A responsible breeder always strives to breed healthy dogs that conform to the breed standard - a written description of the ideal
dog of a particular breed by which it is bred and judged at dog shows.
Not exact matches
Before selecting your
dog, be honest with yourself about your experience with
dogs and the likelihood
of you being able to deal effectively with the challenges presented
by particular breeds.
The term «teacup» is used
by some breeders to refer to the smallest
dogs of a
particular breed, though these pups are not considered a separate
breed from their larger counterparts.
This latest survey was designed to determine the opinion
of a large sample
of the population about the issue
of whether the problem
of aggressive
dogs is mostly due to the genetics
of particular breeds or due to the nature
of the rearing conditions and environment provided
by the
dog's owner.
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.»
In contrast, modern
dog breeds are
particular breed standards, sharing a common set
of heritable characteristics, determined
by the kennel club that recognizes the
breed.
Of particular note was the initiative
by the Swedish Kennel Club (Goran Bodegard) for
Breed Specific Strategies and Breed Specific Instructions (BSI) for show judges regarding morphologic breed type related to exaggerations in pedigree
Breed Specific Strategies and
Breed Specific Instructions (BSI) for show judges regarding morphologic breed type related to exaggerations in pedigree
Breed Specific Instructions (BSI) for show judges regarding morphologic
breed type related to exaggerations in pedigree
breed type related to exaggerations in pedigree
dogs.
While this
breed does tend to have more than its fair share
of medical problems, some fortunate owners will find that their
particular dog bucks the trend
by remaining very healthy throughout most
of its life.
These laws may be passed after one or more attacks
by a
dog of a
particular breed or mix so that city council members can assure citizens they are «doing something» about a voter concern.
As long as the stock
of your
breeding does not carry genetic traits that are recessive such that they produce themselves in increasing numbers
by breeding two carriers, line -
breeding is appropriate to concentrate on the positive traits that
particular dogs may carry and bring them forward into successive generations.
This is followed
by select videos
of the
particular dog breed and last but not the least - comments - experience, discussion about the specific
dog breed, problems, photos
of dogs, etc..
This is achieved
by selecting only the best, most suitable male (stud
dog) to mate with the most suitable female
of that
particular breed.
This can be accomplished
by choosing the right food for your
particular breed of dog.
Irresponsible ownership primarily is: Irresponsible
breeding Leaving your
dog outside chained up with no human contact (or very little) Training your
dog to fight Not giving your
dog proper socialization with all kinds
of people varying in age colour and sex Walking your
dog off leash in public Not Spaying and neutering Not keeping your pet's shots up to date Not having your
dog licensed
by the city Not keeping your
dog on a proper diet Not having a properly fenced yard Not having your
dog obedience trained (These are in no
particular order)
Not all rescue
dogs are Heinz 57: If you've got your heart set on a
particular kind
of dog, it's simple to track one down, either
by searching internet rescue sites, or
by contacting the national
breed rescue.
You can search for
dogs by age,
breed, sex and more, so this is a useful site if you have your heart set on a
particular breed of dog.
The reasons go back to
dogs» domestication from wolves at least 15,000 years ago, followed
by hundreds
of years
of intensive
breeding to select for
particular physical and behavioral traits, often starting from a very few individuals.
A very small percentage
of dogs and some
breeds in
particular are affected
by gluten sensitivities.
All -
breed clubs welcome purebred
dog owners
of every
breed registered
by the AKC, and hold
dog shows evaluating a
dog's conformation to its
particular breed standard.
Each specific
breed of dog has
particular standards set out
by the American Kennel Club determining what makes a
dog the best
of its
breed.
Savvy
dog fanciers understand the importance
of locating the right training for their Staffie; a training that is kind and humane,
dog friendly and taught
by experts who have the skills to deal with their
particular breed.
One study, in
particular, found that over 90 %
of dogs identified
by an adoption agency did not have the visually identified
breeds as the predominant
breed in their DNA analysis.
The principal aim
of BIGGSD is to help rehome German Shepherd
dogs in the UK & Ireland and this is done mainly
by: Making people aware
of the
dogs in need, at rescue centers,
dog pounds, other rescue organisations and with private individuals Bringing
particular attention to the plight
of dogs who are under immediate threat
of being put to sleep (pts) Helping to fund the kennelling, fostering & transport costs whenever possible via the BIGGSD fund Bringing German Shepherd
dog loving people together through this board as a community Helping any other
breed or crossbreed
dog too, to find a safe, secure and loving home whenever possible Offering a list
of homecheckers, volunteers & fosterers that are members on the site who can help rescues & private individuals whenever possible and providing the ability to request help too.
«Statistics on fatalities and injuries caused
by dogs can not be responsibly used to document the «dangerousness»
of a
particular breed, relative to other
breeds, for several reasons.»
A special report published in the Canadian Veterinary Journal states that all
dogs are a product
of their environment regardless
of their
breed, and a
dog's
particular personality is not only formed
by genetics, but instead a mixture
of genetics, socialization, training, and it's treatment.
Owners can help improve the longevity
of their
dog's healthy lifestyle
by researching nutrition for their
particular dog breed and size.
Most
of these
breeds exploded onto the scene over the past 150 years, spurred
by the Victorian - era passion for the «
dog fancy» — the selective
breeding of dogs to enhance
particular characteristics.
Check out some pro tips from the Westminster
Dog Show Presented
by Purina Pro Plan, with details on the special needs
of particular breeds.