These facilities
breed large numbers of dogs, usually in tiny cages and the puppies receive little human contact.
Not exact matches
Dogs Trust is also concerned about the
large numbers of Bull
breeds that are being abandoned following increasing publicity associating them with
dog attacks, crime and antisocial behaviour.
From strong humane standards in Colorado that ensure
dogs have cages that are double the length
of the
dog, to the most basic standards that simply prevent cruelty in Kansas and Missouri, all high volume puppy producing states except Oklahoma have animal welfare standards covering those who transfer,
breed and sell
large numbers of dogs.
The type
of hunting this
dog did is similar to a
number of spitz
breeds, typically seeking
large mammals, in this case, bear.
The problem is that a
large number of brachycephalic
dogs show the signs at the milder end
of the above spectrum and our tolerance
of what is normal for these
breeds has become skewed.
Yes, in the past these beds were only made for the upper crust
of dog owners, but now there are a huge
number of quality beds made specifically for
large to small
breeds at affordable prices.
We see this lineage pop up in overwhelming
numbers of Irish Wolfhounds, and it also occurs frequently in popular
large breeds like Bernese Mountain
Dogs, Saint Bernards and Great Danes.
There are a
large number of breed rescue clubs that specialize in placing
dogs of their particular
breed who have been found as strays, taken from unsafe situations, or simply retired from the showing or the racetrack.
This
large group is also called Molosser and includes several
numbers of dog breeds.
The identification
of such a
large number of mixes in the population raises the question
of accuracy when identifying
dog breeds.
This study required a
large number of dogs to participate for their entire life - time anl provided the framework for future investigations into heart disease in our
breed.
Large and giant
breed dogs can benefit from having a comfortable pillow bed in a
number of ways.
A
large number of small
dog breeds are available to pick from as canine companions as well as their mixed
breed counterparts.
In many areas, there are too many
of some
breed types
of dog, particularly working
dog and
larger dog breeds for the
numbers of suitable homes available in urban areas.
Outside the US, 3/4
of respondents were breeders / owned
breeding dogs, which reinforces the supposition that low US response may have been at least partly due to
larger numbers of US members who are not deeply involved in the
breed.
Of the 167 AKC - registered breeds that were entered to compete, the breeds with the largest number of representatives were the French Bulldogs, Samoyeds, Border Collies, Siberian Huskies, Australian Shepherds, Basset Hounds and Golden Retrievers, each with over 30 dogs taking par
Of the 167 AKC - registered
breeds that were entered to compete, the
breeds with the
largest number of representatives were the French Bulldogs, Samoyeds, Border Collies, Siberian Huskies, Australian Shepherds, Basset Hounds and Golden Retrievers, each with over 30 dogs taking par
of representatives were the French Bulldogs, Samoyeds, Border Collies, Siberian Huskies, Australian Shepherds, Basset Hounds and Golden Retrievers, each with over 30
dogs taking part.
A
number of municipalities have enacted
breed - specific legislation (BSL), in some cases banning «pitbull - type»
dogs (and / or Rottweilers and other
large breeds), and in others requiring that they be spayed or neutered, or imposing special restrictions on their housing.
Although the ban on
breed specific legislation allows Delaware's
dog owners to open their family to any
dog they choose, it does not prohibit landlords or property managers from barring certain
breeds from housing, an issue that a
large number of dog owners face.
If you're in need
of kibble for a
larger dog or this is not the right one for your pooch, have a look at some
of our other suggestions below (
number four is also for small
breeds).
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 addition to these specialty diets there are also a
number of formulas designed especially for small and toy
breeds as well as
large -
breed dogs — there are even special formulas for
dogs that are pregnant or nursing.
«Each has a
breed club, and on the road to recognition we request a
large geographic distribution (
of dogs), a
large number of dogs, these sort
of things.
The downward trend in entries Is likely to have a
larger impact on the 90 LE
breeds because
of the few
number of dogs being exhibited.
The authors note that the prevalence
of «pit bull - type
dogs» in «the...
number of cases that resulted in very severe injuries or fatalities» may be accounted for in
large part because
of «the popularity
of the
breed in the victim's community, reporting biases and the
dog's treatment by its owner (e.g., use as fighting
dogs — note 21).»
In 1870, Pyrenean blood was used with that
of other
large breeds to help bring back the St. Bernard after that noble
dog's
numbers had been so greatly depleted by avalanches and distemper at the hospice in Switzerland.
Establishments that house a
large number of inadequately vaccinated puppies (e.g. some
breeding kennels,
dog shelters) are particularly hazardous places with respect to transmission.
The
number of dogs dying in US shelters annually is fewer than two million, about 1 %
of all
dogs, and the near entirety
of those are adolescent
dogs, mostly
large -
breed, that have been through at LEAST one home, not infant puppies.
They are medium to
large breed dogs with behavior challenges and they are the last group
of adoptable
dogs still dying in
large numbers at our city shelter.
Not all
large dog breeders are bad and we have
large breeders on our Assured Breeder scheme, such as Guide
Dogs for the Blind who
breed lots and lots
of puppies but they
breed them all in good conditions so it's not just about the
numbers.
With continued attention to the lifelong welfare
of the racing Greyhound I feel that breeders are very attuned to their
breedings — aiming to create exceptional
dogs without
large increases in the
numbers of whelpings.
Many
breeds, especially those with
large numbers of registered
dogs, have regional clubs to provide social occasions for owners, host specialty shows, support area rescue efforts, provide
breed education, and maintain a list
of responsible breeders.
Bottom line, not all
large - scale
dog breeders are overbreeding; they may be
breeding a lot, but have the means to properly deal with these sorts
of numbers.
Skeldon has continued to blame «pit bulls» for the problem with the high kill
numbers — however, records pulled by the Toledo Blade show differently — in total, 70 different
breeds of dogs including 145 Labrador Retrievers and 131 German Shepherds — and
large numbers of Chows, Beagles, Cocker Spaniels, Shar Peis, Chihuahuas, Miniature Pinschers and Jack Russell Terriers.
They will tend to be minimally involved in the
breed - and they will produce the
largest number of problem
dogs.
Not only do all
large CBEs fit the dictionary
of puppy mill, but a study published in the Journal
of Applied Animal Behaviour Science found that «Common to virtually all CBEs are the following:
large numbers of dogs; maximally efficient use
of space by housing
dogs in or near the minimum space permitted by law; housing
breeding dogs for their entire reproductive lives — in most cases, years — in their cages or runs;
dogs rarely if ever permitted out
of their primary enclosures for exercise or play; absence
of toys or other forms
of enrichment; minimal to no positive human interaction or companionship; and minimal to no health care.»
And as a study in the Journal
of Applied Animal Behaviour Science found, «Common to virtually all CBEs are the following:
large numbers of dogs; maximally efficient use
of space by housing
dogs in or near the minimum space permitted by law; housing
breeding dogs for their entire reproductive lives — in most cases, years — in their cages or runs;
dogs rarely if ever permitted out
of their primary enclosures for exercise or play; absence
of toys or other forms
of enrichment; minimal to no positive human interaction or companionship; and minimal to no health care.»
This makes places with
large numbers of dogs in close confinement the ideal
breeding grounds.
The size
of Rottweilers leads them to share a
number of joint / skeletal problems with other
large breeds of dogs such as German Shepherds, Great Danes, Mastiffs etc..
Of the 167 AKC - registered breeds that are entered to compete, the breeds with the largest number of representatives are the French Bulldogs, Samoyeds, Border Collies, Siberian Huskies, Australian Shepherds, Basset Hounds and Golden Retrievers, each with over 30 dogs taking par
Of the 167 AKC - registered
breeds that are entered to compete, the
breeds with the
largest number of representatives are the French Bulldogs, Samoyeds, Border Collies, Siberian Huskies, Australian Shepherds, Basset Hounds and Golden Retrievers, each with over 30 dogs taking par
of representatives are the French Bulldogs, Samoyeds, Border Collies, Siberian Huskies, Australian Shepherds, Basset Hounds and Golden Retrievers, each with over 30
dogs taking part.
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.
Certification by the OFA is recommended because
of the
large numbers of dogs of the same
breed which have been evaluated over a great
number of years, creating a
large data base for that
breed.
The
number one problem plaguing the commercial
dog -
breeding world is the
large number of commercial kennels that operate in violation
of the AWA without being licensed by the US Department
of Agriculture (USDA).
Recently we have developed improved methods for identifying variants
of the DLA genes, in a
large number of dogs of diverse
breeds.
Recently we have developed improved methods for identifying the different forms
of the DLA genes, in a
large number of dogs of diverse
breeds.
By evaluating
large numbers of dogs the differences between
breeds can be seen and understood.
These sleeping habits change depending on a
number of factors — age, weight, health, and other determinants that affect your
dog's lifestyle, which is why the best
dog bed is one
of the most important
dog supplies an owner can get in the beginning, especially for
large breeds that are prone to arthritis and other problems.
Guard
Dogs: A large number of working dogs were bred to serve primarily as guard dogs, watching over people, property, or livest
Dogs: A
large number of working
dogs were bred to serve primarily as guard dogs, watching over people, property, or livest
dogs were
bred to serve primarily as guard
dogs, watching over people, property, or livest
dogs, watching over people, property, or livestock.
Despite the
large number of breeds affected by HC only a single gene, the transcription factor HSF4, has been implicated in the development
of cataracts in
dogs to date.
It's important to note, though, that there's not enough data yet to get a clear image
of all their health issues and behavioral problems, so I personally find it hard to tell whether it's ethical or not to
breed these
dogs in
large numbers.
Nutro's Limited Ingredient Diet for
Large Breed Dogs restricts the
number of ingredients in their final formulation to avoid overtaxing your
dog's digestion, while also using an unconventional source
of protein like lamb.