Sentences with phrase «conditions of the bitch»

The age and conditions of the bitch shall be given consideration before she is bred.

Not exact matches

It was established later (Johnson et al, 1980) that the form of the disease found in Bedlingtons terriers was apparently caused by the presence of an autosomal recessive gene in affected dogs - it is a genetic disorder and in order for the condition to develop in a dog / bitch a copy of this defective gene must have been passed to the affected animal by both parents, i.e. the affected dog must have two «copies» of the defective gene in its body cells.

Remove from a breeding program any dog or bitch that is known to have repeatedly produced any significant condition that affects the physical or mental soundness of the progeny.

Depending on litter size, lactating bitches often require energy levels 2 — 4 times those of maintenance to avoid excessive loss of body condition.

Our bitches never seem to go down in condition, never shed to bare skin, and seem to have plenty of milk.

If a bitch loses significant body condition during lactation, the fat content of the diet should be increased to 20 % — 30 % fat (dry - matter basis), and she should be fed ad lib.

Cessation of flirting: Whether bred or not, the bitch now lacks the conditions to mate and is no longer interested in flirting.

What a super bitch in fabulous condition with a lovely head and beautiful profile, has amazing teeth which are gleaming white like a young dogs, lovely reach of neck and short back, lovely movement, a real credit to her owner / breeder

Generally, it is not advisable to breed a bitch under 2 years or over 7 years, although an older bitch may be determined by a veterinarian to be in good condition and capable of whelping a litter.

He stated in JAVMA that he could not fairly read an x-ray of a dog he had not seen and evaluated for overall muscular condition, whether the bitch was in estrus, had recently whelped, etc..

A bitch should not be bred more than two out of three seasons, this depending on the size of the litter whelped and her condition.

If the bitch loses significant body condition during lactation, the fat content of the diet should be increased to 20 - 30 % fat (dry - matter basis) and the bitch should be fed ad lib.

The lactating bitch often requires energy levels 2 - 4 times those of maintenance to avoid excessive loss of body condition.

Early detection of this condition is vitally important to successful treatment of the bitch.

Before a bitch is mated due regard should be given to her general condition and fitness and, in the case of a second or subsequent litters, her previous breeding history including ease of whelping.

A dog or bitch that has produced offspring with an inheritable disease, or that has a sire or dam affected by an inheritable disease is considered a carrier of that condition.

Cori Menkin, senior director of legislative initiatives for the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, has seen «horrific» conditions there, with up to 1,000 breeding bitches under one roof.

This condition results when the bitch has trouble supporting the calcium demand of lactation and is a particular concern for toy breed dogs.

However, there are many different types of breeders; some of whom maintain poor conditions, breed without care, and fail to back up their puppies with support, while others study the bloodlines of the stud and bitch before they breed, certify their breeding stock for genetic abnormalities, and prove their dogs in the show ring.

Pyometra is a scary condition whereby the uterus or womb of the bitch becomes infected, inflamed and filled with pus!

Approximate weight of dogs and bitches in working condition: dogs 65 to 80 pounds; bitches 55 to 70 pounds.

Many of these conditions can be completely avoided by tracing the lineage of a bitch and sire before breeding them.

The mean average weight of adult dogs, in fair condition, is 90 pounds, and of adult bitches 80 pounds.