Sentences with phrase «companion animal breed»

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As a result, the definition of the companion animal breed is a breed whose members can not perform any utilitarian function for themselves or their human owners — they're simply too weak to pull their own weight anymore — and they also suffer from a much wider array of painful maladies than their larger cousins; painful and unnatural medical problems like the tendency of certain joints like knees and hips to pop out of their sockets far too easily, among many others.

Only around 15 % of puppies are sold through breeders registered with Australia's peak companion animal breeding associations.

Not exact matches

The impression I gained from the sale was that the people involved in the commercial breeding trade do not view dogs as companion animals.

Made up of individuals representing the breeding, distribution and retail sectors, the committee is working to address animal care as it applies to the non-dog and - cat categories of companion animals.

First started in 1999, the day celebrates dogs as companions and promotes adoption from animal shelters, humane societies and breed rescue clubs.

This highlights one of the difficulties in placing an industry which breeds and raises companion animals under the same USDA guidelines as livestock animals, used as a food source.

Whether it is because far more dogs are purchased overall than cats, or that mixed breed cats carry less stigma than their canine brethren, the discussion of mass production of companion animals usually centers on dogs.

Not many subjects «breed» more misinformation than the spaying and neutering of our companion animals.

We recognize that rabbit overpopulation is a serious problem and our volunteers do not breed rabbits or other companion animals.

Although its ancestors were hunters, the Bichon Frise was bred as a companion animal.

In the end, I came up with the idea for «Up For Pups,» an organization that delivers humane education presentations to schools and other organizations with a message for people to know where their new «best friends» are coming from and help support legislation to strengthen dog breeding regulations and restrict the sale of companion animals in pet stores nationwide.

If you are thinking of welcoming a new furry companion into your life, the best thing you could possibly do is adopt a shelter animal — a decision which could potentially save their life — rather than giving your money to the commercial puppy breeding industry.

Originally bred for herding sheep and cattle, they have proven themselves as excellent companion animals and are outstanding competitors in sheepdog trials and dog agility.

The mission of the Denver All Breed Rescue Network, Inc., is to provide a vehicle for the fostering and re-homing of abandoned purebred dogs, to assist in increasing the adoption of shelter dogs by promoting awareness and working with shelters, and to educate the community regarding responsible dog ownership including the spay / neuter of companion animals.

Even while a number of U.S. residents already opt to adopt rather than shop for their feline and canine companions, a large majority still choose to go for animals from breeders, whether full bred or a designer mix.

On the simple basis that it is a fact that more companion animals are being bred than there are homes for, we can see sense in the argument that there is no reason to sell, en - mass, animals bred specifically for sale, when there are so many animals already looking for homes in rescue centres and pounds worldwide.

Temperament / Behavior Affectionate, gentle and sometimes mischievous, the Italian Greyhound was bred to be a companion animal.

It is important that a domestic companion animal, bred and intended for that purpose and supplied and sold for that purpose, is fit for the purpose for which it is intended.

Whether you want a family companion or an animal with show quality, it shouldn't take too long until you stumble across an ad for your preferred breed.

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.

It is, and has always been, our view that companion animals should be provided to the public directly by those responsible for breeding them and that there should be no third party involved or profiteering from such sales.

Bottomline: there is no evidence that breed - specific laws make communities safer for people or companion animals.

This isn't true of all breeds, however, so if you want an active companion animal, it's important to choose a dog that can keep up with you.

Most were recklessly or accidentally bred, resulting in a serious animal companion overpopulation crisis that causes immense suffering for its victims and heartbreak for those who work to save their lives.

We offer a variety of services that involves reproduction in the companion animal (dog or cat), including breeding management in the female to semen collection and evaluation in the male.

It seems inconceivable that as a society we have come to accept the killing of thousands of healthy companion animals — rather than demanding proactive solutions by government to stop the unrestricted breeding and selling of companion animals and establish life - saving rehoming and desexing strategies.

Brought to England in the early 19th century, British sportsmen refined the breed into an outstanding hunting dog and companion animal.

The mission of All Breed Rescue Network, Inc., is to provide a vehicle for the fostering and rehoming of abandoned purebred dogs, to assist in increasing the adoption of shelter dogs by promoting awareness and working with shelters, and to educate the community regarding responsible dog ownership including the spay / neuter of companion animals.

The case of a bad guardian turning a good dog into something they were never born to be, pit bulls and other breeds forced into fighting rings have been pigeon - holed into a category of «dangerous» animals that are unfit to be companion animals.

The shih tzu is a compact toy dog breed that has been popular as a companion animal since the days of Imperial China.

Although originally bred to drive sheep or cattle, they are mostly show dogs or pets; these good - natured animals make the most wonderful companions because they are devoted to their families.

Each spring, thousands of animal shelters across the country end up with homeless kittens because of the normal breeding patterns of cats.Our area is no exception.Whether potential adopters are looking for a kitten or an adult cat, they are likely to find the perfect companion at a local shelter.

Humane Canada condemns the mass breeding of companion animals for commercial sale and urges the public to learn how to recognize and avoid these profitable but uncaring and unscrupulous operations, which have little regard for the welfare of the animals, as evidenced by the suffering and exploitation involved.

Humane Canada also strongly urges prospective companion animal owners to fully research the species and breed of choice (or mix of breeds) to ensure they are well informed about and prepared to meet the needs of their chosen companion animal.

The American Kennel Club says this about the breed: «The Bullmastiff is a strong and powerfully built animal that possesses great intelligence and a willingness to please, making them ideal family companions and protectors.

As the only open admission shelter serving Berkshire County and surrounding areas, BHS accepts all companion animals — no matter their age, breed, temperament, or health.

Two companion bills have been introduced in the Illinois legislature that would overturn the Chicago Companion Animal and Consumer Protection Ordinance that prohibits pet stores from selling dogs and cats from inhumane breeding operations, in addition to invalidating similar ordinances in Cook County, Waukegan, and Warcompanion bills have been introduced in the Illinois legislature that would overturn the Chicago Companion Animal and Consumer Protection Ordinance that prohibits pet stores from selling dogs and cats from inhumane breeding operations, in addition to invalidating similar ordinances in Cook County, Waukegan, and WarCompanion Animal and Consumer Protection Ordinance that prohibits pet stores from selling dogs and cats from inhumane breeding operations, in addition to invalidating similar ordinances in Cook County, Waukegan, and Warrenville.

Humane Canada advocates that companion animal stores restrict their sale of live animals to domesticated and captive - bred birds, fish and small mammals other than cats and dogs.

The opinion by the Court in regards to the Bell case helps to legally explain what many within society know to be true and have argued for years — that every dog in a breeding kennel, whether a puppy or an adult dog used for breeding, is a pet or companion animal under Minnesota law and must not be neglected, abused or treated poorly.

In other words, Bell contends that, while some of her dogs may have been pet or companion animals, she had other dogs, such as breeding stock, which were never intended to be enjoyed as present or future pets either by her or another person...

One argument made by Bell, of particular interest to Animal Folks and all of us who are concerned with how breeding dogs are viewed and treated within breeding kennels, was the claim that «the state failed to prove the essential element that the dogs were pet or companion animals.»

While the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association understands the issue of an overburdened shelter system and supports any action that promotes compassionate care of animals, including responsible breeding practices, the proposed Companion Animal and Consumer Protection ordinance under consideration by Cook County has a direct impact on the pets, the pet owners, consumers, and the small businesses in Cook County.

The Green Party of Canada will restrict breeding of companion animals while surpluses of unwanted companion animals exist in shelters across the country.

This breed was created to be a companion animal and they were favorites with the Romans and English nobility.

It recommended that the following code, based on the wording of the Council of Europe Convention, 1987, be adopted by all those who breed companion animals:

The Companion Animal Welfare Council «s Report on «Breeding and Welfare in Companion Animals» was published in 2006.

The scope and terms of reference of an advisory body would include all companion animals; consider the best ways forward for tackling genetic welfare problems on a breed by breed (or strain) basis; advise and promote the development of breeding strategies; make recommendations about research priorities; and communicate its findings effectively.

It would be safe to assume that most MPs will not be aware of the history of the concern about the welfare issues around dog breeding or the lack of provision for companion animal welfare within Defra.

As the Companion Animal Welfare Council pointed out in its «Report on Breeding and Welfare» (2006), this was a much neglected area of animal weAnimal Welfare Council pointed out in its «Report on Breeding and Welfare» (2006), this was a much neglected area of animal weanimal welfare.