Lori continues with a fascinating review of research on the pitfalls and limitations if correctly identifying
the breed of a dog by visual inspection, a common practice.
It's not even in the top 10
breeds of dogs by popularity, but it is number one in recordable bites and deaths.
They will fearlessly defend their owners and property, and have been known to intimidate much larger
breeds of dogs by their aggressiveness towards any animal or person they feel is a threat.
In 1921, a Dutch man by the name of Leendert Saarloos decided to create a new
breed of dog by crossing a female European wolf with a male German shepherd.
What they aren't being told is that the true intention of the proposed laws is to drastically reduce the number of animals in America, eliminate
breeding of dogs by anyone for any purpose, and then to spay or neuter all of the survivors.
Determine
the breed of a dog by looking at pictures of different breeds and comparing characteristics or visiting a vet and asking for her opinion.
In so doing, we demonstrate our commitment to the continued
breeding of dogs by responsible small and hobby breeders throughout this country.
It even allows users to find a different
breed of a dog by simply taking a photograph, identifying plant life and even find historical facts about a less known landmark.
Not exact matches
Regulation W0.0 f - All F1 reporters and 20 per cent
of track - side fan population to be replaced
by dogs of all
breeds.
Instituted
by The American Field magazine, the Hall
of Fame is restricted to pointing
dogs but now that the pattern has been set it is likely that other
breeds will be similarly immortalized.
Previously pet stores and so - called «puppy mills,» where
dogs are
bred for commercial sale, were regulated
by the State Department
of Agriculture and Markets.
Responding to the re-launch
of a consultation
by the Welsh Government on
dog breeding standards, William Powell, Welsh Liberal Democrat spokesperson on animal welfare, said:
This protein - rich
dog food is ideal for active small
breeds, plus it's free
of animal
by - products.
Dogs have been selectively bred for thousands of years, sometimes by inbreeding dogs from the same ancestral lines, sometimes by mixing dogs from very different li
Dogs have been selectively
bred for thousands
of years, sometimes
by inbreeding
dogs from the same ancestral lines, sometimes by mixing dogs from very different li
dogs from the same ancestral lines, sometimes
by mixing
dogs from very different li
dogs from very different lines.
Most
of today's 400 - plus recognised
breeds are the product
of intensive
breeding over the past 100 years and it is more likely that
by selecting
dogs that are easier to train or more aggressive, we ended up with long - lived and calorie - hungry
breeds, he says.
Were the various
breeds of dog to run wild, they might be classified
by an enthusiastic but naive naturalist as separate species.
The research team evaluated
breed assessments
of 120
dogs made
by 16 shelter staff members, including four veterinarians, at four shelters.
«Essentially we found that the marked lack
of agreement observed among shelter staff members in categorizing the
breeds of shelter
dogs illustrates that reliable inclusion or exclusion
of dogs as «pit bulls» is not possible, even
by experts,» Levy said.
The researchers began their study
by looking at
dogs of one
breed, the Portuguese water
dog, and found that those with one type
of mutation
of IGF1 were 15 to 20 percent smaller.
They ended up getting pup Bo as a gift from friend Sen. Edward Kennedy, D - Mass., but it turns out the First Family has become part
of a 70 - year journey to save an entire
breed by bringing home a Portuguese water
dog to become the nation's First D
dog to become the nation's First
DogDog.
Range and Virányi developed their new portrayal
of dogs and wolves
by giving a series
of tests to socialized packs
of mixed -
breed dogs and wolves, four packs
of each species, containing anywhere from two to six animals each.
A Cross-Country Comparison
of Perceptions
of Shelter Workers Regarding
Breed Identification» asserts that shelter workers operating in areas restricted by breed - specific legislation (BSL) are more likely to consciously mislabel a dog's breed if they felt it were to increase the dog's chances of being adopted and / or avoid being euthan
Breed Identification» asserts that shelter workers operating in areas restricted
by breed - specific legislation (BSL) are more likely to consciously mislabel a dog's breed if they felt it were to increase the dog's chances of being adopted and / or avoid being euthan
breed - specific legislation (BSL) are more likely to consciously mislabel a
dog's
breed if they felt it were to increase the dog's chances of being adopted and / or avoid being euthan
breed if they felt it were to increase the
dog's chances
of being adopted and / or avoid being euthanized.
A research team led
by Kerstin Lindblad - Toh at Uppsala University / SciLifeLab has used genetic analyses
of 25 different
dog breeds to identify genes that could have a role in the development
of brain tumors.
This paedomorphic trait is retained
by adults
of some
breeds in many domesticated mammals, including
dogs, cattle, goats, and rabbits.
The first detailed genetic comparison
of purebred domestic
dogs promises to rewrite the textbooks with new information about
breed classification and insights that may improve canine health
by boosting understanding
of the more than 350 inherited disorders, including cancer, heart disease, epilepsy, blindness and deafness, which affect
dogs.
Hairless
dog breeds show a form
of ectodermal dysplasia characterised
by a lack
of hair and abnormal tooth morphology.
Then scientists supplied Cao de Gado Transmontanos, a large though lean and agile
dog developed in a mountainous region
of Portugal; Karakachans, developed
by nomadic sheepherders in a mountainous area
of Bulgaria; and Kangals, another powerful
breed with an instinct for guarding, this one originating in Turkey.
«You really should wait until a young
dog's growth plates [areas
of cartilage near the ends
of bones] have started to close, and that time frame really varies
by breed and size
of dog,» says Sharon Wirant, an animal behaviorist with the ASPCA.
Famously described
by the German - American journalist, H. L. Mencken, as «a half - a-
dog high and a
dog - and - a-half long,» dachshunds are one
of the most popular
dog breeds in America.
But several
dog breeds are excluded
by insurers, meaning they will not cover the cost
of injuries or damages caused
by that
dog.
While a number
of dog breeds are excluded from renters insurance coverage, most canines and other pets are covered
by a renter's personal liability protection.
If you own a
breed of dog that has been identified as a dangerous
dog by your insurer, your premiums will reflect a higher rate or your coverage may be dropped.
I saw
breed restrictions in so many places that I was truly bothered
by the unfairness
of it and decided that on principle alone I did not want to rent from any
of those places, regardless
of what type
of dog I decided to get.
The shelter receives approximately 1,800 pets each year surrendered
by owners whose new homes don't accept certain
breeds, most
of which are
dogs.
This Sunday is National Mutts Day, a holiday devoted to
dogs of mixed
breeds that are sometimes viewed
by pure
breed owners as inferior.
The personality
of a
dog can be influenced
by breed's characteristics.
For those who choose to pursue one
of the less common
breeds of dog, take the advice offered
by each
of the owners featured here.
But unemployed herding
breeds, such as Border collies, cattle
dogs (heelers), collies, and Australian shepherds, can get into a lot
of trouble
by practicing herding behavior on children, cats and cars.
Hawaii has two pieces
of legislation pending that would set limits on the number
of breeding dogs housed
by a breeder.
The Wisdom Panel home kit claims to identify 200
breeds and varieties
of dogs including all
breeds recognized
by the American Kennel Club (AKC).
But the idea that you can buy a certain
breed of dog and think it will cause less allergy problems for a person already
dog - allergic is not borne out
by our study,» she said.
Having said that,
breed type is
by no means the only determinant
of a
dog's need for canine company, but it often plays a role.
Setting the Standard Presented
by Dr. Candace Croney, an associate professor
of animal behavior and well - being at Purdue University, this session will illustrate the efforts
by Purdue University and the pet industry to establish science - based
breeding guidelines, and the benefits that will accrue to the animals, the
dog buying public and the breeders themselves.
Researchers have identified the gene mutation that causes NEwS, and a DNA test is now available that allows breeders to avoid producing affected puppies
by never
breeding two
dogs to each other if they are both carriers
of the abnormal gene.
A frantic campaign
by some Oklahoma
dog breeders who do not want to be regulated have stirred up fear
by some legislators that passage
of the proposed rules for
dog breeding facilities will be over reaching or are unfair.
«one member who represents the
dog or cat
breeding industry appointed
by the Governor for an initial term
of office
of two (2) years.»
The more
breeds recognized
by a test, the better your chances
of uncovering your
dog's mystery parents and grandparents.
On the first day
of the four - day combined specialty show licensed
by the American Kennel Club and hosted
by the Tulsa Mid-Continent Kennel Club, the little gray and white
dog was spotted in the parking lot, lonely and frightened, searching for safety under the scores
of rolling homes --- RVs fit for the finest
of the
breeds and their people.
Depending on
breed,
dogs and cats are generally considered geriatric
by the age
of 7.
Breed standards, because they are written by humans, are full of imperfections, but they are an attempt to set a word picture of the breed of
Breed standards, because they are written
by humans, are full
of imperfections, but they are an attempt to set a word picture
of the
breed of
breed of dog.