You will notice that some sections are highly technical; the specifications were written to standardize the parameters of
acceptable dogs for breeding and show purposes.
Not exact matches
(While true
for the majority of
breeds,
Breed sites state that it can be
acceptable to see the last two ribs towards the
dog's back on boxers and greyhounds.
While these updated guidelines have given us cause to extend the
acceptable age
for neutering some large
breeds of
dogs, the recommendation to eventually neuter the
dog remains.
Dogs with
acceptable markings who have puppies with too much white are carrying genes
for the extra white and should be
bred to mates from families where excess white does not occur.
The measure would place caps on
breeding dog ownership and set parameters
for acceptable dog care.
«The plaintiffs and their cohorts don't want there to be any standards
for the responsible care of
dogs in commercial
breeding facilities, and that's just not
acceptable to Texas pet owners who want to protect
dogs from cruelty and abuse.»
GRCA opposes mandatory spay / neuter legislation because: 1) there is no evidence to suggest that it is effective in achieving its stated goal; 2) it causes well - documented health and developmental problems in some pets, especially when performed before sexual maturity; 3) it pushes responsible breeders out of the licensing system; 4) it reduces the availability of well -
bred healthy, home
bred and raised puppies; 5) it encourages the importation of puppies and
dogs from less
acceptable sources, including foreign countries; and 6) because laws that force owners to perform surgery on their pets without a rational basis
for doing so may be unconstitutional.
As a second priority, we suggest that it is reasonable to
breed carrier to carrier, if an
acceptable clear
dog is not available
for breeding.
Many people consider mixed
breeds to be the lower caste of pets,
acceptable for a first
dog maybe, but those who aspire to become serious pet owners think they should «trade up» to a purebred
dog that fits certain stereotypical situations.
The American Kennel Club sets
acceptable standards
for show
dogs about the minimum number of teeth
for each
breed.
It is
acceptable to
breed dogs that are carriers
for PRA, providing the mate has been DNA tested as normal; and puppies produced from such matings are not at elevated risk to develop the disease.
For breeds with wide geographic distribution, imports may provide sources of fresh genetic material provided the exporting country's registry is considered
acceptable, the populations are not already substantially related, and the populations have not diverged in type to the point that breeders in each country consider the
dogs in the other unsuitable.
If we encounter animals that would be characterized by pure
breed rescue organizations as «
acceptable» and meeting their criteria, we alert them of the
dog's whereabouts in hopes they have resources available
for rescue, foster and placement — then, ideally, we are able to focus on the off -
breed (mixed) animals who remain at higher risk and would otherwise have no advocate to intervene on their behalf.
A numerical formula is used to calculate the
dog's «distraction index» and this value is compared to a table giving the
acceptable value
for the
dog's
breed.
On the other hand, if you have a
breed acceptable to the underwriter, and there is no exclusion
for animal liability, and you were honest about the presence of the
dog in the home, Allentown renters insurance is likely to cover that loss.