Sentences with phrase «as purebred dogs in»

Puppies from mills are usually sold as purebred dogs in an attempt to attract the higher prices associated with purebreds.

Not exact matches

Eggleston's part of the project was aimed at finding genetic markers that would help biologists zero in on the genes that cause defects in purebred dogs, such as hip dysplasia and epilepsy.

In addition to collecting DNA from hundreds of modern wolves as well as mutts and purebred dogs, the dual - origin researchers extracted DNA from dozens of ancient dogs, including a particularly high - value sample from a 4,800 - year - old animal unearthed in Newgrange, IrelanIn addition to collecting DNA from hundreds of modern wolves as well as mutts and purebred dogs, the dual - origin researchers extracted DNA from dozens of ancient dogs, including a particularly high - value sample from a 4,800 - year - old animal unearthed in Newgrange, Irelanin Newgrange, Ireland.

There was a great deal of ill feeling from the dog show community when Pedigree featured sad shelter dogs in commercials on Westminster broadcasts and used the show as a way to raise money for shelter dogs without making any donations to purebred rescue groups.

, any dog sold as a purebred animal in Canada MUST be registered with an acceptable registry.

That said, I think bundling them all together as «All American Shelter Dog» is a terrible idea, particularly as it will hamper purebred dog rescues from finding dogs in shelters that need careful placemeDog» is a terrible idea, particularly as it will hamper purebred dog rescues from finding dogs in shelters that need careful placemedog rescues from finding dogs in shelters that need careful placement.

Founded in 1884 by 13 dog breed clubs, most of which were American, the newly formed AKC pledged to advance the breeding, study and exhibition of purebred dogs, as well as establishing the maintenance and running of 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).

Purebred pets can become homeless just as easily as mixed breed dogs, and one quarter of dogs in shelters are pPurebred pets can become homeless just as easily as mixed breed dogs, and one quarter of dogs in shelters are purebredpurebred.

I see it every day in my veterinary practice but mixed breed dogs aren't tracked like the purebreds so they have a reputation as «healthier» that is actually undeserved in many cases.

Active in purebred dogs since 1970, she is a founding member of her local humane society, belongs to the Collie Club of America, and has served as president, on the board, and as show chair for the Paper Cities Kennel Club in Wisconsin.

Ridgebacks are as prone as all other dogs to health problems be they mongrels or purebred, in fact sometimes they seem to be too healthy.

All these * other * colors can be fully registered with the two largest most respected dog - registering bodies in North America, perhaps in the world, the CKC (Canadian Kennel Club) and the AKC (American Kennel Club), and as such are fully purebred dogs with certified pedigrees, and have been so for just as long as the * show * colors of Mini Schnauzers.

The researchers found that the prevalence of 13 of the 24 genetic disorders was approximately the same in purebred dogs as in their mixed - breed counterparts.

However, as with any mixed breeding, you are likely to get a dog that exhibits the characteristics of one breed over the other, especially if the breeders are not using 100 % purebred animals in the first place.

In the process of tallying the numbers of purebred dogs in America — or at least those that are registered — the American Kennel Club detected some interesting trends, such as how the nation's most popular dog, the Labrador retriever, is losing ground in some townIn the process of tallying the numbers of purebred dogs in America — or at least those that are registered — the American Kennel Club detected some interesting trends, such as how the nation's most popular dog, the Labrador retriever, is losing ground in some townin America — or at least those that are registered — the American Kennel Club detected some interesting trends, such as how the nation's most popular dog, the Labrador retriever, is losing ground in some townin some towns.

By federal law, dogs sold as Purebred in Canada must be sold with CKC Registration.

After many hassles, the American Kennel Club officially recognized the Australian Cattle Dog as purebred in September 1980.

They often experience fewer health problems, such as hip dysplasia, which is all too common in purebred pups, and breathing problems that are frequent in dogs of brachycephalic breeds (those with short snouts, such as Pugs and English Bulldogs).

Events in our Petvention Center, such as Healing Touch for Animals seminars, Minnesota Purebred Dog Breeders Association Annual Meeting, and Positive Gun Dog Training.

In the end, your mixed breed dog provides the same level of unconditional love, companionship and loyalty as any purebred pedigree.

Purebred dogs will normally exhibit the same traits as other dogs in their breed while mixed breeds will usually have traits found in both breeds.

In time, the Cockapoo enthusiasts hope to have this crossbreed recognized by the American Kennel Club as a purebred dog.

Lori has been involved with purebred Bernese Mountain Dogs almost all of her adult life and has served the breed in many volunteer capacities including as President of the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America.

To advance knowledge within the community in general on dog care and training as well as improve breeding and management of purebred dogs

The problem is that the initiative appears to be limited to purebreds, though the crisis created by vicious animals extends far beyond those sacred breeds and the owners most likely to need such encouragement are least likely ever to hear of it.According to the AKC, the test will consist of 10 categories that will show the dog's acceptance of strange people and strange dogs and of being handled in routine ways, such as grooming or petting by unfamiliar people.

The Lagotto Romagnolo is the only purebred dog in the world recognized as a specialized truffle searcher.

The primary goal of the program is to promote and encourage juniors to participate in the sport of American Kennel Club purebred dog events with Cavaliers, as well as to become active in the ACKCSC.

Purebred dog breeders of today «have inherited a breeding paradigm that is, at the very least, a bit anachronistic in light of modern genetic knowledge, and that first arose out of a pretty blatant misinterpretation of Darwin and an enthusiasm for social theories that have long been discredited as scientifically insupportable and morally questionable.»

American Kennel Club - registered dogs compete in shows that include conformation, where purebred dogs compete against each other and are evaluated as breeding stock, and obedience, field and agility trials, where canine athletes get their moment to behave and shine.

She is licensed by the American Kennel Club as a judge of purebred dogs, is the breeder of several Best in Show dogs, and is committed to quality training for all canines.

A puppy mill is basically a purebred puppy factory farm where the puppies are just churned out as fast as they can in order to have, for example, as many Westie dogs for sale as possible.

For more information: If you would like to see what some of your dog's ancestors looked like, the ASTC offers Historical Record Books where purebred AKC registered Shih Tzu honors and achievements (such as conformation titleholders, performance titleholders, pedigrees, photos, all breed best in show and specialty show winners, and register of merit recipients) can be found.

Hailing from the Shetland Islands and first officially registered in 1908 the Shetland Sheepdog, affectionately known as the Sheltie, is a relatively new breed of purebred dog and the exact mixture is still under debate.

The Labrador Retriever has consistently ranked as the most popular number one purebred dog in the United States for more than 10 years, according to the American Kennel Club.

This is referred to as «primary glaucoma» and is most commonly seen in purebred dogs such as the Cocker Spaniel, Basset Hound, Bouvier, Springer Spaniel, Beagle, Shar Pei, Chow Chow, as well as many others.

A majority of World Wide Bullmastiff owners and breeders are up in arms as to how the media can insultingly label so many purebred dogs incorrectly and namely our breed the Bullmastiff.

The GSDCA, as the peek body for the promotion, development and protection of the German Shepherd Dog, is available and qualified to offer comment specifically on matters relating to German Shepherds and more broadly on matters relating to purebred dogs, breed improvement and the welfare of dogs in the Australian community.

It is true that purebred dogs have many genetic anomalies ranging from those that are innocuous (long coats or unacceptable colors in some breeds, for example) or easy to repair (entropion, the turning in of the eyelid) to those that are crippling or life - threatening, such as hip dysplasia or progressive retinal atrophy.

I said each dog is an individual however pretending that Dog aggression etc. isn't more prevalent in some breeds (As I once again specifically said purebreds) is ignoring realidog is an individual however pretending that Dog aggression etc. isn't more prevalent in some breeds (As I once again specifically said purebreds) is ignoring realiDog aggression etc. isn't more prevalent in some breeds (As I once again specifically said purebreds) is ignoring reality.

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.

This breed is the only purebred dog in the world recognized as a specialized truffle searcher.

1.5.1 To keep and maintain a canine register of purebred dogs born in Tasmania and of dogs which are imported into Tasmania which are registered on a purebred canine register recognised as such by the TCA Inc..

Purebred dogs are often predisposed to certain genetic and hereditary diseases and this has become evident with the stark difference in appearance between dogs of the same breeds a hundred years ago as compared to today.

Even as so - named «designer dogs» are skyrocketing in popularity around the globe, the mainstay breeds that rank in the top 10 «most popular breeds» list year after year are purebred household names to most of us.

Purebred dogs and cats are not immune from the risk of abandonment or being lost and many times they end up in shelters such as ours.

Some speculate the disease may be genetic, as it presents most commonly in purebred dogs, particularly larger breeds.

For us, the poor treatment and killing of homeless pets by the millions in our country's shelters is the lens through which we view the commercial breeding industry that competes with the adoption of shelter pets on the front end and burdens public shelters on the back end, where an estimated 25 percent of impounded dogs are identified as purebred.

Sanctioning is one of the first steps toward being approved to hold AKC dog shows and obedience trials, a long - range goal of the club.Sproul and other club officers say they are making a determined effort to continue the programs that Seminole has initiated.The Seminole club has initiated such programs as annual purebred dog exhibitions demonstrating important aspects of owning, raising and training dogs; health seminars that bring in experts to discuss topics that have included hereditary eye defects, skin disorders and behavioral studies; and matches offering ring conditions to provide experience for handlers and dogs.