Not exact matches
Schutzhund trials focus on and
display the mental stability of a
dog, as well as, its desire and capability to work, its dependability, courage,
physical structure, scenting skills and overall trainability.
Crosses are said to
display characteristics found in two original breeds, yet no one can foretell temperament and
physical qualities of the
dog.
A pit bull, is defined as any
dog that is an APBT, Am Staf Terrier, Staff Bull Terrier, or any
dog displaying the majority of
physical traits of anyone (1) or more of the above breeds, or any
dog exhibiting those distinguishing characteristics which substantially conform to the standards set by the AKC or UKC for any of the above breed.
Denver's infamous pitbull ban, for example, defines it as «an American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, or any
dog displaying the majority of
physical traits of any one (1) or more of the above breeds, or any
dog exhibiting those distinguishing characteristics.»
It's a healthy
display of a
dog's predatory nature, plus it's great mental and
physical exercise.
Temperament is the general attitude a
dog displays towards people and other animals; it is the combined inherited and acquired
physical and mental traits that influence the
dog's behavior.
The ordinance targets the «American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier or any
dog displaying a majority of
physical traits of one or more of the above breeds, or any
dog exhibiting those distinguishing characteristics which substantially conform to the standards established by the American Kennel Club (AKC) or the United Kennel Club (UKC) for any of the above breeds.
Depending on the particular behaviors and / or
physical abnormalities
displayed by the
dog, other diagnostic tests might include: skin scrapings or biopsies (if dermatologic disorders are suspected); radiographs (x-rays); and fecal evaluation or other tests of the digestive system (if gastrointestinal or parasitic conditions are suspected).
Denver's ordinance actually bans «any
dog that is an APBT, AST, and SBT»; «any
dog displaying the majority of the
physical traits of» any one or more of these breeds or  «any
dog exhibiting those distinguishing characteristics which substantially conform to the standards established» by the AKC or UKC for any of these breeds.
Well defined muscle structure on a Pitbull not only
displays the beauty and
physical capabilities of the
dog, but also shows the level of responsibility of the owner and the effort they take to maintain their
dog's overall health and wellbeing.
Show and performance events enable responsible breeders to ensure that their
dogs display the desired
physical and behavioral traits desired for the particular breed.
All NSAIDS that are FDA labeled for use in
dogs must
display the following statement on their labels; «All
dogs should undergo a thorough history and
physical examination before initiation of NSAID therapy.
In the Margolius case it was proven animal control officers could not identify a â $ œpit bull terrierâ $ beyond a reasonable doubt under the Denver ordinance which includes along with the banned purebred «any
dog displaying the majority of
physical characteristics of any of these breeds».