Sentences with phrase «dogs used for breeding in»

The lives of dogs used for breeding in puppy mills are rough; they're bred again and again, often living their entire lives in cages until they're killed when they're no longer useful.

The Puppy Protection Act would establish strict guidelines for housing, sanitary conditions, enclosure space, exercise, and veterinary care of dogs used for breeding in Michigan, and would limit the number of dogs that can be housed in mass breeding facilities.

In many cases, the dogs used for breeding in puppy mills are kept in cramped cages and forced to produce litter after litter for as long as they live.

Dogs used for breeding in puppy mills are severely neglected, their health and well - being is ignored for years and, when they've had so many litters that they can't keep going, the puppy mills often kill them.

Not exact matches

Identifying the gene defect enables the identification of those dogs used for breeding that carry the defect, which, in turn, makes it possible to effectively eradicate the disorder from the entire breed.

«Thus, the use of small populations artificially bred for desired traits, such as smaller body size or coat color, may have led to an accumulation of harmful genetic variations in dogs.»

He was like family and to see him suffering really started to get to us, so I started researching countless hours and watching others YouTube videos that had this breed and the skin conditions until I found a video of a vet talking about coconut oil and I was shocked to learn of all the benefits for dogs it offered so I went to my kitchen and got the Unrefined cold pressed coconut oil I use for cooking and started him on it immediately and I am so serious when j say this in 24 hrs most his hives were dried up and healing and within 5days were completely gone I give him a tablespoon a day now and he has no more severe breakouts nor had to go back to the vet for lime and sulfur dips.

It has been reported by certain animal welfare organisations that at certain pet farms, unscrupulous breeding occurs behind the scenes and the dogs that are used for breeding may be kept in appalling conditions, while they churn out litter after litter not unlike a production line.

The term «hobbyist» refers to an individual or an organization who is not a commercial breeder but is (1) actively involved in any nationally recognized, organized animal sport or hobby for a period of at least one year prior to making application; or (2) participates in field trials, owns nationally - recognized breeds used specifically as hunting dogs, participates in hunting activities, has held (and continues to hold) a current valid Oklahoma hunting license and has held such license for at least one year prior to making application; or (3) qualifies as a «rescuer.»

Most dog fanciers agree that there are three types of intelligence in dogs — instinctive intelligence (the ability to do what they were bred for), adaptive intelligence (the ability to use their past experiences to solve problems) and obedience intelligence (the ability to learn behaviours in response to training from their handler).

In the 18th century it was crossed with the Foxhound and it may have also been crossed with many terriers; thus a new breed of dogs was used mainly for hunting raccoons.

It is not known if this medication is safe for use in breeding, pregnant, or lactating dogs.

In another study using the Veterinary Medical Database for the period 1980 through 1994, it was concluded the risk for bone cancer in large breed, purebred dogs increased twofold for those dogs that were also sterilizeIn another study using the Veterinary Medical Database for the period 1980 through 1994, it was concluded the risk for bone cancer in large breed, purebred dogs increased twofold for those dogs that were also sterilizein large breed, purebred dogs increased twofold for those dogs that were also sterilized.

In large breed dogs, hip dysplasia occurred twice as often among fixed males versus intact males used for study.

The Nero Ball ™ is perfect for most all breeds of dogs and comes in a variety of shapes and sizes that suits a variety of uses.

Indeed, throughout the ages these dogs were selectively bred to be skilled in many disciplines allowing them to be used for a vast array of jobs.

It was around 1894 when Blake Heinemann created a breed standard for terriers that were to be used for digging out badgers, he required shorter legged dogs and it is thought that perhaps this is where the Jack Russell began to shrink down in size from Reverend Russell's larger fox terrier.

These versatile gloves can be used in many occasions, such as: bathing, grooming, comb or brush for horse, dogs, cats or other breeds.

The Kennel cut has its origin in the idea that when not showing or otherwise using your dog in the capacity for which he is bred, you would keep his coat very short.

Therefore, while there are no specific weight guidelines for the use of an FHO, smaller dogs typically have a better outcome since less stress and force is carried on the false joint than would be in a large breed dog.

From purebreds to mixed breeds, puppies and kittens to already trained adult pets, you're sure to find the right cat or dog for you in a nearby shelter or humane society using the Adopt a Pet pet search.

Scheduled to launch this year, the Absorbine UltraShield EX Flea & Tick collar for dogs is made in the USA, uses a specially designed, sustained - release deltamethrin formula to provide dogs with waterproof protection for up to six months, and features an adjustable design that lets the collar fit dog breeds of all sizes, said Jaime McKinley, vice president of business development for W.F. Young Inc.'s brand in East Longmeadow, Mass..

Used for hundreds of years in Ireland as a hard - working farm dog, the Wheaten Terrier is an energetic breed that needs plenty of outdoor time.

German Shepherds were the first breed of dogs to be formally trained as police dogs, and they're still the breed most commonly used by police in the USA for everyday duties.

To further back up my theory of the type of owners these breeds attract, I am constantly getting offers from young boys who I pass in the street, to buy my Buster, for hundreds of pounds to use him for dog fighting or to breed «fighting dogs `, to which I reply with an abrupt «no», although I would love to give them a much more stern answer to their ridiculous brazenness, I do restrain myself.

The Canaan Dog Project, founded in Israel, seeks to rescue an ancient Middle Eastern breed used for thousands of years as herding dogs.

No dog or bitch suffering from an inherited abnormality should be used for breeding, and Members are reminded of their declaration regarding deafness in Bull Terriers.

a current shotgun or firearm certificate issued to the owner of the dog, or to the agent or employee of the owner most likely to be using the dog for work in connection with the lawful shooting of animals OR a letter from a gamekeeper, a land occupier (or his agent), a person with shooting rights, a shoot organiser, a club official, a person representing the National Working Terrier Federation, or a person engaged in lawful pest control, stating that the breeder of the dog whose tail is to be docked is known to him and that dogs bred by that breeder have been used (as the case may be) on his land, or in his shoot, or for pest control.

Results are used by breeders as a guide to produce healthier dogs and by the OFA ECR (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals» Eye Certification Registry) to track and provide information on trends in eye disease and breed susceptibility.

Private dog rehoming through advertisements online or in the local paper is not advisable unless you can thoroughly check the potential owner and never offer your four - legged friend free of charge, many «free to good home» pets have been obtained as breeding stock for puppy farms, abused, even used as bait for dog - fighting and although most people who reply to these adverts are genuine you can not be sure and it is not worth taking the risk.

Easy to use, it comes in several sizes that adjust to most breeds, as well as special slings for male dogs.

The National Canine Research Council states that despite a lack of concrete evidence linking specific breeds to a higher rate of dog bites, as well as an outright lack of success in reducing the number of dog - bite related injuries, BSL is incredibly expensive for the communities affected by it, draining resources that could otherwise be used to promote more humane and effective forms of population control and in turn, reduce overcrowding in shelters.

Use of breed - specific ranges for the vertebral heart scale as an aid to the radiographic diagnosis of cardiac disease in dogs.

The breed was originally used as a rescue dog for those stranded in the mountain passes of the Alps.

All toy poodles used for breeding are Clear, including outside stud dogs that we may use in our breeding program.

A breed created in USSR during the late 1940s and the early 1950s for use as a military / working dog, the Russian black terrier is believed to be a cross of about 17 different breeds.

«Identifying breed - specific genetic risks is crucial for avoiding these conditions in future generations of our breed», said Brian O'Connor, President of the Drentsche Patrijshond Club of North America, «we can now use this information in our breeding practices to produce healthier dogs in the future.»

Consider for use in a breeding program only those dogs that are physically sound and of good temperament.

Should it occur in Aussies, it would not be correct and affected dogs should not be used for breeding.

For breeders, CHIC provides a reliable source of information regarding dogs they may use in their breeding programs.

The Saint Bernard, named for the monk St. Bernard de Menthon who is believed to have founded the breed, has been used as a search and rescue dog in the Alpine pass between Italy and Switzerland since the 1700's.

Animal feeding tests using AAFCO procedures substantiate that Pro Plan Focus Adult Large Breed Chicken & Rice Entree Chunks In Gravy provides complete and balanced nutrition for maintenance of adult dogs.

But, some breeds will require maintenance grooming, which you can safely and easily do in the comfort and privacy of your own home, with the right tools (and it's especially easy if you know about some of the best dog clippers for home use).

Because there is more than one form of PRA, if there should happen to be a second form in the breed and your dog had the genes for that type it would be possible to test your dog «for PRA» using the PRCD test with clear results when the dog is actually affected — but with a different form of PRA.

Meanwhile, shelters in some cities rarely see small dog breeds so, for example, if someone in Salt Lake City wanted, or for some reason could only manage, a small dog, their only option used to be to go to a pet store or breeder and buy one.

So you'll have the bichon frise»; a lap dog that was bred for precious pampering, but is too big to be categorized in the toy group, the poodle; a versatile breed that was utilized as a retriever, truffle hunter and then circus performer, and then you have two types of bulldogs; breeds who were once used for bull baiting, but since this practice has been outlawed, they technically can't be categorized under the working dog category.

While Poodles and Smooth Collies are not used as commonly in professional Service Dog Training Programs, these breeds have also proven that they possess the characteristics needed for a good service animal.

Many people have never heard of this type of hound dog breed but the Harrier has been used as a scent hunting dog for more than 100 years in England.

It would be unfair to criminalize backyard breeding for dogs only; and because we have properly defined backyard breeding as the breeding of an animal using substandard breeding techniques, we should also enforce it for every single animal bred in our country.

USDA licences puppy mills and even publishes a list of breeders with over 500 adult breeding dogs... USDA puppy mills are also the ONLY legal suppliers of dogs for use in animal testing labs... stop the stupid propaganda...