Sentences with phrase «adding other breeds of dogs»

What concerns me is by adding other breeds of dogs to the mix they are changing the dogs in more ways than one.

Not exact matches

To add to these features, tests of purebred and designer dogs with this kit will assist you with a chart that you can use to compare your dog with other dogs of the same breed.

He adds that all of his free time is spent with other members of the American Pit Bull Terrier Club fighting discrimination against this breed of dog.

While many dog club events are small and have little impact on local economies, AKC all - breed shows and some other competitions add considerably to the welfare of the communities.

[11] It is not known if these two first direct ancestors of Rhodesian Ridgebacks had dorsal hair pattern ridges themselves, but they founded the Rhodesian Ridgeback bloodline, so either carried the trait or it was added from other Boer dogs and hybrids with Khoikhoi ridgebacks which van Rooyen bred into his lines over many trials then generations.

The last thing this country needs are puppy mills that breed thousands upon thousands of dogs a year to add to the pet overpopulation problem that exists in the United States and other parts of the world.

I'm sure it applies to cat food as well: How to grade your dog's food: Start with a grade of 100: 1) For every listing of «by - product», subtract 10 points 2) For every non-specific animal source -LRB-» meat» or «poultry», meat, meal or fat) reference, subtract 10 points 3) If the food contains BHA, BHT, or ethoxyquin, subtract 10 points 4) For every grain «mill run» or non-specific grain source, subtract 5 points 5) If the same grain ingredient is used 2 or more times in the first five ingredients (i.e. «ground brown rice», «brewerâ $ ™ s rice», «rice flour» are all the same grain), subtract 5 points 6) If the protein sources are not meat meal and there are less than 2 meats in the top 3 ingredients, subtract 3 points 7) If it contains any artificial colorants, subtract 3 points 8) If it contains ground corn or whole grain corn, subtract 3 points 9) If corn is listed in the top 5 ingredients, subtract 2 more points 10) If the food contains any animal fat other than fish oil, subtract 2 points 11) If lamb is the only animal protein source (unless your dog is allergic to other protein sources), subtract 2 points 12) If it contains soy or soybeans, subtract 2 points 13) If it contains wheat (unless you know that your dog is not allergic to wheat), subtract 2 points 14) If it contains beef (unless you know that your dog is not allergic to beef), subtract 1 point 15) If it contains salt, subtract 1 point Extra Credit: 1) If any of the meat sources are organic, add 5 points 2) If the food is endorsed by any major breed group or nutritionist, add 5 points 3) If the food is baked not extruded, add 5 points 4) If the food contains probiotics, add 3 points 5) If the food contains fruit, add 3 points 6) If the food contains vegetables (NOT corn or other grains), add 3 points 7) If the animal sources are hormone - free and antibiotic - free, add 2 points 8) If the food contains barley, add 2 points 9) If the food contains flax seed oil (not just the seeds), add 2 points 10) If the food contains oats or oatmeal, add 1 point 11) If the food contains sunflower oil, add 1 point 12) For every different specific animal protein source (other than the first one; count «chicken» and «chicken meal» as only one protein source, but «chicken» and «'' as 2 different sources), add 1 point 13) If it contains glucosamine and chondroitin, add 1 point 14) If the vegetables have been tested for pesticides and are pesticide - free, add 1 point

While some dogs are fed and cared for by communities and certain kind individuals, others are left to fend for themselves and breed freely, which adds to the wide pool of strays roaming the streets.

But this is only part of the problem — there are others breeding Border Collies — some as a hobby and some commercially, not to mention all the accidental litters — and this all adds up to a lot of dogs being bred without any chance of getting a suitable home — there just aren't enough good homes out there for all of these dogs.

They don't want to get someone else's unwanted dog or something of that nature,» he said, adding that some people need breeds that work well with children or accommodate allergies and other health issues.

Because most reputable dog breeders fear that their females will serve at breeding plenty of other litters, perhaps without the meticulous care and screening they have used themselves, a lot of those reputable dog breeders are adding non-breeding clauses to their puppy sales agreements.

Within hours, three other stores added their names to this growing list — meaning that 2003 stores, spread across all 50 states, are standing up for the welfare of breeding dogs and puppies.

«Regarding the example she provided, it is true that a few pet insurers exclude hereditary conditions and given a Bernese Mountain Dog is prone to hip dysplasia amongst other conditions, that might have been the surgery she mentioned that was not covered; however, there are a number of pet insurers that do cover hereditary conditions (Embrace and Petplan being two of them) and even some of those that have not covered them in the past are adding optional coverage for breed - specific issues now (such as VPI and ASPCA).