Sentences with phrase «breed dogs as a whole»

In fact, LESS problems since the mixed breed dogs as a whole seem to have a hybrid immunity and are not prone to as many breed specific diseases and mutations.

Not exact matches

An international collaboration has revealed that one common genetic risk factor predisposes the Shar - Pei dog breed not only to recurrent fever, but also to a spectrum of persistent inflammatory signs that affect the skin, joints, ears and body as a whole.

For the most part, the French Bulldog breed as a whole is not very dog aggressive, but you have to judge each individual and not stereotype them.

They are used to regimentation and predictability, and their whole lives have revolved around the narrower confines of the breeding, raising, training and racing environment, as opposed to the brave new world of the adopter's home, social outlets, and leisure time activities, in which the dog may now be included.

This will eventually lead to a slow - down in the endless chewing that a teething puppy does, but many dogs (especially «mouthy» breeds such as shepherds and retrievers) will have a strong need to chew on stuff their whole lives.

In fact, many Poodles are very patient with children and the breed as a whole gets along well with other dogs and household pets.

Evaluating the temperament of an individual dog is much more important than evaluating the breed as a whole when considering that dog for service dog work.

Not every dog in a breed will be true to the standard, but when discussing breeds as a whole the breed standard should always be referenced.

They feel responsibility for the individual dogs they produce and to the breed as a whole; therefore they usually associate themselves with organizations that promote and protect the breed.

I feel that Weim breeders as a whole can tend to come off awfully holier - than - thou, but I understand both perspectives well, both as someone who was turned away by some of the «reputable breeders» because I only wanted a pet — and as someone who competes in multiple venues with her well - bred dogs.

If we culled the whole bully breed of dogs today the scum of society would simply teach a Labrador to behave in a similar way and yes a lab treated like shit would have the ability to kill also just as so many medium size dogs would.

Because of that, some people that have successful service dogs from breeds that normally wouldn't succeed will say that since their dog works well, their breed as a whole is perfect for service work.

They care not only about their own dogs, but also the impact their dogs will make on the breed as a whole.

This club is striving to stop puppy farming and ensure that individual dogs and the breed as a whole are not exploited, and that the dogs» best interests are kept to the fore.

You should look for named sources of animal protein for your small breed dog such as whole chicken, chicken meal, fish, and lamb.

Affix's in a pedigree are very important and if several dog's in a pedigree share the same affix that can also be a good kennel name to research and see what accomplishments that breeder has made within their breeding program and for their breed as a whole.

While every Fox Terrier varies in personality and energy level, considering the breed as a whole, they bark, they chase moving objects, they have never - ending - energy and they are relentless when they want something (prey, food, toy, a Barbie Doll's head, etc.) They are typically territorial and «quick to react» so they often don't get along well with other dogs if they haven't been well socialized, especially dogs of the same sex.

This breed, as a whole, is said to have dog like traits.

Not all interactions are totally positive and some dogs (breeds as a whole and individuals) are more resilient to this than others.

Some breeds as a whole take longer to reach social maturity (golden retrievers, labrador retrievers, standard poodles), while others are more open lifelong in general (scent hounds as a group tend toward being dog social lifelong as a function of how they were bred to work in groups for humans).

Unfortunately, the continual removal of dogs from any breeding program results in a lack of unique genetic material, which makes any breed (or population of any species) much poorer as a whole.

General Description — This breed standard is meant to provide breeders that register their dogs ABRA, competitors competing at ABRA shows and judges at ABRA sanctioned conformation shows with a written guide that describes the ideal American Bulldog and is representative of the breed as a whole, the guide should be used by the breeder and competitors when selecting show stock and by the judges when selecting dogs in an ABRA conformation show.

Certainly these behaviors can occur in mixed breeds, too, but they are by happenstance, on an «individual dog» basis, rather than by deliberate design into a breed as a whole.

This article and accompanying infographic will take a look at pit bull facts and just how accurate the label of «dangerous dog» fits the pit bull breed as a whole and look at the real facts behind bully breeds.

However, the breed as a whole has gotten somewhat of a bad reputation because of this tendency, thanks in part to breeders that were less than ethical and people that got in over their heads when they purchased one of these dogs.

Hill's Science Diet dry dog food for the large breed has the chicken, whole grain wheat, and oats as the main ingredients.

As each breeder tests and replaces carrier dogs with normal - testing dogs, the problem for the breed as a whole diminisheAs each breeder tests and replaces carrier dogs with normal - testing dogs, the problem for the breed as a whole diminisheas a whole diminishes.

One of the best dog foods for American Bulldog is the food with ducks, chicken, lamb, whole eggs, cheese, minerals, and vitamins as its key ingredients, that can keep your dog going is Fromm Adult Gold Large Breed Formula.

I'm sure it applies to cat food as well: How to grade your dog's food: Start with a grade of 100: 1) For every listing of «by - product», subtract 10 points 2) For every non-specific animal source -LRB-» meat» or «poultry», meat, meal or fat) reference, subtract 10 points 3) If the food contains BHA, BHT, or ethoxyquin, subtract 10 points 4) For every grain «mill run» or non-specific grain source, subtract 5 points 5) If the same grain ingredient is used 2 or more times in the first five ingredients (i.e. «ground brown rice», «brewerâ $ ™ s rice», «rice flour» are all the same grain), subtract 5 points 6) If the protein sources are not meat meal and there are less than 2 meats in the top 3 ingredients, subtract 3 points 7) If it contains any artificial colorants, subtract 3 points 8) If it contains ground corn or whole grain corn, subtract 3 points 9) If corn is listed in the top 5 ingredients, subtract 2 more points 10) If the food contains any animal fat other than fish oil, subtract 2 points 11) If lamb is the only animal protein source (unless your dog is allergic to other protein sources), subtract 2 points 12) If it contains soy or soybeans, subtract 2 points 13) If it contains wheat (unless you know that your dog is not allergic to wheat), subtract 2 points 14) If it contains beef (unless you know that your dog is not allergic to beef), subtract 1 point 15) If it contains salt, subtract 1 point Extra Credit: 1) If any of the meat sources are organic, add 5 points 2) If the food is endorsed by any major breed group or nutritionist, add 5 points 3) If the food is baked not extruded, add 5 points 4) If the food contains probiotics, add 3 points 5) If the food contains fruit, add 3 points 6) If the food contains vegetables (NOT corn or other grains), add 3 points 7) If the animal sources are hormone - free and antibiotic - free, add 2 points 8) If the food contains barley, add 2 points 9) If the food contains flax seed oil (not just the seeds), add 2 points 10) If the food contains oats or oatmeal, add 1 point 11) If the food contains sunflower oil, add 1 point 12) For every different specific animal protein source (other than the first one; count «chicken» and «chicken meal» as only one protein source, but «chicken» and «'' as 2 different sources), add 1 point 13) If it contains glucosamine and chondroitin, add 1 point 14) If the vegetables have been tested for pesticides and are pesticide - free, add 1 point

Chow Chows, like most dog breeds, should be fed a diet of natural whole foods along with lean protein meats as the primary component to help maintain their energy and optimal health.

Talk to anyone who knows anything about these dogs and you will see a dog like that is a rarity.now while the breed as a whole is much gamer that any other breed there are a lot of variations within the breed itself.

It is seen in both purebred and mix - breed dogs, but some breeds, like the Aussie, have a much higher incidence than is seen in dogs as a whole, due to the restricted gene pool typical of any purebred population.

This article and accompanying infographic will take a look at just how accurate the label of «dangerous dog» fits the pit bull breed as a whole and look at the real facts behind bully breeds...

Clinics are a tremendous benefit to the dogs, their owners, and your breed as a whole.

If the breeder breeds just to produce more dogs, for pets only or anything that does not go towards the bettering of the breeder's lines and the breed as a whole, go elsewhere.

Smaller bones such as small femur rings or kneecaps pose a danger to large breed dogs, because they may swallow them whole.

The combination of meat and whole grains in their puppy formulas has gained favorable feedbacks although chicken fat has been identified as a predisposing factor of bloat in large dog breeds.

These dogs, who are most often not purebred, are the ones that contribute to the bad reputation of the bully breeds as a whole and are the lifeblood behind the cry for a ban.

While there will always be exception and people always post how smart their dog is despite the breed in general being more stubborn than others, specific breeds as a whole are more stubborn than others.

That is, although there may be dozens of genes contributing to particular cancer susceptibilities in dogs as a whole, within any single breed there are likely to be only one or two.

NUTRO Small Breed Dog Food is made with real chicken as the first ingredient, plus other natural ingredients, such as whole brown rice and sunflower oil

This natural dog food formula features premium ingredients, such as real chicken as the first ingredient, plus whole brown rice and sunflower oil for visible nutritional benefits and a great taste your small breed dog will love.

NUTRO Small Breed Dog Food uses real chicken as the first ingredient, plus other whole, natural ingredients, such as whole brown rice and sunflower oil

This proves that neither the dog breeds are to be banned nor dog breeding as a whole.

Although skittishness is a characteristic in some lines, the breed as a whole is generally pretty sound with other dogs and it shouldn't take too much effort on your behalf to have your Poodle socializing contentedly with other dogs.

While these dogs originally were bred to eliminate rats, as well as other vermin, they are known today as beloved pets for the whole family.

Her unique approach takes into consideration the whole dog and the whole family, as well as all other environmental factors including the breed history.

As a member of the Berger Picard Club of America, I recognize that I am often faced with decisions about courses of action that can impact the health and well being of my own dogs and the preservation of the Berger Picard breed as a wholAs a member of the Berger Picard Club of America, I recognize that I am often faced with decisions about courses of action that can impact the health and well being of my own dogs and the preservation of the Berger Picard breed as a wholas a whole.

American Brittany Rescue, Inc. is an organization that was formed in 1991 as a cooperative effort of Brittany owners, breeders, trainers, and fanciers who ABR believes have a responsibility not only for their own dogs and the dogs they produce, but for the breed as a whole.

Best ways we found in our research to help prevent dog bloat is to feed your Ridgeback Rhodesian dog with foods containing no grains or other fermentable carbohydrates and since this is a high risk breed it is also advisable to feed them two to three smaller meals a day as opposed to one big feed for the whole day.