Sentences with phrase «dog head shape»

We've looked at the problems caused by extremes of dog head shape, and leg length.

Dog head shape determines the proper alignment of teeth.

Dog head shapes are a fascinating topic.

Extreme dog head shapes are also a cause of growing concern for veterinarians and all those that want dogs to be in the best health possible.

Another key difference is that this style is suited to all dog head shapes and sizes.

Not exact matches

«As a dog's head or skull shape becomes flatter — more pug - like — the brain rotates forward and the smell centre of the brain drifts further down to the lowest position in the skull,» Valenzuela says.

Ostrander says that by identifying other dog genes for body size and for traits such as leg length and head shape, researchers may learn more about growth and its disorders — especially cancer — in humans and their best friends.

The songs on Painted Shut were doled out like 10 fist - shaped car door dents, but Bark Your Head Off, Dog moves at an agitated hum.

If talking heads like Tom O'Neil and Karger stopped, well, talking, trying to affect Oscar voters like the news media unmistakably shapes political elections, then maybe the Pavlovian dogs that make up the Academy's body might have more naturally gravitated to the talents of, say, Ashley Judd and Anamaria Marinca.

A good category allows us to make inferences about nonobvious properties: for example, categorizing an object as a dog (based on observable features such as the shape of the head, the tail) allows the inference of nonobservable features (for instance, it has lungs, it may bite).

Not wanting to discourage her creative spark, I gently told her that I liked it and that I noticed she had drawn the shape of the dog's head in the very same manner in every picture.

Their logo shows Churchill's famous «V» for victory casting a shadow in the shape of a dog's head.

The distinguishing characteristic of this dog breed is the egg - shaped head.

Certain breeds of dogs and cats have compressed nasal passages due to the shape of their head.

The head of this dog is massive, it has separate eyes that are small, dark, you should not be able to see the third eyelid; the ears are small and shaped in a v; the skull is wide and flat, and has a very defined stop; the muzzle is short and wide.

These dogs generally have partially dropped ears, a head that is shaped like that of a Rottie, and a muzzle that's just a bit longer.

The American Bulldog (commonly mistaken for the American Pit Bull Terrier) is a stocky, muscular dog with a short easy - care coat and large, block - shaped head.

That despite both dogs having similar coats, size, markings, and head shapes the dogs with the pit bull label had a length of stay lasting 42 days.

The Anatolian Shepard dogs have large and round shaped head.

Pets of all shapes and sizes can succumb to a head trauma injury and is most commonly caused by an accidental fall, dog fight or being hit by a car.

And I say that because of the shape of their heads are a little bit more Labrador, and their minds are brilliant - just very good companion dogs, very intelligent, very active.

English Bull Terriers are the dogs that are well - known for having egg - shaped heads (as well as for being the brand dog for Target stores).

This is a condition in bulldogs or dogs with similarly shaped heads.

To produce the wire terrier, early breeders crossed smooth terriers with rough - coated black and tan terriers, eventually getting a dog with a dense, wiry coat with more white pigmentation, and a slightly different head shape, than the smooth terrier.

The Chihuahua is a tiny dog with an apple - shaped head and a short pointed muzzle.

In dogs who are suffering from hip dysplasia, the ball does not fit snugly within the socket; the head of the femur can be shaped incorrectly, or be a loose fit with the pelvis, or both.

With their instantly recognisable shaped heads these canine gladiators which were originally bred as a fighting dog love nothing more than to clown around.

People bred dogs to accentuate certain characteristics, such as size, body type or shape, head and muzzle shape, coat color, type, length, and more.

Until they gain the cooperation of the majority of breeders, conformation (such as height, head shape, ear size and position, and coat type) can vary depending upon the crosses used to produce each individual dog.

The eyes set far apart in the dog's head are oval in shape and is either brown or black in color.

Most dog associations like the AKC puts an emphasis on the dog's apple head shape to be accepted as a breed standard.

The ears are V - shaped, small in proportion to the dog's massive head, and round at the tips.

Chihuahua dogs come with various options in terms of their sizes, colors, head shapes, as well as the coat length, giving the dog owners ample of options to choose from.

As explained earlier in the article, the Techichi, ancestor of the Chihuahua, was a type of dogs and probably some of them had deer - shaped heads, while others had apple - shaped skulls.

These all result from selection for a certain size of dog, shape of head and skull and appearance of the eye.

Not all dogs with hip dysplasia will have a positive Ortolani test, so the veterinarian will also take X-rays to examine the shape of the femoral head and the acetabulum and to look for evidence of arthritis in the hip.

Although there are minor variations in coat type, head and body shape, and size, cats lack the depth and breadth of differences found in dog breeds.

Certain breeds of dogs and cats are prone to difficult, obstructive breathing because of the shape of their head, muzzle and throat.

When entering a dog's personal space whether it is to greet the dog or to approach with your dog on a walk, DO NOT approach head on, rather approach in a C shaped semi-circle.

Even though dogs» faces and heads come in many shapes and sizes, your dog's basic facial expressions can tell you a great deal about how he's feeling.

Miniature Bull Terriers and Bull Terriers are the only dogs in the canine world with egg - shaped heads and triangular eyes.

Certain breeds like brachycephalics (dogs with pushed in faces and dome shaped heads) almost always require C - section deliveries because of their anatomies.

This design is also ideal for dogs who prefer to rest their head on something, or to lean against the wall for security, and their round or oval cup - like shapes also help to retain body heat and keep your fur - baby warm in the winter.

Is another small dog with short legs, long head, and ears in a shape of triangle, dark nose, very strong bite and strong chest.

Soft and snuggly Plush Squeaky Toys feature cozy plush outers and recycled fill, and they are available in the shape of Rocket the Dog's head, or in a heart shape.

Over the past two years, more than 100 municipalities across the USA have overturned bans and other restrictions that target dogs in the pit bull family, the generic term commonly used to describe the American pit bull terrier, Staffordshire bull terrier and many mixed - breed dogs with square - shaped heads and bulky builds.

Despite these serious medical issues, dogs that exhibit brachycephalic head type have been favored for hundreds of years due to the similarity of their skull shape to that of human infants [8].

Based on the history of many brachycephalic breeds, this phenotype was originally selected in dogs that were used for fighting, based on the idea that this head shape is more powerful for biting [2], [3].

Additionally, the exhibition presents three earlier series of portraits that investigate the inner lives of particular animals: Reverie (2005) depicts gray wolves, alone and in packs, in forested nature preserves in Sweden, Norway, and the United States; Palermo 7 (2006) contains close - up portraits of racehorses, with their heads tethered in place in their hippodrome stalls in Italy and France; and Heart Shaped Hole (2008) depicts stray dogs, adapting in different ways to the privation they experience on the streets of Palermo.

My sister put on a glorious spread of prawns and ham and chocolate pavlova, then the kids headed off with their dad and I headed home to get the house into half reasonable shape for the dog sitters.