American Kennel Club (AKC) is an American association of pure
bred dog enthusiasts and a lobbying, industry - funded organization for commercial dog breeders.
Not exact matches
If called upon to explain their addiction to the sport, field trial
enthusiasts are apt to go textbook on you and talk loftily of «improving the
breed» and «demonstrating the performance of a perfectly trained
dog in the hunting field.»
The Catahoula leopard
dog is very well known for its Merle gene and pigmentation but seems to always be an ignored
breed by
dog enthusiasts for some unknown reason
This beautiful and soft water
dog changed its physical morphology slightly in the 19th century, when
breeding enthusiasts began to select specimens with erect ears, an aspect with which we now associate with the papillon
dog.
In fact, many
dog enthusiasts recommend adoption for mixed
breeds like the Chorkie instead of supporting hobby breeders and «designer
dog» breeders.
Sled racing
enthusiasts started
breeding these
dogs and the Siberian husky quickly became a top winner in the Alaskan sled races.
Many
dog enthusiasts will tell you that you should never buy a
dog from a hobby breeder, especially from one that overcharges for mixed
breed dogs.
In keeping with the College's focus as a research - based academic institution, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (CKCS) Health Research Endowment was established by Cavalier owners and
breed enthusiasts to ensure that Cavalier King Charles Spaniels — and other small
breed dogs — live long, healthy and joyful lives.
The Yorkshire Terrier is a very small
breed of
dog that is often referred to as the Yorkie by
breed enthusiasts.
Bull baiting become illegal in 1835, and the
breed was kept alive by some
enthusiasts, who began selectively
breeding the ancestors of our modern
dogs.
Pit bull
enthusiasts say that the
dogs are happy, sometimes goofy tail - waggers that have been given a bad rap by the press, and when the
dog does lash out, it's the result of abusive ownership, not an inherently brutal
breed.
Purebred
dogs also typically have a published
breed standard that indicates the desired characteristics of that
breed — these standards are typically published by
breed enthusiast clubs or larger bodies like the American Kennel Club (AKC).
The only full - color pet guide available, Smooth Fox Terrier is a welcome and reliable resource on
breed history, characteristics and pet attributes,
breed standard, grooming, puppy care, housetraining, nutrition and feeding, basic obedience training, proper health care and the congenital and acquired disorders that concern all purebred
dog enthusiasts.
Once a year, large numbers of purebred
dog owners, breeders, and exhibitors get out the spit and polish, pack up their old kit bags, and head for the
breed's national specialty, a celebration of their
dogs, an occasion to conduct club business and enjoy social interaction with other owners and
enthusiasts, a chance to attend
breed seminars, and an opportunity to raise money for
breed health and rescue committees.
In the 1920s, a New England
dog - racing
enthusiast obtained some good specimens and began to
breed traditional malamutes.
[26] The name Alsatian remained for five decades, [50] until 1977, when successful campaigns by
dog enthusiasts pressured the British kennel clubs to allow the
breed to be registered again as German Shepherds.
In 2004, when the
breed won Best in Show at the prestigious Westminster
Dog Show the responses from dog enthusiasts varied great
Dog Show the responses from
dog enthusiasts varied great
dog enthusiasts varied greatly.
Pure
breed enthusiasts support the preservation of the pedigree and bloodline, and their objective is to produce
dogs conforming to
breed standard.
There are plenty of people who love the tiny
dog breeds, but there are lots of large
breed enthusiasts, too.
Blackhawk Malinois
breeds high drive, high energy malinois for the working
dog and sport
dog enthusiast.
The ASDI separated from ASDCA in 1991 because a growing number of Anatolian fanciers, including breeders,
dog show
enthusiasts, working
dog and companion
dog owners, felt that a choice should be made available in the direction that our
breed is taking.
Our site is highly visited by
breeding enthusiasts and owners of adopted Greyhounds, who are searching for the race history or relatives of their
dogs.
Rat Terriers became so adept at killing rats both above and below ground that
breed enthusiasts in England entered them in rat - baiting contests, where bets were wagered on how many rats a particular
dog could kill.
New hybrids and crosses will continue to appear, and with time, be accepted as their own
breed thanks to their popularity and number of
enthusiasts, as
dog breeding moves big money.
This is why whenever we see
Breed Specific Legislations in the works, regardless of where or what
breeds are mentioned,
dog enthusiasts all over the world need to take action and educate.
Founded in 1947 by 33 German Shepherd
enthusiasts to promote interest in the
breed and to train people to properly train their German Shepherd
Dogs.
We fell in love with this
breed, its looks, personality all rolled into this little
dog who earned the name «the American gentleman» So here we are now after careful years of research and knowledge gathered from learning through trial and error, support from fellow Boston club members and
enthusiasts, producing some of the finest Boston's that we like to consider enhancing to the
breed standard.beautiful Boston terriers that make us proud in the show ring but yet melt your heart when they are snuggled up beside you!
Billed as New England's largest equine and canine show, this two day event stands apart from many regional shows as a family friendly event with scores of consumer vendors, as well as a full schedule of informative seminars, demonstrations, horse and
dog breeds on display, and entertainment for
dog and horse
enthusiasts.
A longtime favorite among
dog enthusiasts, Eukanuba has made this formula just for older small
dog breeds and their unique nutritional needs.
National kennel clubs wield enormous influence on canine activities within their respective countries, impacting not only those
breeds which they register, but often the practices of groups or organizations of breeders and
dog enthusiasts that operate out from under the kennel club umbrella.
But
breed enthusiasts, including farmers who delighted in seeing their
dogs command flocks of sheep and herds of goats, hope that the
breed will rise again.
She is pleased to offer educational workshops to veterinary professionals, sporting
dog and
breed clubs, and pet
enthusiasts.
Only after World War I, however, did
enthusiasts» efforts to preserve the
breed result in the Pyr becoming a versatile
dog that is as appreciated in the home as it is in the sheep pasture.
Non-commercial breeders fall into two additional categories: 1)
breed enthusiasts, also known as
breed fanciers or show breeders, including performance
dog breeders who select
dogs with the ability and temperament to participate in certain sports or to perform particular jobs; and 2) casual breeders who dabble in
breeding.
Breed enthusiasts are motivated by several factors: Love of a breed; a desire to contribute to the improvement of breed health and performance skills; enjoyment of breed competitions and sports; and pleasure in the company of other breed and dog admi
Breed enthusiasts are motivated by several factors: Love of a
breed; a desire to contribute to the improvement of breed health and performance skills; enjoyment of breed competitions and sports; and pleasure in the company of other breed and dog admi
breed; a desire to contribute to the improvement of
breed health and performance skills; enjoyment of breed competitions and sports; and pleasure in the company of other breed and dog admi
breed health and performance skills; enjoyment of
breed competitions and sports; and pleasure in the company of other breed and dog admi
breed competitions and sports; and pleasure in the company of other
breed and dog admi
breed and
dog admirers.
Considering that the Norwegian Buhund is not a large
breed of
dog, breeders and
enthusiasts are alarmed at this quickly increasing problem.
Passionate about
dogs,
breed enthusiasts take the time to learn everything they can about their chosen
breed.
Responsible
breed enthusiasts also help buyers select the best puppy for their circumstances, often decline to place puppies of high - drive
dogs in laid - back pet homes, and remain available to help buyers after they take the puppy home.
Breed enthusiasts (also known as show breeders, purebred dog fanciers, hobbyists and responsible breeders) who follow breed club guidelines and codes of ethics are NAIA's top choice as a source of pet pup
Breed enthusiasts (also known as show breeders, purebred
dog fanciers, hobbyists and responsible breeders) who follow
breed club guidelines and codes of ethics are NAIA's top choice as a source of pet pup
breed club guidelines and codes of ethics are NAIA's top choice as a source of pet puppies.
The American Kennel Club, the organization that most responsible
breed enthusiasts use to register their
dogs, donates more than $ 1 million annually to promote canine health.
As a
dog enthusiast I find I like to share my home with more than one
breed.
A welcome and reliable resource on
breed history, characteristics and pet attributes,
breed standards, grooming, puppy care, housetraining, nutrition and feeding, basic obedience training, proper health care, and the congenital and acquired disorders that concern all purebred -
dog enthusiasts.
One of the things that any border collie
enthusiast will tell you is that the border collie is recognized as the world's smartest
dog breed.
Unfortunately they were originally
bred for
dog fighting
enthusiasts, but fortunately their kind nature helped them to become valued family companions.
She has coached many longtime breeders,
breed enthusiasts and professional handlers to teach them new ways to approach show
dog training and problem solving.
Breeding should be done only by the most ethical, dedicated
breed enthusiast thoroughly knowledgeable about heredity, genetics, health issues and testing, temperament, conformation, puppy rearing and placement and the complete pedigree, history and traits of the individual
dogs to be mated.
The founders of our
breed were
dog enthusiasts who had very determined interests in the OES when it was first recognized as a separate
breed, some of whom were breeder / judges.
Before the American Kennel Club will approve a new
breed, there must be a significant number of the
dogs in the United States as well as a
breed club to oversee
enthusiasts and geographic diversity.
Before the end of the 1800's, the
dogs we think of as «Pit Bulls» were typically called bulldogs - a name that's still used by many
breed enthusiasts.
Enthusiasts sought out the few remaining
dogs and started a successful
breeding program between the 1950s and early 1960s.