Sentences with phrase «defects in purebred dogs»

If you doubt this, see Health Defects in Purebred Dogs (3) study the then and now photos and don't be discouraged, be inspired to do better and work harder in your breed club.

Eggleston's part of the project was aimed at finding genetic markers that would help biologists zero in on the genes that cause defects in purebred dogs, such as hip dysplasia and epilepsy.

Not exact matches

That results in a dog that's less likely to be impacted by genetic defects common to certain purebred dogs.

Sanctioning is one of the first steps toward being approved to hold AKC dog shows and obedience trials, a long - range goal of the club.Sproul and other club officers say they are making a determined effort to continue the programs that Seminole has initiated.The Seminole club has initiated such programs as annual purebred dog exhibitions demonstrating important aspects of owning, raising and training dogs; health seminars that bring in experts to discuss topics that have included hereditary eye defects, skin disorders and behavioral studies; and matches offering ring conditions to provide experience for handlers and dogs.

Likewise, dogs in shelters (if they're purebred, they likely have some defect) aren't equal to dogs from breeders.

This problem has been seen in English springers, Portuguese water dogs, beagles and huskies as well as kittens — both purebred and mixed bred dogs can, on occasion, suffer from this defect.

I didn't learn until much later that because of inbreeding and breeding for distorted physical features, approximately one in four purebred dogs suffers from serious congenital disorders such as crippling hip dysplasia, blindness, deafness, heart defects, skin problems and epilepsy.