseases causing blindness); Von Willebrand's Disease (bleeding disorder that prevents proper blood clotting)

Another peer - reviewed study, published by Victoria L. Voith, PhD, DVM, DACVB, and colleagues from the Western University of Health Sciences, originally compared the breed identifications assigned by adoption agencies (shelters and rescue groups) to dogs of unknown parentage with DNA breed analysis of the same dogs.

* Obviously, other health issues exist in the breed and an appropriate match will also take these other issues into mind even if two breeding dogs are both from the proposed Breedingbreeding dogs are both from the proposed BreedingBreeding Group I

Newfie rescue groups are inundated with dogs, some with poor temperament and ill - health because unscrupulous breeders failed to screen for genetic diseases, assess the temperament of their breeding dogs, and socialize their puppies and some because owners weren't prepared for a very big dog that shed, drooled, and took up too much space.

The recommendation proposals are that Breeding Group I dogs can be freely used as it relates to hip health *.

If you find the Dog Breed Health website helpful, please make a donation to The Dog Breeding Reform Group charitable trust.

Helping Hands Basset Rescue is a group of volunteers that know the basset hound breed, and, therefore, most equipped to deal with their specific health and living requirements.

No matter the breed, health or age, Posh Pets believes that all should live secure, healthy lives and the group works tirelessly to find the right homes with people who will love their pets for a lifetime.

At the same time, a small group of enthusiasts for this breed set to work reviving it, finding approximately 100 specimens of the breed and then narrowing it down to the best 30 that most closely resembled the standard and that displayed the proper temperament and excellent health.

The group's mission is to protect homeless, abandoned and mistreated Great Danes and other dog breeds within our volunteer care organization; to work with area animal shelters and humane societies in rescue efforts to help place adoptable animals into safe, loving, forever homes; and to educate people about spay / neuter and the need for sterilization of all pets, proper health care of a pet, nutritional requirements, socialization and training.

But it isn't just teacup dogs which suffer from health issues, some of the breed standard sized dogs in the «toy dog» group are still very small, and are susceptible to a range of health issues as a result.

Whether you want a puppy or a more mature dog, a purebred or a one - of - a-kind mixed breed, even a rabbit or hamster, shelters and rescue groups have the best selection of animals anywhere — all screened for good health and behavior.

It's no surprise that Bay Woof readers love networking for their pooches on this fun and interactive nationwide site featuring dozens of groups and forums — some breed specific, some focused on training or health, etc..

Covers a wide range of topics, including: choosing a veterinarian... learning about breeders and breed rescue groups... identifying health problems... choosing collars, harnesses, halters and leashes... caring for an aging dog... and feeding, grooming and traveling with a dog.

Since the establishment of these groups and the growing trend of breeding and owning dogs whose ancestry is easily traced and who match the set «standards,» the overall looks of many dog breeds have changed drastically, as has their health.

Dog Breed Group: Companion Weight: 20 - 45 lbs Height: 12 - 20 inch range Common health issues: ear infections, hip dysplasia, progressive retinal atrophy and allergies Coat colors: silver, apricot, wheat color, chocolate, red, black, or parti (spotted).

Of course, a lot of the health and wellness issues of cockers affect other breeds and mixed breed dogs, but this group will focus on Cockers and their well - being / lifestyle!