Sentences with phrase «breeds of dogs at»

Do you believe in breeds of dogs at all?

Our professional trainers can design a personalized program for any breed of dog at any time during their lifespan.

HGE can affect any breed of dog at any age and it is not more prevalent in males or females.

This tumor can affect any breed of dog at any age.

Potential options for determining this are expense the parties paid to adopt that particular dog, or the amount that the parties would pay for that breed of dog at a pet store or breeder.

Not exact matches

Small - breed dogs typically weigh no more than 20 pounds at maturity, but they still deserve the same level of support that high - quality dog beds offer for larger dogs.

However, serious breeders know that this is just another dog show, that top specimens of many breeds do not attend it, that the results are only one judge's opinion, that victors frequently are defeated in ensuing weeks at other shows.

Isn't it «breaking a fly on a wheel,» however, to work up a lather of righteous indignation over a state of things in the business of breeding dogs that is far more egregiously conspicuous at most other levels of our society?

It is the most important dog show in America, but I doubt whether a half a dozen people scattered among our 50 states purchase a dog of a particular breed simply because that breed happened to go best - in - show at Westminster.

Vivian actually has two malteses at home (same breed as my little Rupert), and I thought she'd be great in providing perspective on how she handled preparing her dogs for the arrival of baby Mason.

Sadly overbreeding and negative publicity has resulted in many of these breeds being abandoned both on the streets and at rescue charities such as Dogs Trust.

On further analysis of the data, the scientists concluded that dogs of various breeds with a similar adult weight had a tendency to grow at the same rate as one another.

Through clinical follow up of dogs genetically at risk, the research team was able to confirm that several disorders cause the same disease signs also in other than previously described breeds.

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.

The results might help explain why long - snouted dogs are better at scent work, such as sniffing out drugs, than short - snouted breeds, says Lisa Collins of the Royal Veterinary College in Hatfield, UK.

Professor Hannes Lohi's research group at the University of Helsinki and Folkhälsan Research Center, Finland, has identified a mutation in CNGB1 gene, causing progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) in the Phalene and Papillon dog breeds.

The research team evaluated breed assessments of 120 dogs made by 16 shelter staff members, including four veterinarians, at four shelters.

Only a small number of U.S. and Asian dogs share maternal ancestry with ancient American dogs, suggesting the arrival of European breeds starting at least several hundred years ago reshaped dog DNA in the Americas, she proposed.

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.

Boyko and his Cornell postdoc Laura Shannon then compared these dogs» genomes, as well as the genomes of more than 4500 purebreds from 161 breeds, at almost 189,000 spots along their chromosomes.

Thanks to an extensive biorepository amassed at the UC Davis veterinary hospital over the past 15 years, Bannasch and her team were able to look at the DNA from cases with IVDD from a variety of dog breeds, which showed the same region was implicated.

So zoologist Máté Nagy at the University of Oxford, together with colleagues at the Hungarian Academy of Sciences in Budapest fitted five Vizslas and one mixed - breed dog with harnesses carrying a small GPS device.

Professor Hannes Lohi's research group at the University of Helsinki and Folkhälsan Research Center has identified a mutation in ITGA10 gene, causing chondrodysplasia in two dog breeds, the Norwegian Elkhound and the Karelian Bear Ddog breeds, the Norwegian Elkhound and the Karelian Bear DogDog.

Whether SP110 affects the risk of DM also in other dog breeds requires further investigation, says Kate Megquier, veterinarian and PhD student at Uppsala University and Broad Institute.

Co-author Heidi Parker, a geneticist at NHGRI, says that because humans initially bred dogs for specific traits — say, smaller body size or calm temperament — selection created a population «bottleneck» that narrowed the genetic variation in offspring, leaving them with just a few specific clusters of variable genetic regions.

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.

Mealey, a veterinarian and pharmacologist at WSU's College of Veterinary Medicine, will receive a 2013 Women to Watch in Life Science Award for identifying why certain dog breeds suffer deadly drug reactions while others do just fine — and then doing something about it.

«It's very individual which dogs or cats will set someone with pet allergies off — and one dog of a certain breed could cause a reaction when another one may not,» says Camille DeClementi, VMD, a veterinarian at the ASPCA.

Despite the fact that dogs have been demonstrated to be the pet of choice since at least the 10th century, the administration is determined to quarantine and banish the breeds to Trash Island, home to rats and compacted garbage.

Sarasota households will want to look at comprehensive storm and water damage coverage, as well as different kinds of liability, where owning some breeds of dogs will bump up the Sarasota insurance quotes they receive from insurers.

While the finest of their breeds pranced and posed at the 2007 two - state dog show in downtown Tulsa, the real winner was a little lost mutt who stole the hearts of everyone and found a forever home.

The «monkey - faced» pooch is best known for being the first of his breed to win Best in Show at the 137th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show two years ago.

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.

The author wisely omits the more gruesome aspects of the pit to keep readers from closing the book, but without sparing them completely, because Stauss» self - imposed mission in writing this book is «to shock people into taking action against dog fighting and at the same time change negative perceptions about the breed.»

Essentially, SB 637 would stall the start up of the new agency for at least one more year, allowing breeders to continue to reap their unreported cash and SB 773 would tie the regulatory process to the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture while also exempting many breeds of dog from protection under the law.

Setting the Standard: Why We Need Science - Based Breeding Guidelines Dr. Candace Croney, Ph.D., associate professor of animal sciences at Purdue University, specializes in dog - breedingBreeding Guidelines Dr. Candace Croney, Ph.D., associate professor of animal sciences at Purdue University, specializes in dog - breedingbreeding issues.

The term «hobbyist» refers to an individual or an organization who is not a commercial breeder but is (1) actively involved in any nationally recognized, organized animal sport or hobby for a period of at least one year prior to making application; or (2) participates in field trials, owns nationally - recognized breeds used specifically as hunting dogs, participates in hunting activities, has held (and continues to hold) a current valid Oklahoma hunting license and has held such license for at least one year prior to making application; or (3) qualifies as a «rescuer.»

The best of breed competition at the prestigious Westminster Kennel Club dog show presented an evening of firsts as a jaunty Sussex spaniel known formally as Champion Clussess Three D Grinchy Glee walked away with the top prize.

«It's not just about finding solutions to specific problems,» says Jim Hober, guardian of a small mixed breed dog that I met during a «Yappy Hour» at Green Dog Natural Pet Store in Portland, Ore. «Coming here to talk with staff and other customers about natural pet care and supplements has improved quality of life for my dog and mysedog that I met during a «Yappy Hour» at Green Dog Natural Pet Store in Portland, Ore. «Coming here to talk with staff and other customers about natural pet care and supplements has improved quality of life for my dog and myseDog Natural Pet Store in Portland, Ore. «Coming here to talk with staff and other customers about natural pet care and supplements has improved quality of life for my dog and mysedog and myself.

Ninety percent of the dogs lived beyond 12 years, the typical lifespan of that breed, and 28 percent lived exceptionally long lives, meaning at least 30 percent longer than the typical lifespan.

«If you're calm, your dog will be calm,» says Dawn Celapino, founder of Leash Your Fitness, who has seen all breeds at her bay - front yoga classes.

At the start of the new year, 671 vets have urged dog lovers to think twice about buying squashed - faced dogs as without action, the number of corrective surgeries needed on such breeds will soar.

The study documented the results of giving half doses of a bivalent distemper / parvovirus vaccine to 13 small breed adult dogs who hadn't been vaccinated in at least three years.

Finally, in the more recent evolution of dog breeds, limited interbreeding has imposed a remarkable genetic structure such that nearly all breeds represent distinct genetic pools that can be divided into at least four distinct genetic groupings; Asian / Ancient, Herding, Hunting, and Mastiff.

We support adopting dogs from shelters regardless of their breed and pedigree - in fact, mixed - breed dogs offer many advantages - but we think it's important to raise awareness of these very special dog breeds at risk.

(d) to do all in its power to protect and advance the interests of the breed and to encourage sportsmanlike competition at dog shows, obedience trials and performance events where Kerry Blue Terriers compete;

Take a look at our article on the types and breeds of Spaniel dogs to learn the differences between them.

Dogs like Edith are often passed by at shelters due to their size, and because of misinformed perceptions of their breed.

Problems which you will be able to recognise when you look at an individual dog or in some cases entire breeds of dog

A lot of new breeders don't realize that breeding dogs means caring for newborn puppies, visit the vet even more, and spending a hell of a lot more money than when you just have a single pet at home.