Sentences with phrase «breeding dog aggressive dogs»

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It's not just a dog's breed but also the character of its owner that may make the dog aggressive, points out Clive Wynne, a psychologist at the University of Florida in Gainesville.

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.

People expressing a preference for aggressive dog breeds scored higher for conscientiousness on a personality test than did those who liked gentler dogs.

Those subjects also rated how aggressive they considered different breeds of dogs to be, from cocker spaniels to pit bulls, and chose which type they'd most like to own.

If you think that's as it should be because pit bulls are bred to fight, or because their jaws exert more pressure than other dogs, or because they have aggressive temperaments, think again.

Pets As mentioned earlier, certain dog breeds with a reputation for being aggressive can be more expensive, or impossible, to insure.

Here in Singapore, the majority of stray dogs are Mongrels and this has steered the misconception that these mixed - breeds are aggressive and fierce.

The problem is that his dog is aggressive, very aggressive, towards strangers and other dogs, which isn't characteristic of this breed.

The study noted that confirmation lines across all breeds were more aggressive than dogs bred for work.

Although the original breed was not bred to be aggressive, dogs, like any other animal, can individually harbor aggressive personalities.

Dogs that might be smaller, or «toy breeds», can get more leniency with overly excitable, anxious, or even aggressive behaviors, because of their size.

Most importantly when examining the type of public policy most often based on purported dog breed, two very large studies found no relationship between dog breed and aggressive behavior.

«Dangerous dog breeds» are outlined in IATA's guidelines as aggressive pets that may escape their travel container during flight.

The dogfighter makes money not just from fights, but also from breeding and selling dogs who have been trained to be incredibly aggressive.

Aggressive towards strange dogs, which is typical for many of the northern spitz breeds.

This intense training method focuses and keys in on instinctual traits of certain aggressive breeds, honing skills to develop a useful, happy, effective canine companion and working dog.

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.

If you're searching for a family dog, be sure you do not purchase your pit bull from a breeder who may have selectively chosen fighting bloodlines, as dogs with such bloodlines were bred from individuals selected because of aggressive behavior.

This breed tends to be aggressive towards other dogs and people when they encroach on its property, for this reason the Rottweiler should have a fenced - in yard to roam around in.

According to dog owners polled in the previously mentioned study, certain breeds are exhibiting aggressive behavior at greater rates than others.

The results of the study showed that the pit bull dogs were no more aggressive than the other breeds.

However, after these sports became illegal, then these dogs were used for dog fighting, which is why the breed has been known as an aggressive breed.

A study released this month in Applied Animal Behaviour Science finds that environmental factors and even owner characteristics have more to do with whether or not a dog will be aggressive than merely breed type.

If you know who the parents are you can expect a lot of the aggressive qualities in moderation in your mix breed dog.

The breed of a dog does not always determine how aggressive the dog is in general.

This insurance company will cancel coverage at the renewal date (as opposed to the middle of the year) if you acquire an aggressive breed of dog and they find out.

This means that when fearful and aggressive dogs are used for breeding, they subsequently pass on these traits to their pups.

Proper training and socialization are very important for this breed as a lack thereof can result in a very aggressive dog.

We offer grooming, shaving and styling cuts for all the breeds of dogs, extra large or small, young or old, quiet our active, friendly or aggressive.

Beth current runs her Dog Training business in San Diego, working with dogs of all breeds, all ages, and with all issues, from puppy training through to aggressive dogs.

The Doberman has historically gotten a bad rap as an aggressive dog breed, but the truth is quite different.

«One insurance company will not extend coverage to a homeowner that owns an aggressive breed of dog which they define in their underwriting guidelines.

The Rottweiler is another breed that sometimes has a reputation as an aggressive dog.

The Mountain Cur is sometimes called an overly aggressive dog, but the fact is, this is a dog bred to hunt - and provided he has a job, he's a loving, and easy to train canine companion.

«What leads dogs to develop aggressive behaviour is not at all their breed, but it's the way they're treated, whether they're sterilized or not, how they're trained.»

BSL stands for breed - specific legislation, which places restrictions on owning certain breeds of dogs, usually bull terrier breeds and mixes stereotyped for being aggressive.

Andrew: What breeds of dogs are known to be same sex aggressive?

A Doberman is not to be faulted if it is aggressive towards other dogs... read the AKC breed standard.

I used to work in a doggie daycare and their were a couple dobermans that were friendly... [Read more...] about What breeds of dogs are same sex aggressive?

Starting when the dog is still small and non-threatening is important, particularly with breeds that grow very large, or with breeds that have a reputation for being very aggressive.

It's especially important to address such issues in breeds with a history of being aggressive, since shyness and this defensive reaction could prove to be a deadly combination for both the dog and others.

These media reports are very influential in making citizens believe that certain types of dogs are more aggressive than others — even if in reality the dogs are often mixes of other breeds or completely different breeds altogether.

Because they were bred to hunt with other dogs (mainly Foxhounds), the Border Terrier is less aggressive towards other dogs than other terriers who hunted on their own.

Unfortunately many of the pit bulls and pit bull mixes you would come across in city shelters or similar locations, have been bred, kept and trained as fighting dogs, or were kept as guard dogs by drug dealers to be aggressive to any humans other than their owners.

A dog trained to be aggressive does not mean the whole dog breed is aggressive and should be banned.

No dog breed is dangerous unless it is untrained, trained but in an aggressive way, unstable from bad breeders or just treated poorly.

A dog that perfectly conforms to his breed standard won't stand a chance if he's skittish, fearful, or aggressive.

While I know some dogs (regardless of breed) can be aggressive, you have to wonder what got them to the point of aggression.

The Center for Disease Control, the Department of Justice, the American Veterinary Medical Association, the National Animal Control Association, and the American Bar Association have all spoken AGAINST labeling dogs as «dangerous» or «aggressive» based solely on breed.

Choke collars can be helpful with larger dogs or dogs with aggressive tendencies; again they should not be used on small or fragile necked breeds.