Sentences with phrase «common farm dogs»

In the early 20th century, when rat terriers were common farm dogs, different regions tinkered with bloodlines according to their own needs.

The smallest and rarest of Greek Molossers, the Ellinikos Poimenikos Booeidon used to be a fairly common farm dog and companion found in rural areas, as well as some islands.

As numbers began to decline, the rising popularity of «pedigreed» purebred dogs and the «sport» of dog shows saw to it that the ranks of the common farm dog continued to dwindle.

Not exact matches

(It is common practice to leave unwanted dogs at farms or ranches at night so there are no witnesses...).

I'm thrilled to share the news that the February 15 issue of Library Journal will include the following review of The Dog Merchants: The common theme among breeders of registered American Kennel Club champion dogs, large - scale commercial «puppy farms,» backyard hobby breeders, dog rescue groups, shelters, dog auctions, and pet storDog Merchants: The common theme among breeders of registered American Kennel Club champion dogs, large - scale commercial «puppy farms,» backyard hobby breeders, dog rescue groups, shelters, dog auctions, and pet stordog rescue groups, shelters, dog auctions, and pet stordog auctions, and pet stores?

In addition to their life of suffering on the farm, the method used to kill the dogs is brutal - death by electrocution is most common, with dogs usually taking up to five minutes to die, although there have been instances of dogs taking up to 20 minutes to die.

Not to mention that the common practice to spay bitches and castrate dogs has encouraged the unpleasant practice of «puppy farming.

History and Facts: This breed was owned by the common people of Ireland and used as a hunter, guard dog, herd dog and all - around farm dog.

This treat, of human - grade quality, is completely made in the USA using a conscious farm to bowl philosophy, is also considered ideal for dogs that are allergic to the more common sources of protein.