Unlike atopy, there is no strong link
between specific breeds and food allergies.
Some breeds do appear to experience food allergies more often than others, but there is no scientific proof to suggest a strong link
between specific breeds and food allergies.
Not exact matches
The samples were then analyzed with a technique called polymerase chain reaction (PCR), used to amplify
specific nuclear «microsatellites» for statistically measuring gene flow
between the different populations and subpopulations located in the western South Atlantic (
Breeding Stock A) and the eastern South Atlantic and Indian Ocean populations (
Breeding Stocks B and C, and the Arabian Sea humpback whale population, respectively).
Consider a
breed specific formula that factors in the difference in needs
between large and small
breed dogs.
Because this recipe is not formulated for dogs of any
specific size, it could be a good choice for a Standard Schnauzer who rides the line
between medium and large
breeds.
Typical topknot, prominently arced back, pudgy flanks, tail put
between legs and fringed ears - these are the
breed -
specific features.
«Just as certain human individuals are predisposed to
specific diseases, certain
breeds of dog are too, and much of my research has looked at unravelling the link
between many of the genetic conditions we share with our canine companions,» said Dr Sargan.
They are the result of a
specific breeding program in the western USA
between the 1960's and 1980's.
A crossbreed
between a Maltese and a Shih Tzu, the Maltese Shih Tzu is a small - sized hybrid that is of the designer type — meaning that is was developed to achieve a
specific look, although it is not an officially registered
breed.
We don't «have» lurchers in North America as far as that
specific name for them, though of course there are crosses
between sighthounds and other
breeds, so, technically, we got»em.
A recent
breed specific study also reviewed the correlation
between an increased risk of certain joint disorders, and a second
breed specific study indicated a possible correlation to behavior issues.
In the study cited above showing that adoption agencies frequently misidentify canine
breeds, the authors conclude, «The discrepancies
between opinions of adoption agencies and identification by DNA analysis suggest that it would be worthwhile to reevaluate the reliability of
breed identification as well as the justification of current public and private policies pertaining to
specific dog
breeds.»
Due to small and medium
breeds maturing sometime around 10 to 12 months and bigger dog
breeds maturing
between the first and second year, you may want to check with your vet for
specific recommendations on the correct timing for your pooch.
This exercise helps to clarify and highlight what
specific strengths and weaknesses are involved
between the
breeding partners.
There's a difference
between city run animal control, private humane societies, humane societies that perform animal control, rescue groups,
breed specific rescue groups and sanctuaries.
The film explores the factors behind the public's fear of pit bulls and examines the conflict existing
between advocates and opponents of
breed specific legislation.
However, their guidelines don't distinguish
between the
specific needs of large
breed dogs and puppies and smaller
breeds.
Anything in
between these sex -
specific ceiling and roof is pretty much up to the breeder and would not be considered as a bad practice of dog
breeding by most organizations» playbook.
We worry more about cysts in
specific dog
breeds, including Golden Retrievers, American Bulldogs, and Great Danes, because there has been a strong link
between the presence of cysts and the development of glaucoma, which is a vision - threatening, painful condition.
Hi Sally, PRA is not
breed specific, so yes, a mating
between dogs of different
breeds carries the same risk as a mating
between dogs of the same
breed.
If, as seems likely, different countries vary in the average relationship to be found
between dogs of a
specific breed then inbreeding will not be defined alike in each area.
Eligibility and covered conditions varies
between companies, especially for
breed specific hereditary health issues.
Disregarding
breed -
specific characteristics is like ignoring the differences
between compact sedans and pickup trucks.
Understanding what happened to the genes of the dog as it evolved, and the genetic differences
between the
breeds, will provide information that may enable intervention in some of the
breed -
specific health problems that continue to affect the welfare of many dogs.
There is, however, a bigger battle raging in Prince George's County - one
between those who support
breed -
specific legislation and those who fiercely oppose it.
The effects of spaying / neutering were often
specific to certain
breeds, and not always equivalent
between sexes.
In terms of tempermant, research has also shown that there is greater individual variability
between dogs across litters than there is for a
specific breed.
They require regular and specialized grooming
specific to their
breed: stripping or clipping, with regular brushing in
between; however, this
breed sheds very little.
The only significant difference
between the two is that purebreds, because their parents and other ancestors are all members of the same
breed, are similar to a
specific «
breed standard.»
Phenotypic traits that are common across many
breeds, such as brachycephaly, are likely to be identical by descent, just as many other
specific genetic traits have been shown to be shared
between different dog
breeds [13], [14], [15], [16], [17], [18], [19], [20], [21], [22].
First, there's a difference
between breed -
specific legislation and
specific breeds that are considered «aggressive» being banned from housing complexes, civilian or military.