Sentences with phrase «certain dog breeds known»

However, there are certain dog breeds known for excellent guard dog traits that come from years of careful breeding.

Not exact matches

Certain dog breeds — like Golden Retrievers, Border Collies and Labrador Retrievers — naturally know how to retrieve stuff and bring them back to you, and actually enjoy doing it.

Dogs bred to guard, on the other hand, may be prone to territorial barking when an intruder is spotted, whereas, certain small breed dogs are often known for their sharp, «yappy» voiDogs bred to guard, on the other hand, may be prone to territorial barking when an intruder is spotted, whereas, certain small breed dogs are often known for their sharp, «yappy» voidogs are often known for their sharp, «yappy» voices.

It makes good sense to know the breed you may be thinking of buying or rescuing, and to better understand what you can do to prevent problems for your own dog if you already have a certain breed.

A professional dog groomer has the knowledge base to know which technique is most appropriate for a certain breed of dogs.

Recently, there was a pure bred puppy in a high kill shelter here and «rescues» were fighting over her, when a friend inquired about adopting the dog she asked about the adoption fee the rescue said it depended on certain things and that once the dog was evaluated they would come up with a fee, so my friend asked if they had set fees and they responded no, because some dogs deserve a higher fee.

I don't care if the dog acts like this breed or fits all the explanations written by some authors, there is no way to tell for certain unless you have the paperwork from a responsible breeder, know the pedigrees of the parents, and have viewed the mating and birthing processes.

You will know how your breed responds to certain stimuli and will use this to inform how you exercise your dog.

Even so, all dogs are prone to certain health problems — here is an overview of the conditions known to affect this breed:

Atrial fibrillation (known colloquially as A-fib) can occur spontaneously in large and giant breed dogs, but not in small ones, for the simple reason that there has to be a certain amount of surface area for the heart's electrical signals to be misdirected within the atria.

Now that we understand «why» certain breeds cost more everyone wants to know which dogs are the most expensive.

The point is no matter how much we love are pets there are certain dog breeds that statistically are more dangerous than others.

Different breeds are known for having certain energy levels, though you'll want to also remember that energy can vary within each individual dog.

I can't tell anyone how many times working in rescue that shelters will list dogs as certain breeds that are no where what they are!!

Also known as hybrid dog breeds, these dogs are bred intentionally for certain desirable traits.

You may already know that you can adopt certain cat and dog breeds through dedicated rescues, but many people don't realize that rescues also exist for guinea pigs, bunnies, and other small pets.

Certain breeds and show lines of cats and dogs have had had their genetics so fiddled with by breeders that they no longer possess the healthy immune systems of their ancestors.

When it comes to dogs that shed, many people want to know just why certain breeds shed.

At the same time, we do not want to give an adopter who has their heart set on a particular breed the impression that a dog is the breed they are after when we do not know for certain that this is the case.

* Be certain of what breed and sex you want before getting to know any individual dog.

Since certain toy breeds are often crossed with small Terriers, it's important to know about the health problems of small dogs in general.

A dog who is allowed to breed must first be tested and cleared of certain health problems known to be hereditary.

Knows about the breed's dispositions to certain genetic problems and has the dogs tested for them.

The United Kennel Club does recognize a breed known as the American pit bull terrier, however, the term «pit bull» is commonly used to refer to mixed breed dogs with certain physical traits, such as a muscular body and broad head.

Plus, it's nice to know from a health perspective, in case your dog's ancestors were a breed that's prone to certain medical issues.

On the other hand, dogs have been known to have a fairly higher maximum acoustic threshold, topping at 45 kilohertz or more than twice the maximum hearing acuity of children, although it is possible that certain breeds of dogs can have hearing acuities reaching as high as 60 kilohertz.

Let them know if your pal has personality quirks they should watch out for and if they don't get along with certain breeds, dog sizes or genders.

A specific cancer may be more commonly seen in certain breeds, however it is not known whether a specific cancer in dogs is hereditary.

Or the person who likes the «look» of a certain dog but doesn't know much about the breed.

Non-commercial breeders fall into two additional categories: 1) breed enthusiasts, also known as breed fanciers or show breeders, including performance dog breeders who select dogs with the ability and temperament to participate in certain sports or to perform particular jobs; and 2) casual breeders who dabble in breeding.

Make sure you know if dogs are allowed where you live and that you have written permission to have the dog you want (e.g., some places won't allow dogs over a certain weight or allow certain breeds).

Whether a dog is a pure breed known for certain characteristics, or a mixed - breed mongrel, dogs are as individual as people, and can vary greatly.

In order to preserve the safety of our staff and fellow campers, please note that certain breeds may not participate in Day Camp nor will any known aggressive dogs.

While there is no guarantee a certain type of dog will get along well with children, there is a wide range of dog breeds (many more than mentioned here) that are known for being excellent family dogs.

For people to want a certain breed of dog because of certain known characters is just wrong and there are so many unwanted dogs, and cats, that any breeding just leads to more.

I know that sounds harsh, but breeders with the best dogs must accept the fact that there could be something that «disqualifies» a certain female (or male) from breeding.

Unfortunately, we don't know why dogs experience cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) injuries so often, especially certain breeds.

This fear usually shows up with certain breeds (this is personal, but there are trends which you can guess), certain sizes of dogs (the bigger the better, unsurprisingly), or certain behaviours (aggression of all sorts, no matter how ritualized, but in combination with breed and size even unruliness can work).

It is important to note, that even though a breed of dog is known to be susceptible to a certain group of inherited disorders, this does not mean that every dog of that breed will manifest all, or any, of them.

Media reports describing a pit bull attack may in fact be describing a dog that was never considered to be a pit bull, or was known for certain to be another breed, such as a Labrador.

As veterinarians and pet owners, we think it's important to know if there are certain health risks associated with owning a particular breed of dog.

First, it is important to know that Staffordshire Terrier and «Pit Bull» are not official breeds, but rather common terms used to describe a certain type of dog.

Please note that while we welcome all breeds for Individual Play & Stay, certain breeds may not participate in Play & Stay Groups nor will any known aggressive dogs.

Dilated cardiomyopathy is most commonly seen in large breed dogs, especially in certain breeds such as Doberman pinschers, Great Danes and Irish wolfhounds, although many breeds are known to develop the disease.

RSPCA dog welfare expert Lisa Richards told The Huffington Post UK: «Many dogs have been bred to emphasise certain physical features, some of which have become so extreme that they can cause pain and suffering, make dogs prone to particular disorders, or even prevent them from behaving normally and from enjoying the activities we know dogs love.

Also, a condition known as «white shaker syndrome» has been observed in certain small dog breeds equipped with all - white coats.

Certain dog breeds are known for almost constant shedding.

Dogs are well - known for being energetic with their wagging tails and their panting, but there are certain breeds that are excessively active, to say the least.

Certain dog breeds are known for their tendency to have these defective genes.

I also know that certain insurance companies will refuse to sell homeowner's insurance to people who own certain breeds of dogs (usually pit bulls, rottweilers, etc), which I think is totally unfair.