Sentences with phrase «behavior of your purebred dog»

Not exact matches

I will say this: the extremes of temperament and behavior so often seen in purebred dogs are less common in mixed breeds.

* It is easy to research any health problems the dog is predisposed to based on her breed * You will know how large she will get, and what behaviors to expect * You have the option of showing your dog * You have the option of breeding your dog (and collecting stud fees or selling the purebred puppies)-- NOTE: this should only be done if you are financially and emotionally capable of raising a litter of puppies, always consult with a reputable breeder to be your mentor if you are seriously considering breeding your dog.

With the different wants of owners and the different traits and behaviors in different breeds, mixes or even different lines of purebred dogs, it is the unusual situation where the match between dog and owner is perfect.

Even mixed breed dogs can carry some of these behaviors, especially if they're a hybrid or designer dog breed (these are usually pups produced from two purebred parents from different breeds, such as a Labrador Retriever and a Poodle).

In the same way that inbreeding among human populations can increase the frequency of normally rare genes that cause diseases, the selective breeding that created the hundreds of modern dog breeds has put purebred dogs at risk for a large number of health problems, affecting both body and behavior.

- Sportsmen refuse to compromise their commitment and obligation to the sport of purebred dogs by injecting personal advantage or consideration into their decisions or behavior.

Those of us who consider ourselves to be truly dedicated to the preservation of purebred dogs must make a dispassionate analysis of the human behavior surrounding canine genetic disease and realize what it is doing, not only to our dogs, but to ourselves.

NAIA applauds those groups and individuals that have been successful in promoting reasonable laws and challenges dog owners everywhere to merge into a larger effort to defeat or overturn breed - specific laws and to focus their attention on public education and on regulations that hold owners accountable for the behavior of their dogs, whether purebred or mixed.

Together, AKC, UKC, and thousands of non-affiliated clubs and groups promote dog sports and pet dog training, help pet owners solve behavior and training problems, operate purebred rescue groups that take pressure off of shelters and save dogs, and provide public education.

Whether you want a puppy or a more mature dog, a purebred or a one - of - a-kind mixed breed, even a rabbit or hamster, shelters and rescue groups have the best selection of animals anywhere — all screened for good health and behavior.

Most breeds of dog (purebreds) have genetic issues inherent to the breed, and all the inbreeding is resulting in animals with more unpredictable / destructive behaviors.