They are also related to zinc deficiency, which occurs in pets fed low - quality foods and
in certain dog breeds with a genetic tendency to absorb too little zinc.
Hip dysplasia is a nuisance to over 50 %
of certain dog breeds, and is particularly associated with larger breeds like the Great Dane.
Some studies illustrate that the production of allergens varies by breed making
certain dog breeds more compatible with allergic owners than others.
Always ask a breeder or professional
how certain dog breeds react to children and don't forget to mention their ages and personalities as well.
Although many people think
certain dog breeds make better service animals than others, any breed of dog can be trained to provide service to a human handler.
If you're curious
if certain dog breeds learn differently, read below for a professional dog trainer's take on different - breed dog training.
Because puppy potty training is a topic of universal interest to puppy owners, lots of data exists regarding
whether certain dog breeds represent more of a challenge during potty training.
Breed restrictions,
where certain dog breeds are not allowed in an apartment, condominium, or other housing complex (and even in some cities and municipalities), are not uncommon.
Though this problem may be more common
in certain dog breeds, it is something no pet owner should be happy about.
Contrary to popular belief, features such as excessively hairy ear canals and long floppy ears in
certain dog breeds do not result in ear disease on their own.
ROCHESTER, NY — Stigmas associated with
certain dog breeds like chow chows or German shepherds or the larger category of pit bull are part of the reason the city of Rochester is dropping such labels in its shelter and adoption programs.
However in severe cases, they can cause fatal pancreatitis, especially in
certain dog breeds such as miniature schnauzers, Yorkshire terriers, and Shetland sheepdogs.
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 also why owning
certain dog breeds jacks up your premiums or even makes it downright impossible (or at least much, much harder) to get a policy.
Although some may believe that
only certain dog breeds are more predisposed to cause harm, the reality is that any dog has the potential to do so.
Given the steady stream of news about municipalities all across the country considering some type of ban on pets — whether it's a ban on selling pets in pet stores or a ban
on certain dog breeds — it is nice to hear that at least one local legislature is considering a ban on, well, bans.
Laws and policies that
categorize certain dog breeds as inherently «dangerous» or «vicious» without regard to their behavior and that permit insurance companies to refuse coverage for homeowners and renters owning specific breeds of dogs should likewise be strongly opposed.
The genesis of this type of legislation is the idea that prohibiting the presence of
certain dog breeds considered «dangerous» or «aggressive» will reduce the incidence of dog attacks.
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Since certain dog breeds are prone to exhibit extremely low IgA levels and do present with similar symptoms as human IgA deficient patients, they represent excellent models to map genes involved in this highly complex disease».
One or more of the tracking, stalking, pointing, herding / driving, attacking, killing and retrieving behaviors have been selectively augmented or even eliminated in
certain dog breeds through the domestication process.
Primary entropion is common in
certain dog breeds including the Chow Chow, Shar Pei, Bouvier des Flandres, Rottweiler, Labrador, Golden Retriever, Great Dane, St. Bernard, Leonberger, Bloodhound, English Cocker Spaniel, Basset Hound, Pekingese, Shih Tzu, Pug, Toy and Miniature Poodle, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, and English Bulldog; and in Persian and Maine Coone cats.
Breed bans and the increasingly widespread practice by insurance companies to deny homeowners» coverage for
certain dog breeds virtually guarantee euthanasia of otherwise adoptable dogs by shelters and humane societies.
As a direct consequence to decades of poor dog breeding practices,
certain dog breeds face bigger challenges when they go into labor and may even require your knowhow on how to handle such situation.
In order to maintain the characteristics of a desired breed, the dangerous practice of inbreeding was introduced and thus, the population of
certain dog breeds began to increase.