Some homeowners insurance companies restrict whether they'll insure
you based on your dog breed.
Notably, there are no statewide laws that discriminate
based on dog breed, and 18 states have taken the proactive step of expressly banning laws that single out particular breeds for disparate legal treatment.
If you would like to size your crate
based on your dog breed, that's a much longer list and can be found at the bottom of the page.
Some manufactures tout their specialized formulas
based on dog breed.
The increased incidence of joint diseases among early - neutered dogs seen in some studies may be due to the effect of neutering on young dogs» growth plates, and therefore the timing of neutering,
based on dog breed, may be able to offset these issues.
Not all insurers discriminate
based on dog breed, so if your current company won't sell you a home insurance policy, you are likely to be able to find another insurer who will.
Most complexes have restrictions
based on dog breeds and weight when full - grown.
Not exact matches
On a regular
basis city and neighborhood governments are looking at passing
breed specific laws relating to pit bulls and other
dog breeds that are considered to be dangerous or a nuisance.
The company's AI - powered engine, developed in conjunction with leading veterinarians, enables Ollie to tailor highly personalized offerings
based on a
dog's age, weight,
breed, activity level and prior diet.
Clearly, selective
breeding can cause dramatic changes in a creature like a
dog, so what does it matter whether it's humans doing the selecting of traits, or nature preferring certain traits
based on suitability to survive?
The restrictions are
based on assumptions that certain
breeds are inherently dangerous, that such
dogs can be reliably identified and that the restrictions will improve public safety, the study states.
«These results raise difficult questions because shelter workers and veterinarians are expected to determine the
breeds of
dogs in their facilities
on a daily
basis.
The data, they say, will help them assess how people perceive and react to
dogs based on preconceptions about
breed characteristics — for example, the assumption that German shepherds are strong and brave, that golden retrievers are always good with kids, or that Jack Russell terriers have a Napoleon complex.
Presumably, the people who created these
breeds were selecting
dogs based on personality, not
on how much they ate or how long they lived, says Careau.
Purebred
dogs are
bred on the
basis of specific physical and behavioural characteristics.
This means that in those states, your insurance company is not legally allowed to cancel your coverage
based on your
dog's
breed, even if it's a pitbull.
Currently, renters insurance companies in Connecticut can and may restrict coverage for
dogs,
based on breed and / or other criteria.
Knowing your
dog means selecting toys
based on his chewing patterns, life stage and
breed.
Based on customers» requests over the years for a longer, quieter version of PoochieBells to accommodate timid
dogs and teacup
breeds, Poochie - Pets has now introduced a longer doorbell in solid grosgrain, containing two sets of smaller, custom bells.
Her session will focus
on describing the pet industry and Purdue's efforts to establish science -
based dog breeding guidelines for the commercial kennels in the country.
The BowTie conveniently attaches to your pooch's collar and tracks what he is doing (running, sleeping, playing or walking), calculates how much exercise your
dog needs
based on his
breed, age and weight, and then sends real time updates to you via a smartphone application that runs
on both Android and iOS.
Dr. Levy found that assigning
breed labels to shelter
dogs based on visual inspection is unreliable and likely to be contradicted by DNA testing.
When a
dog is considered an adult may vary
based on its
breed.
Based on the ingredients included in Acana Classics Adult Large
Breed Dog Food we give a 4.9 stars score.
The
breeds of
dogs with unknown or mixed -
breed lineages are frequently guessed
based on their physical appearance, but it is not known how accurate these visual
breed assessments are.
Most importantly when examining the type of public policy most often
based on purported
dog breed, two very large studies found no relationship between
dog breed and aggressive behavior.
Based on breed histories and the extent of linkage disequilibrium, we conclude that all
dogs carrying mdr1 - 1 are descendants of a
dog that lived in Great Britain before the genetic isolation of
breeds by registry (ca. 1873).
Breed order was
based on a
dog's ability to understand new commands and obey them, which didn't take into account instinctive or adaptive intelligence.
If you're walking in a
dog park, the first study would have you immediately fear an approaching
dog based on characteristics associated with its
breed.
Although we do not discriminate
based on breed, size or color, we have a particular interest in helping bully
breeds, black
dogs,
dogs with medical needs and other «hard - to - place»
dogs.
These results raise difficult questions, because shelter workers and veterinarians are expected to determine the
breed (s) of
dogs in their facilities
on a daily
basis.
They decide which
dog breed not
based on its aptitude to perform given tasks, but
on looks instead.
Using examples from academic literature, popular culture, legal cases, and the media, he illustrated how a combination of media, myths, and politics have led society to fear certain
dogs based on their presumed
breed or appearance.
The fit of the harness can depend
on the
breed or mix but, in general, the sizes are
based on the width of the
dog's chest.
In the past, guesses at the
breed mix were
based on appearance and temperament, but now DNA testing can unlock the mystery of a
dog's genetic heritage.
Prospective puppy buyers can select a
breed based on the attributes that fitted the
dog to do its original job.
In fact, many prominent allergen researchers have declared that there is no scientific evidence to back up the claim that certain
dogs are more or less allergenic than others
based on breed alone.
Our test is the only
dog DNA test that provides true genetic size not
based just
on breed ancestry but
based on over a dozen genes known to influence a
dog's weight.
Finally, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) exhaustive review of
dog bite studies conducted in North America and elsewhere has concluded that, «Serious bites occur due to a range of factors,» and that separate regulation
based on breed is not a
basis for preventing such
dog bites.
Breed labeling at shelters is notoriously inaccurate — by and large, shelter
dogs aren't genetic tested, so the labels are mere guesses
based on what the
dog looks like, and are wrong as often as not.
Other
dog DNA tests look at fewer than 10,000 genetic markers and have to take a guess at
breed ancestry
based on that.
I do not discriminate
based on age,
breed or source of your
dog.
The reports will consist of information about the ancestry of your
dog that can help prepare a training program
based on the
breed history of your
dog.
Prices for a basic bath are
based on the
breed of your
dog, and range from $ 17 to $ 45.
Generally, this
dog should be exercised
on a regular
basis, as both the Labrador Retriever and German Shepherd are active
breeds.
This site has a more detailed statistic
on dog grooming prices,
basing costs off of
breed sizes and hair type.
Unlike Dasuquin, Cosequin is not sold
on a large
breed and small
breed basis; rather dosage is recommended
based upon a
dog's weight.
The law allows landlords to restrict their tenant's
dog ownership
based on the
breed or physical appearance of the
dog.
And David Miller, CIC, CRM, and managing director at Bensman Risk Management in Chicago gave a detailed response, «I am a
dog owner (our
dog is an 80 lb mixed -
breed, most likely including some Lab and Border Collie in his mix), so I can empathize with
dog owners who do not agree with an insurance company's decision to deny coverage
based on a
dog's
breed.»
We get to know each
dog as an individual and will do our best to describe each one
based on personality, not by suspected
breed composition.