Sentences with phrase «bred as hunters»

As dachshunds were originally bred as hunters they tend to be independent and courageous with a big personality, they can be a little stubborn, but are very smart and show great affection.

Also originally bred as hunters, they are brave and intelligent.

Their breeding as hunters make them want to take off after «enticing» odors, so always walk them with a leash until you KNOW you have 100 % verbal control over the dog.

Yes, he was bred as a hunter for use on wild boar or any other found on Argentine grassland.

Not exact matches

If, for example, a hunter - gatherer only ever allows the fastest male dogs to breed with the fastest female dogs, after many years of such selective breeding the resultant dogs would differ so much in body shape, leg length and, perhaps, lung capacity from their ancestor as to be considered a separate breed.

The other derives from reports of intergroup fighting among hunter - gatherers; our ancestors lived as hunter - gatherers from the emergence of the Homo genus until the Neolithic era, when humans began settling down to cultivate crops and breed animals, and some scattered groups still live that way.

To build a stronger case for dogs as hunting companions, she says she'd want to see something like a change in dog breeds over time, with a shift toward characteristics that would make them larger and swifter — and thus better hunters.

Known as «nutria», these invasive South American rodents breed faster than the roving squads of hunters can control them.

Reminiscent of the 1997 sci - fi movie, Cube, the pyramid reconfigures itself periodically to create a multitude of scenarios in which hunter becomes the hunted as aliens begin hatching, breeding and running around.

Paired with one of the strongest sense of smell in pointer breeds, this delightful hound is rarely seen outside of Turkey and prized as an efficient bird hunter and devoted family dog.

Later Cornelius Van Rooyen, a big game hunter who was farming in Rhodesia, which is known as Zimbabwe today, started selectively breeding dogs to try to track and keep leopards and lions at bay.

Although its ancestors were hunters, the Bichon Frise was bred as a companion animal.

Over time, the breed became increasingly popular as a hunter and companion, and was among the first breeds at American dog shows.

Historically, Greyhounds have been used as hunters due to their great speed — they are the fastest breed of dog, reaching top speeds of over 40 miles per hour — and keen eyesight.

Now, Boxers are bred not just to become guardians or hunters, but as companion pets as well.

Compare them to standard poodles, originally bred as duck hunters that can swim all day long and ask for more.

The Cane Corso (pronounced «KAH - nay KOR - so») is an Italian dog breed that was historically used as a guard dog, war dog, and hunter.

Dachshunds were originally bred in medieval Europe as a ground hunter.

Far detached from its glorious days as a large - game hunter, the Great Dane has morphed into one of the dog world's most - loved breeds.

However, keep in mind that this breed has strong hunting and chasing instincts reminiscent of its past as a hunter.

Meanwhile, as this excellent article by Craig Koshyknotes, there are about 550 Weimaraner puppies born in Germany each year — almost all of them bred by Weimaraner breeders who are hunters, and for hunting homes.

The North American Teckel Club promotes the breeding of the dachshund as a hunter's companion in the field.

The country's namesake terrier has a reputation as a dare - devil; the Kerry is known for its gameness and protectiveness; the Glen is a silent and tenacious hunter; and the Wheaten — possibly the oldest of the Irish terrier breeds — is the least scrappy of the quartet but is in full possession of other terrier attributes: versatility, exuberance, and a love of life and family.

This type of canine was originally bred as a retriever - gun dog to recover shot game birds for hunters.

Like all terriers, they are hunters and while as a breed they are not aggressive, you need to be careful if you keep rodents as pets.

This breed was used originally on farms for stock control and as watch dogs and they were sometimes used as hunters for larger game animals.

And he passed his dog knowledge and his breeding records to the next generation of hunters, herdsmen, fishermen, farmers, and tradesmen so that the breeds could be further refined and conserved as workers and companions.

This breed began life as a hunter, guardian and fighter in the provinces of China.

The Black and Tan Coonhound acquired its name through its original purpose as a raccoon hunter (which locals called coons), and just like its ancestors, this breed is a wonderful tracker and can corner its prey, by which point it will start barking and howling to alert its owner of the prey's whereabouts.

Not usually seen as the ideal family pet, this breed has a strong hunter instinct and is known to bark when its prey climbs a tree to escape it.

These dogs were not bred to be hunters, but were used as family guard dogs.

Because of their ability to adapt well, they are a great all - around dog breed, used as a family pet and as a hunter.

They were bred as gundogs used by bird hunters to flush the game from the heavy briar.

It is also important to take the Yorkshire Terrier's past into account: this breed was used as a hunter dog to kill and drive away rats from the miners» houses centuries ago.

So you'll have the bichon frise»; a lap dog that was bred for precious pampering, but is too big to be categorized in the toy group, the poodle; a versatile breed that was utilized as a retriever, truffle hunter and then circus performer, and then you have two types of bulldogs; breeds who were once used for bull baiting, but since this practice has been outlawed, they technically can't be categorized under the working dog category.

On the outside, the Saluki looks as a very fragile dog but in reality, this hound dog breed is a strong hunter that possesses endurance in chasing prey over long distances but also challenging terrain.

These dogs were bred as close - range hunters.

Examples: Afghan, Borzoi, Greyhound, Saluki; Rhodesian Ridgeback My Favorites: Greyhounds; Italian Greyhounds Hunters by sight «triggered to chase and bite moving objects and animals Need same amount of exercise as any other working breed Not bred to obey commands; they are game chasers Can easily jump fences if you aren't watching; very athletic and muscular Usually not dog fighters, but will chase and kill some small animals; Rhodesian Ridgebacks are more pack oriented, more likely to be territorial, and can do higher levels of obedience than typical sighthounds; can be quite protective of the owner and property; not for novices Tough on the outside, soft on the inside.

Most of our dog breeds have some form of aggression in them, since they needed different forms of aggression to do their work: terriers are often aggressive towards other dogs and animals — they were and are fighters, the man working dogs imprint humans as being of their same species so they show the same kind of aggression that they show towards other dogs, the sight hounds were bred to be killers of game and sometimes other canines, the mastiffs were bred to take down large game and guard property, the flock guards were bred to be aggressive towards canines, the hounds were bred to be aggressive towards furred animals, some of the pointers were bred to be able to guard the hunter's game, etc., etc..

This will help you and your dog to be happier as well as fine - tune the breed's natural talents as a loyal watchdog and hunter.

Originally deployed in Scotland to retrieve hunted birds that had fallen to the ground, the Gordon Setter's strong hunter's instinct, skill with scents, and general companion qualities have made it a very popular breed indeed, as well as an enduring one.

The American Kennel Association says this about the breed: «Medium sized and bred to cover all terrain encountered by the walking hunter, the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon has been called the «4 - wheel drive of hunting dogs» as he will enter briars or underbrush without hesitation.

Considered an excellent show dog as well as hunter, the English Setter makes a graceful breed according to the American Kennel Club.

The American Kennel Club says this about the breed: «A large and muscular dog, the Rhodesian Ridgeback was not only developed as hunter but also as a family protector.

Beagle dog breeds (facts of the hunting dog, dog training tips) One of the most amiable hounds, the beagle was bred as a pack hunter and needs companionship, whether human or canine.

One of the most amiable hounds, the beagle was bred as a pack hunter and needs companionship, whether human or canine.

One theory about its fall in popularity is that several atypical curlies gave the breed the undeserved reputation as hard - mouthed retrievers, causing newer hunters to choose other retrievers.

As pack hunters, they are non-confrontational and not a sparring breed.

The breed's history as a fighting dog and large game hunter is reflected in the well - defined jaws with obvious biting strength in the lower jaw.

The Saluki was bred as a sight hunter and was frequently utilized as a hunter of antelopes and hare in rough desert terrain.