Sentences with phrase «dog breeders and owners»

Some dog breeders and owners vehemently argue that cross breeding is a positive thing and breeds out the kind of health issues that years of inter-breeding can cause.

The Kennel Club and Dogs Trust have come together to launch the Puppy Plan, a unique new initiative for dog breeders and owners which aims to give every puppy the very best start in life to prevent behavioural problems later on.

Most of her published work has consisted of genetics and hereditary disease articles for dog breeders and owners.

We support the right of dog breeders and owners to choose these procedures, using appropriate veterinary care.

I would venture to say that working dog breeders and owners are attentive to their animals, leaving them not at high risk to these problems.

Dog grooming can take a huge part of a dog breeder and owner's time.

Not exact matches

She was the first woman ever selected for the supreme and difficult task of choosing the best - in - show at New York's Westminster and has also been the owner and breeder of many a best - in - show dog.

More work is also needed with dog breeders to supply dogs that are less likely to bite and that have inhibited bites that do less damage, moving away from a victim or owner «blame» model to explain dog bite injury.

Being able to identify dogs with this genetic susceptibility could provide a valuable tool for owners, breeders and veterinarians for mitigating the risk of intervertebral disc herniation and resulting spinal cord disease.

For their analyses, the researchers obtained the help of the American Kennel Club (AKC) and dog breeders across the country to acquire cheek - swab DNA samples from purebred dogs at dog shows and directly from owners.

Bio-Groom, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, is known by breeders, groomers and pet owners for its extensive assortment of grooming and health - and - wellness products, from shampoos and conditioners designed to help show - dogs look their best during competition to medicated formulas that treat common ailments, like flea infestations and itchy, irritated skin.

To become an AKC recognized breed there must be a minimum number of dogs geographically distributed throughout the U.S., as well as an established breed club of responsible owners and breeders.

Some owners and breeders train their dogs to herd sheep, pull carts, or participate in agility trials.

The truth is, some dogs are genetically wonky, for whatever reason, and it is no fault of the owner (or the dog, or even necessarily the breeder).

As the WKC is a public benched show, the dog - loving community has access to the canine competitors, their groomer / handlers / breeders, and sometimes even celebrity owners (like Martha Stewart's Genghis Khan, a Chow Chow who won Best in Breed at the 2012 show).

To provide advice, help and support, in complete confidence, to owners / breeders on health matters affecting their dogs.

The breeder had wanted a highly alert dog who could quickly respond to its owner's aid and the Doberman is perfect in that sense.

A competition is put in place to not only prove our dogs and bloodlines and of course ourselves as breeders, but to learn and grow from the shared knowledge of other breeders, handlers, trainers, owners and judges.

Responsible breeders - as well as owners and rescue groups - feel a sense of duty to each individual dog and to the breed in general.

Unfortunately, many dog breeders and potential dog owners fail to realize the importance of obtaining a puppy at this age.

Kennel clubs and breed clubs offer assistance to pet owners and provide literature about selecting a breed and breeder and training a puppy at hundreds of dog shows throughout the country.

Despite repeated written requests asking that the Humane Society of the U.S. (HSUS) acknowledge the public condemnations by responsible breeders, the HSUS has never acknowledge the condemnations by responsible breeders who truly care about the health and well being of their dogs, and especially the puppies that bring so much love and joy into the homes of millions of appreciative dog owners.

For example, too many dog breeders toss newspaper down and allow puppies to learn bad habits that are very hard for the novice dog owner to overcome.

Groups like ours exist precisely because there are too many dogs being bred by people who are not reputable, professional breeders or because owners don't spay / neuter their dogs and allow unplanned breedings to take place.

We spoke to veterinarians, dog owners, breeders and health care facilities that provide these services.

Regardless of what the pet store owner tells you, and regardless of the fact that the dog they're selling has AKC (American Kennel Club) papers... dogs sold from pet stores ARE from puppy mills and NOT from quality breeders.

CHIC works with OFA and participating parent clubs to provide a resource for breeders and owners of purebred dogs to research and maintain information on health issues.

Breeders will benefit from prior history of the dogs they are breeding, and owners will be more readily acceptable to problems that are not under the control of the breeder.

-- To support reputable breeders and breeding practices and to assist future Weimaraner owners in finding Weimaraner puppies or adult dogs.

Why duplicate current USDA inspections funded by our tax dollars and the AKC program funded by responsible dog owners and breeders.

In order to satisfy my needs and wants I would go to visit breeders, dog owners, dog shows, as well as look for books specific to the breed I might be thinking of buying in order to glean enough information that will help me make an educated decision.

Responsible breeders care about each dog they bring into the world and do their best to ensure they sell their dogs to responsible dog owners, too.

When looking for information on where and what type of dog you might decide to buy, dog breeders, dog owners, veterinarians, and dog clubs are an excellent source of information.

Acquires dogs from owners who are surrendering them, commercial breeders and the nation of Turkey.

As you research the Catahoula, you will find breeders and owners that will make reference to working dogs who are opposed to show or performance dogs.

Once you narrow down your decision to a handful of potential breeds, visit a dog show to see individual dogs in action and talk to their owners, breeders, and handlers.

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Good breeders also sign contracts, guarantee the health of their pups and offer to take the pup back or re-home it if at anytime in the life of the dog the owners can no longer keep the pet.

The welfare of BULL TERRIERS must be the first concern of all its members, but the breeder and the first owner of a dog should accept a particular responsibility for that dog throughout its life.

You can usually find dog breeders, owners, and handlers to talk to about any breeds that might catch your eye.

To pursue this dream, we combine science, art and over 50 years of dog breeding experience to create, develop and present puppy rearing courses, programs and equipment for puppy owners and dog breeders.

When I told her that breeders who have more than three breeding dogs and are selling to pet stores are required to be USDA Licensed, the owner changed her story and stated her breeders only have two dogs.

A lot of vets, breeders and regular dog owners recommend pet warmers for indoor dogs: they are simple to use and provide added warmth for hours.

the breeders who carefully screen each buyer before selling them a dog, and who in their contract state they will either take the dog back if life situation changes and owner can't keep the dog.

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Some dogs have had reactions to vaccinations, and some dog breeders, owners, and veterinarians question whether puppy immune systems can be overloaded with too many vaccines administered too close together or whether annual boosters are necessary for many dogs.

And the dog's owner was like, «Well, he's a breeder.

a current shotgun or firearm certificate issued to the owner of the dog, or to the agent or employee of the owner most likely to be using the dog for work in connection with the lawful shooting of animals OR a letter from a gamekeeper, a land occupier (or his agent), a person with shooting rights, a shoot organiser, a club official, a person representing the National Working Terrier Federation, or a person engaged in lawful pest control, stating that the breeder of the dog whose tail is to be docked is known to him and that dogs bred by that breeder have been used (as the case may be) on his land, or in his shoot, or for pest control.

Creative Border Collie rescuers, trainers, breeders, and owners came up with a solution that gives the dogs a job and controls the geese without killing them — they use the dogs to convince the geese to set up housekeeping somewhere else.

The awards will be presented annually at the National Specialty Awards banquet in the form of a certificate bearing the award name, dog's name with AKC titles, owner's name (s), breeder (s) name, registration number, areas of accomplishment and the OESCA name and logo.