Not exact matches
Since he was also the manager
of his local shelter, he was able to use
breed stock from various
dogs such as Greyhounds, Manchester Terriers, Rottweilers, Weimaraners, and
others to
develop the ultimate protector and companion.
Any
breed of dog can
develop Cushing» s but some are more prone to it then
others.
There are a few different types
of stones that can form in the kidney or in the bladder, and Portuguese Water
Dogs are more likely to
develop them than
other breeds.
Although these three regions are really the pivotal geographic locations in the history
of the sled
dog, and although there are really only three types
of dog that people today classify as huskies — Alaskan Malamutes, Alaskan Huskies and Siberian Huskies — there are actually a number
of other less well known polar
breeds that
developed over time which can be differentiated by region, height, weight and colour...
From its ancestor's beginnings as a cattle driving
dog and puller
of carts the
breed has been
developed for use in a wide range
of activities by modern man including service
dogs, therapy animals, top - ranked obedience, tracking, and
other performance
dogs including use as search and rescue
dogs across the country (even the World Trade Center recovery site).
He
developed them from a range
of other dog breeds, such as Rottweilers, German Pinschers and German Shepherds.
In fact, the American Eskimo
dog descended from one
of the varieties
of spitz
developed in Germany, with influences from
other spitz
breeds such as the keeshond, Pomeranian, and Volpino Italiano.
Because each
breed was
developed from local stock to work in local terrain, cover, and weather, this vast group
of spaniels, retrievers, setters, hounds, terriers, and
other breeds and types
of dogs includes many coats, colors, and skills dependent upon the region
of origin, the type
of quarry to be tracked and retrieved, and the preferences and prejudices
of their creators.
Several more
breeds were
developed later by crossing one
of these two
breeds with
other dog breeds.
Obviously, a fever can
develop in a Shar pei from a wound or
other source
of infection just as it can in any
other breed of dog.
Irish Setters were
developed from a mix
of Irish Terrier, Irish Water Spaniel and English Setter — among
other breeds — to be the ideal birding
dog.
Dogs of the guardian and other breeds that are aloof and suspicious of strangers need more such occasions than dogs developed to serve as companions to avoid behavior that is over-protective or aggress
Dogs of the guardian and
other breeds that are aloof and suspicious
of strangers need more such occasions than
dogs developed to serve as companions to avoid behavior that is over-protective or aggress
dogs developed to serve as companions to avoid behavior that is over-protective or aggressive.
* has spent a number
of years studying and learning about their
breed * is active in one or more
breed clubs or similar groups and thus is in regular contact with
other people in the
breed * knows their
breeding stock inside and out for several generations back * has an «eye for a
dog» and has
developed a detailed picture
of the type
of dog they're
breeding toward * almost always compete in some in some sort
of activity with their
dogs (conformation, working activities, obedience etc.) so as to have a realistic idea
of how their
dogs compare to
others of the same the
breed * is knowledgable about the hereditary problems that occur in their
breed and has the appropriate tests done prior to
breeding in order to decrease the likelihood
of their occurance in their pups * considers temperament important * is knowledgable about the mating and whelping
of dogs in general, so as to minimize the chances
of injury or death to the
breeding dogs * is extremely concerned with the quality
of the homes that their puppies are destinied for, to the point
of not performing a
breeding if they don't feel good homes will be available for the pups * never has more
dogs of their own than they are properly able to care for * is willing and able to educate and build a relationship with their puppy buyers * is honest * uses spay / neuter contracts and / or limited registration to prevent the casual
breeding of their puppies * is ALWAYS willing to take back a
dog of their
breeding if a puppy buyer can not keep it for any reason.
«In this study only Labradors were examined, but as
other breeds are predisposed to
developing elbow dysplasia, particularly German Shepherds, it would be interesting to investigate how hydrotherapy affects the movement
of different types
of dogs.»
In stark contrast, nearly all St. Bernards are dysplastic and the malady is incredibly common in numerous large
breeds of dogs; the same
breeds of dogs that
develop other juvenile bone diseases, including OCD
of the shoulder and ununited anconeal or coronoid processes
of the elbow.
Dogs of all breeds suffer from ear infections, but those with floppy ears and those with allergies are more prone to developing these infections than other d
Dogs of all
breeds suffer from ear infections, but those with floppy ears and those with allergies are more prone to
developing these infections than
other dogsdogs.
Others state it is a relatively young
breed of dog developed only 200 years ago.
* A note about small
dogs: certain
breeds of small
dogs are particularly prone to
developing periodontal disease compared to
others because their teeth don't have normal alignment and tiny
breeds may have a tooth crowding problem.
Any
breed of cat or
dog can
develop breast cancer; however, some are more predisposed to the condition than
others.
Over the years it is said that the Sheltie was
developed through the cross
breeding of various
other dogs with the Shetland herder.
History and Health
of the American Staffordshire Terrier
Dog Breed: Originally used by butchers to manage bulls and by hunters to help hold wild boar and
other game, the AmStaff was
developed in England from a cross between old - style English Bulldogs and assorted terriers.
Bernese Mountain
Dogs are more prone to
developing cancer, with an overall prevalence
of 65 % within the
breed, compared to 27 % for
other breeds.
Toy
dogs, often smaller versions
of other breeds, were
developed as companions to the ladies and gentlemen
of the courts in various nations.
With the support
of dog breeders, pet industry representatives, animal health and welfare experts, and
other key stakeholders, the researchers are
developing and testing voluntary standards for the care and well - being
of dogs in commercial
breeding facilities.
I teach my
dogs «Leave it» «Go say hi» and «Let's go» when they are young and their ability to meet and greet
dogs of other breeds has not fully
developed.
Adenocarcinoma can
develop in any
dog but Boxers have been found to be more at risk
of developing the disease than
other breeds.
Beyond the typical animal who may have Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Dilated Cardiomyopathy, heart murmurs, arrhythmias, valve defects, abnormal blood pressure, Heartworm Disease, and
other conditions that affect the Cardiovascular system - «normal» animals who may be
of a
breed predisposed to cardiac problems (Bengal cats and Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, or Dobermans Dilated Cardiomyopathy), a
dog who has recovered from Heartworm infection, a cat with Hyperthyroidism who would be prone to
developing a heart condition, or any animal that you desire to support Cardiovascular health for - CardioBoost is a wonderful consideration.
The genetic makeup
of these
dogs makes them more prone to
developing diabetes than
other breeds.
With
dogs, Miniature Poodles and Dachshunds have a higher chance
of developing diabetes over
other breeds.
It is recommended that slowing down growth, not restricting protein as it more commonly believed, is the key dietary factor to decrease the risk
of your puppy
developing joint and arthritic problems later on down the road such hip dysplasia, ostechondrosis and
other orthopaedic problems common in large
breed dogs.
As a result
of selection, several
dog breeds have been
developed to show
other elements
of the lupine hunting ethogram [59].