Sentences with phrase «certain dog breeds make»

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.

Obviously, the genetic factor is important but apart from this clear factor, the shape of certain dog breeds makes them at higher risk of being affected by GDV.

Not exact matches

There are certain breeds that make up a disproportionate amount of dog bite claims, making insurance companies less willing to cover any liability issues they cause.

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.

You do not want to find yourself making costly repairs because your insurance policy doesn't cover certain damages or breeds of dogs.

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.

Simply put, different dog breeds have different genetic traits that make them more prone to certain diseases.

Many herding breed dogs, including collies and Australian shepherds, carry a genetic mutation that makes them very sensitive to certain drugs.

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.

Crufts organizers accused the BBC of making «unreasonable demands» that it exclude certain breeds of dog from the show.

However, the lack of genetic diversity resulting from breeding programs makes them prone to certain hereditary diseases and conditions, which are usually manifested as the dog grows old.

Specific dog breeds were originally developed and refined over many generations to develop traits that made them suitable for certain jobs.

While certain generalizations can be made about different breeds of dog, they are, in the end, individuals.

Some say certain breeds of dogs are inherently vicious, making them a danger to the community.

Certain dog breeds have ancestral roots in fighting, protection and other areas that would have once made breeding for aggression necessary.

It is the owner or handlers [that] can make a certain dog vicious, but entire breeds of dogs should not be outlawed based on the way some of them are trained.»

Certain breeds have in - bred tendencies, but through early training and socialization you can make your German Shepherd the friendliest he can be or your Chow the most dog - loving version of himself.

There are certain qualities which can make for a good guide dog, but any breed that possesses those qualities has potential.

If a certain breed is banned, mixing it with a legal breed will also make the mixed dog illegal.

Certain uncommon hued bulldogs are likewise elusive or breed, bringing about their canine and proprietor to make a «one in a million» bond with their dogs.

The CDC also noted the likelihood that as certain breeds are regulated, those who exploit dogs by making them aggressive will replace them with other, unregulated breeds.

It is without a doubt to the benefit of a certain class of dog only, and not helpful to the majority of other dogs at the shelter, further making any such decision to keep breed information from potential adopters rather questionable.

Certain breeds of dogs may inherit a predisposition to a conformation or anatomical condition that makes them more likely to experience chronic joint subluxations.

Certain breeds of dogs such as Labrador retrievers and German shepherds have a higher incidence of hip dysplasia, making them more likely to have a subluxated hip joint.

No generalizations can be made on dogs, so it is important to understand that behaviors atypical to the breed may arise in certain dogs regardless of research, genetics, and environmental influences.

Having said that, there are certain breeds of dogs which can be quite ferocious and can make you wet your pants if you treat them wrong.

Reading between the lines, it sounds as though your own dog was out of control in certain circumstances so you've taken your own experience and the odd tale and rumour and have declared them to be traits of a breed - if you really are a writer I would suggest researching topics properly before posting because you make yourself sound like a very insular writer.

So, if you have a dog of a breed that is prone to certain health issues, make sure you're covered.

«There are a lot of people that just like the look of a certain dog breed, but they need to make sure the dog's energy level and personality is the right fit.»

The restriction is based on the assumption that certain breeds of dogs are inherently dangerous or aggressive, and in response to a number of highly publicized dog bites and attacks made by animals identified as pit bull - type dogs.

The frequency of IVDD in certain breeds (especially Dachshunds), makes it even more important if one owns such a breed, to be ever vigilant to the warning signs of an impending problem and do one's best to keep that dog from doing any movements which tend to aggrevate the situation.

The German Shepherd was first created when an effort in Germany was made to standardize certain dog breeds.

This same «vicious» stereotype that makes certain breeds attractive to thugs and lowlifes also makes them distasteful for «normal» dog owners.

The attorney described the breed identifications going on at shelters as «essentially guessing,» and he says putting more responsibility on adopters to make sure they can take a certain type of dog home is the right thing to do.

In consideration for increasing concern for health and for breeders who want to make certain that they breed for characteristics that will not contribute to health concerns — i.e., that their dogs will not have difficulty breathing, for instance — we have also included relevant descriptions for nostrils, from the breed standard where they exist.

While test results may mean you ought not to breed certain dogs having those results, especially from DNA tests, enables you to make informed breeding decisions that could help you breed away from disease at issue.

Again, in light of recent controversy about certain breed - specific physical traits that allegedly cause hardship for some purebred dogs, some fanciers are making concentrated efforts to begin rectifying any problem in their breeds.

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).

When animal control resources are used to regulate or ban a certain breed, the focus is shifted away from effective enforcement of laws that have the best chances of making communities safer: dog license laws, leash laws, anti-animal fighting laws, anti-tethering laws, laws facilitating spaying and neutering and laws that require all owners to control their dogs, regardless of breed.

Most breeds of dogs have very specific temperaments, activity level needs, grooming requirements, behavioral issues and many other factors that make certain breeds more or less desirable for one person or another.

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Some studies illustrate that the production of allergens varies by breed making certain dog breeds more compatible with allergic owners than others.

In 1991 the UK introduced the Dangerous Dogs Act, which banned certain breeds of dogs such as the Pit Bull Terrier and Japanese Tosa, and made it easier for police to prosecute people who organized dog figDogs Act, which banned certain breeds of dogs such as the Pit Bull Terrier and Japanese Tosa, and made it easier for police to prosecute people who organized dog figdogs such as the Pit Bull Terrier and Japanese Tosa, and made it easier for police to prosecute people who organized dog fights.

I am certain they are all young, small and cute — no «old and uglies,» no dog over 40 pounds, no «difficult - to - adopt - breeds» like Rotweillers or Dobermans that might not move out of their hallowed condos quite as quickly, thus making their «live release rate» look a little less impressive.

In some dogs certain hereditary factors can also make a particular dog or breeding line more prone to those health problems than other dogs in the same breed of different lines.

That variety in behavior is mostly man - made: Dog breeding practices developed to highlight certain behaviors or traits that humans found useful.

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.

Even if the theories surrounding the beginning of the Shih Tzu's existence are quite numerous, one piece of information is certain: these dogs made a live presence at the ancient Chinese Imperial Court and the breed was so incredibly valued and respected that even when the Chinese people started to trade with Western civilizations, they utterly refused to sell or trade them.

Certain breeds, lifestyles and physical characteristics will make a dog more prone to «abnormal situations,» in which the pet's normal homeostasis is disrupted.

So much so that Breed - Specific Legislation or laws are enacted which range from making it illegal to possess certain breeds, to regulating ownership with the intention to reduce dog attacks.