Responsible breeders are working on reducing the chances of CHD
by breeding dogs that are less likely to produce pups that will have the disease, by better screening methods.
Responsible breeders are working on reducing the chances of CHD
by breeding dogs that are less likely to produce pups that will have the disease, by better sceening methods.
SC suggested that an aim in breeding should be to reduce the Coefficient of Inbreeding (COI) within a breed
by breeding dogs whose offspring would have a COI lower than the breed average.
Gamekeepers responded
by breeding dogs big, swift, and brave enough to pursue and pin a man prowling the grounds in the dead of night.
Human aggression was culled - yes, even
by those breeding dogs to fight a hundred years ago - aggression towards humans is, and has always been, an unacceptable trait in the breed.
Also, it's over-optimistic to assume that you can recoup your investment or even profit
by breeding dogs.
Bite faults were the only thing other than missing teeth to have a double - digit percentage for having been produced
by breeding dogs.
Talk to your vet about the best time to get your dog altered, and do not contribute to pet overpopulation
by breeding your dog.
Although the AKC does not officially classify bulldogs as blue, some breeders are attempting to popularize the term
by breeding dogs similar in color to blue pit bulls.
A New Hampshire kennel is claiming to help dispel poor pit bull reputations
by breeding a dog to be unnaturally huge and selling his puppies for a lot of cash.
And regardless of whether anyone likes it or not, commercial breeders have every right to pursue happiness
by breeding dogs, so long as it is done humanely & ethically.
Not exact matches
Most
dog breeds are covered
by renters insurance personal liability protection.
Regulation W0.0 f - All F1 reporters and 20 per cent of track - side fan population to be replaced
by dogs of all
breeds.
DOG SHOW — BELLHAVEN LADY JET (collie), owned
by Florence B. Ilch, Red Bank, N.J.,
breed winner, Saw Mill River KC, White Plains, N.Y.
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.
Costello took the Best in Show, Best
Bred by Exhibitor and Viewers Choice honors; it's the first time the same contestant has won all three titles at the nation's only all - invitational
dog show.
Pet Vending and
Dog Breeding Sadly, many
dogs are
bred for a quick profit
by intensive breeders who have little or no regard for their basic needs.
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.
Inwoof, an advocacy group for local
dog owners, hopes that an area for smaller -
breed dogs will be added to Homer's Run in Inwood Hill Park in the coming months, thanks to funds secured
by City Councilman Ydanis Rodriguez.
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.
This study is the first to show that the genetic changes in a tumor — mutations — are influenced
by what
breed the
dog is, i.e. their genetic background.
So a team led
by Carlos Bustamante, a comparative geneticist at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California, and Elaine Ostrander, a comparative geneticist with NHGRI, analyzed genetic information from 915 domestic
dogs representing 80 different
breeds.
This study is the first to show that the genetic changes in a tumour — mutations — are influenced
by what
breed the
dog is, i.e. their genetic background.
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'll boost your fitness
by owning any
dog, but
breeds with extra stamina and agility will really keep you moving.
«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.
I felt so old being there but easily forgot about that the second I saw an adorable King Charles Cavalier (the same
breed as my little Charlie) walk
by in between photos... Not sure if this is just me but the second I see a cute little
dog my voice instantly turns into a high pitch squeal as if I was talking to an infant... it's a bit embarrassing but hey it's a little quirk I have!Other than my obsession with adorable
dogs, I have obsessing over plaid this fall, especially from Old Navy.
We make it easy to search
by breed, color, age, pedigree and so much more, so you can find the ideal match for your
dog.
White God / Hungary (Director: Kornél Mundruczó, Screenwriters: Kata Wéber, Kornél Mundruczó, Viktória Petrányi)-- When young Lili is forced to give up her beloved
dog, Hagen, because its mixed -
breed heritage is deemed «unfit»
by The State, she and the
dog begin a dangerous journey back toward each other.
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.
Horses, like
dogs, are defined
by breeds, and each have their own traits and purposes.
Most
dog breeds are covered
by renters insurance personal liability protection.
But several
dog breeds are excluded
by insurers, meaning they will not cover the cost of injuries or damages caused
by that
dog.
The tenant knew or should have known that people often are frightened
by unfamiliar
dogs, even the
breeds that are friendly and generally safe.
Dogs can be wonderful companions, but if you choose a
breed that is blacklisted
by insurance companies, it could be difficult to find an insurer who will sell you a home insurance policy.
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.