The distinguishing
characteristic of this dog breed is the egg - shaped head.
You can then view
all characteristics of that dog breed.
Most of the time, hyperactivity is brought about by specific
characteristics of their dog breed, lack of exercise and mental stimulation, and conditioned behavior.
Not exact matches
A
dog breed is a group
of dogs that have very similar or nearly identical
characteristics of appearance or behavior or, usually, both, primarily because they come from a select set
of ancestors who had the same
characteristics.
Dog breeding is the vocation
of mating carefully selected specimens
of the same
breed to reproduce specific, consistently replicable qualities and
characteristics.
Purebred
dogs are
bred on the basis
of specific physical and behavioural
characteristics.
«There are
breeds and physical
characteristics of dogs which tend to predispose them to ear and skin issues, such as those with body folds or floppy ears,» he explains, pointing to German Shepherds, Labs and Cocker Spaniels as examples.
The personality
of a
dog can be influenced by
breed's
characteristics.
The problem is that his
dog is aggressive, very aggressive, towards strangers and other
dogs, which isn't
characteristic of this
breed.
Depending upon their lineage, some
of the smaller varieties
of mix
breed dogs exhibit the negative
characteristics of their parents.
Before a
dog type can become recognized as a new
breed, a breeder must typically prove that mating two
dogs of this particular type will result in offspring that have the same
characteristics as the two parent
dogs.
For example, the Puggle, the offspring
of a Pug / Beagle
breeding will be 50 percent Pug and 50 percent Beagle, but any
characteristic may resemble one parent
dog more than the other.
For example,
Dog Grooming, Part 2 covers the unique
characteristics of breeds in the sporting, herding, hound and working groups.
Mix
breed dogs usually inherit the various dominant
characteristics of their parents.
As with physical
characteristics, every
dog has its own personality beyond the
characteristics of its
breed.
(Some
breeds of dogs — including Collies, Shetland Sheepdogs, some terriers, and Norwegian Elkhounds, for example — tend to bark more than others, so potential buyers should take this
characteristic into consideration when looking for a pet.)
Despite - or perhaps because
of - some
of these
characteristics, they are still terriers: small hunting
dogs bred to chase anything that runs away.
To learn about their
breed characteristics and personalities, click on one
of the highlighted types
of small
dog breeds below:
Approximately 90 %
of the
dogs and puppies we save have no easily identifiable
breed history (They don't carry their ID card) We use many ways to help identify the
breed mixes they may be i.e. size, temperament, appearance, special
characteristics.
Bringing any
dog breed in to your home is about meshing the
characteristics of your new
dog with the
characteristics of your family and when done right everyone is happy.
However, on the streets
of San Antonio many, many, many
dogs wander around unaltered, so the possibilities are literally endless... We will give you our best estimate
of what their
breed mix is as well as their own individual
characteristics and what we feel their approximate size and weight will be when grown.
The grizzle coat color pattern in some
breeds of dog is inherited in an Autosomal Dominant manner meaning that
dogs only need to inherit one copy
of Eg to have the
characteristic grizzle patterning.
Although
characteristic of the German Shepherd
Dog (which I have
bred and judged almost since they walked off the Ark), the double coat is not unique to the GSD, and the grooming techniques I have found to be best are applicable to many
breeds.
The results
of this test kit has been used a number
of times in court cases to show the
characteristics of certain
breeds of dogs that helps to keep misguided judgments at bay.
All
of these
breeds share certain
characteristics, such as a stocky bodies, wide skulls and powerful jaws, due to their history as fighting
dogs.
Unfortunately for most, for owners today this is a
characteristic that stuck with the
breed and they are known for being noisy
dogs that aren't afraid to bark to get the attention
of their owner or other companion animals.
Many small
breed dogs have a
characteristic «goose honk» cough with exercise or excitement due to the tracheal cartilages being a little weak, this can lead to increased risk
of airway infections.
Each rescue will also have a specific set
of difficulties to keep in mind that stem from
breed characteristics, size, and age - all common hurdles you would face with a non-rescue
dog as well.
This is such an important
characteristic of the Chow that if a
dog has a pink tongue or spotted with pink, it is disqualified under the
breed standard and can not be shown.
Nextdaypets.com gives shoppers the option to research
dog breed characteristics before buying, review featured
dog pictures and view videos
of adoptable
dogs.
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE HAIR Just as there are different breeds of dogs, there are different textures and distributions of hai
OF THE HAIR Just as there are different
breeds of dogs, there are different textures and distributions of hai
of dogs, there are different textures and distributions
of hai
of hair.
Mislabeling or misidentifying occurs frequently, and impacts on how people perceive the
characteristics of dogs, on adoption rates and even on
breed specific legislation.
Different
breeds of dogs have unique
characteristics that are traditional in their
breed, so it is important to educate yourself.
Before you adopt, research and understand specific
dog breed characteristics and cost factors beforehand, and commit upfront to providing
dog obedience training, as it will create a harmonious bond and will decrease the chances
of Fido ending up a shelter statistic.
Originally
bred as a working
dog, the Border Terrier still retains
characteristics that are necessary for the performance
of his work.
The widely perceived cuteness
of domesticated animals, such as
dogs and cats, may be due to the fact that humans selectively
breed their pets for infant - like
characteristics, including non-aggressive behavior and child - like appearance.
Perhaps it is because
of this purposeful negation
of breed standard
characteristics that made a lot
of people ask what kind
of dog Scoobert «Scooby» Doo really is.
Different
breeds of dogs have unique
characteristics that are traditional in their
breed.
Will not knowingly misrepresent the
characteristics of the
breed nor falsely advertise
dogs nor mislead any person regarding the health or quality
of a
dog.
Cities, counties and towns throughout the US have defined «pit bull» as «a pit bull terrier, a Staffordshire bull terrier, an American Staffordshire terrier, an American pit bull terrier, any
dog mixed with any
of these three
breeds, or a
dog that has an appearance and physical
characteristics that are substantially similar to (these)
dogs...» Until YOU are appointed to the US Supreme Court and succeed in getting the other eight justices to hear a «pit bull» case and overturn this definition, it stands!
While this
breed has the courage to protect itself or its owners when needed, the
dog has been
bred for the
characteristic of not barking excessively.
1 - there is not such thing as a pit bull, it \'s simply used to describe
dogs with similar physical
characteristics 2 - without knowing exactly what
breed it truly is you can not accurately determine what
breed is biting 3 - as the article points out, it \'s impossible to determine the number
of dog bites as many aren \» t reported.
The initial work has also been done for a weaver who runs a small flock
of colored sheep, a farmer storing feed grain in his barn, a flock - owner in wolf territory, a recreational musher, a rabbit hunter, and a pet owner with an interest in any
of the
characteristics of the herding, guarding, terrier, working, or hound
dogs; what remains is to find just the right
breed to match the lifestyle and personality
of the owner.
All
of these questions and more are important to consider before selecting a
dog breed, as each
dog breed has been
bred for certain
characteristics and therefore their temperament, energy levels, and other instinctual behaviors will be present in your home.
Moreover, veterinarians commonly identify
dogs as pit bulls — rather than one
of the three recognized
breeds — by their physical
characteristics.
Hence, the physical and mental
characteristics of modern - day Siberians stem back from the hundreds, if not thousands,
of years
of breeding that went into the development
of a suitable
dog for Arctic living.
Crosses are said to display
characteristics found in two original
breeds, yet no one can foretell temperament and physical qualities
of the
dog.
A pit bull, is defined as any
dog that is an APBT, Am Staf Terrier, Staff Bull Terrier, or any
dog displaying the majority
of physical traits
of anyone (1) or more
of the above
breeds, or any
dog exhibiting those distinguishing
characteristics which substantially conform to the standards set by the AKC or UKC for any
of the above
breed.
Each
dog behaves differently in specific situations which are
characteristics of a particular
breed.
Different
breeds of dogs have different
characteristics, personalities and even genetic disorders.