Sentences with phrase «as purebred dogs do»

Unlike purebred dogs, hybrids are less predictable and don't breed «true» as purebred dogs do, which is why hybrids have no breed standard to adhere to.

Not exact matches

These dogs all have the constantly growing hair that must be cut or clipped at some point, but most do not need it as often as their purebred parents.

Things like size, coat length and if a breed drools are important considerations as well, and please don't forget, there are many wonderful dogs waiting at the shelter - including purebred dogs!

While mutts usually don't have the genetic diseases that are prevalent in purebred dogs, they are just as prone to health issues as a purebred dog is.

If this is questionable please do not attempt to register your dog as in doing so you are providing your word testifying to the fact it is a purebred American Pit Bull Terrier (APBT).

As a hybrid, the Labrala does not qualify to join the American Kennel Club's (AKC) elite listing of purebred dogs.

The American Dog Breeders Association describes purebred American Pit Bull Terriers as athletic, heavy dogs that do not stray into bulkiness with defined and smooth musculature.

If this is done for 7 generations a breeder could apply to register this dog as a purebred.

Like many dogs, both purebred and not, Bullmastiffs can develop cancer as well as bloat, a sudden and life - threatening swelling of the abdomen; owners should educate themselves about its symptoms and what to do should bloat occur.

As I learned about the genetic diseases that afflict so many purebreds, I became determined to do whatever I could to ensure the dogs I produced would be as healthy and long - lived as possiblAs I learned about the genetic diseases that afflict so many purebreds, I became determined to do whatever I could to ensure the dogs I produced would be as healthy and long - lived as possiblas healthy and long - lived as possiblas possible.

The objects of the Club shall be: (a) to encourage and promote quality in the breeding of purebred Great Danes and to do all possible to bring their natural qualities to perfection; (b) to urge members and breeders to accept the standard of the breed as approved by the American Kennel Club as the only standard of excellence by which Great Danes shall be judged; (c) to do all in its power to protect and advance the interests of the breed by encouraging sportsmanlike competition at dog shows and obedience trials; (d) to conduct sanctioned and licensed specialty shows and obedience trials under the rules and Regulations of the American Kennel Club.

According to DogBreedInfo.com, hybrid dogs can have genetic problems just as purebred dogs sometimes do.

Some kennel clubs may permit these to participate in shows as Panda shepherds, but there are still many others that don't recognize them as a purebred pedigree dog.

Don't feel as though you have to get a purebred dog.

Golden Retrievers, Poodles and Goldendoodles that do not have an acceptable pedigree available may be accepted as registered breeding dogs so long as a DNA test is performed to prove the purebred status of each undocumented dog.

You can be judgmental, but in the end the people working for purebred dog rescue do just as much work as the all breed rescue folks do.

In The Truth About Purebred Dogs, you learned that most breeds were developed to do some type of work, such as herding, hunting, guarding.

However, the combination of dog - fighting history, the corruption of the type as a guardian for criminal activity, and the frantic rush of politicians to «do something» to assuage hysteria have led to a general condemnation of the dog, whether one of the above purebreds, crossbred, or mixed breed.

Although purebred dogs do have a higher incidence of some inherited disorders, they are no more likely to develop many serious health conditions, such as cancer, heart disorders and endocrine disorders, than mixed breed dogs.

As do all purebred dogs - or humans for that matter (there are more than 3,000 known genetic diseases to affect human beings.)

Although the state law does not specify AmStaffs, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, American Pit Bull Terriers, American Bulldogs, or any other dogs that could be included as «pit bull type,» some dog wardens consider these purebreds to come under the state law.

Mixed breeds can develop the same problems as purebreds - it \'s down to the genetic problems the dog \'s parents did or didn \» t have.

Now, because this was done on purebred dogs, the rescue folks used it as an opportunity to attack purebred dogs... but this has little to nothing to do with genetics it seems.

While responsible dog ownership and a love of purebred dogs are second nature to you as members of the fancy, many people in our communities don't know things such as basic care or how to buy a dog from a responsible breeder.

• Breeders who can not produce a 5 or even 7 generation pedigree when asked • Breeders who do not show their dogs in any discipline • Breeders who say «we had a really nice dog» or «we wanted our kids to experience the micracle of birth» so we bred • Breeders who sell or breed unpapered dogs — PUREBRED dogs are required to be registered • Breeders who do not do any health testing such as on eyes, heart, thyroid, hips etc. before breeding • Breeders who do not want you to visit with them or their dogs • Breeders who do not have a contract • Breeders who have zero health guarantees on puppies / dogs sold from their Kennels • Breeders who do not require all pet / companion pups to be altered • Breeders who say that some colours are «rare» and promote the puppies as such • Breeders who breed a dog before the age of 2 (hips can not even be certified until the age of 2) • Breeders who breed their bitch every heat cycle • Breeders who indiscrimanately breed outside of the GDCA Colour Code — Yes, years ago, it was acceptable to bring in a Blue or Fawn to improve head / bone / substance in a Harlequin line etc. yet this type of breeding was to be done ONLY be highly reputable / quality knowledgeable / experienced Breeders.

And remember, as previously mentioned, if you do wish to create perfect Maltese mixes then make sure both dogs are definitely purebreds before you go ahead.

The American Kennel Club does not recognize the Shih - Poo as a true breed of purebred dog.

Objectives of the Club To encourage and promote quality in the breeding of purebred Havanese and to do all possible to bring their natural qualities to perfection; To encourage the organization of independent local Havanese Specialty Clubs in those localities where there are sufficient fanciers of the breed to meet the requirements of The American Kennel Club; To urge members and breeders to accept the standard of the breed approved by The American Kennel Club as the only standard of excellence by which Havanese shall be judged; To do all in its power to protect and advance the interests of the breed and to encourage sportsmanlike competition at dog shows, obedience trials and agility events; To conduct sanctioned matches, specialty shows, obedience trials and agility trials under the rules of The American Kennel Club.

I didn't learn until much later that because of inbreeding and breeding for distorted physical features, approximately one in four purebred dogs suffers from serious congenital disorders such as crippling hip dysplasia, blindness, deafness, heart defects, skin problems and epilepsy.

Previous studies indicate that some inherited disorders do not have significantly different prevalence across both the purebred and mixed - breed dog populations [6] which may represent ancient disease liability genes that preceded breed formation that are now distributed throughout the canine population as a whole or reflect recent purebred contributions to mixed - breed individuals.

Now, having a mixed breed in the ring doing agility work would really impress me as well as others that will not buy purebred dogs any longer.

For some disorders, such as hypothyroidism, purebred dogs may be more likely diagnosed with the condition due to pre-breeding health screens that are rarely done in the mixed - breed population.