Not exact matches
The data, they say, will help them assess how people perceive and react to
dogs based on preconceptions about
breed characteristics —
for example, the assumption that German shepherds are strong and brave, that golden retrievers are always good with kids, or that Jack Russell terriers have a Napoleon complex.
The German Shepherd
Dog is one of the seventeen
breeds in the first round of the Kennel Club's
Breed Health and Conservation Plan project and therefore this new piece of research will form a valuable part of the evidence - base for this breed.&r
Breed Health and Conservation Plan project and therefore this new piece of research will form a valuable part of the evidence -
base for this
breed.&r
breed.»
Currently, renters insurance companies in Connecticut can and may restrict coverage
for dogs,
based on
breed and / or other criteria.
Based on customers» requests over the years
for a longer, quieter version of PoochieBells to accommodate timid
dogs and teacup
breeds, Poochie - Pets has now introduced a longer doorbell in solid grosgrain, containing two sets of smaller, custom bells.
Her session will focus on describing the pet industry and Purdue's efforts to establish science -
based dog breeding guidelines
for the commercial kennels in the country.
Earlier this year the Tewksbury, Ma. -
based WellPet launched the Wellness Complete Health Grain Free dry food line
for dogs, and is adding three recipes to the line: Puppy Chicken, Chicken Meal & Salmon Meal Recipe, Small
Breed Deboned Turkey & Chicken Meal Recipe, and Large
Breed Deboned Chicken and Chicken Meal Recipe.
Finally, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) exhaustive review of
dog bite studies conducted in North America and elsewhere has concluded that, «Serious bites occur due to a range of factors,» and that separate regulation
based on
breed is not a
basis for preventing such
dog bites.
Prices
for a basic bath are
based on the
breed of your
dog, and range from $ 17 to $ 45.
A professional
dog groomer has the knowledge
base to know which technique is most appropriate
for a certain
breed of
dogs.
Irresponsible or abusive people are always named on shows like animal planet — then this gives most people the reasoning
for hating human behavior as such, and subsequently gives AR law the push to use such behavior as a
BASIS for targeting the animals like certain
dog breeds.
Mix
breeds are often labeled as pure
breeds, and «pit bull» is often used as a catch - all category
for a
dog based off general appearance.
Although great strides have been made in identifying genetic markers and developing screening tests
for many gene -
based diseases, there are no test yet
for PLN, PLE, or RD. Therefore, the
breed club's health committee recommends that close relatives of
dogs with these diseases not be
bred and that periodic tests be done on the relatives of affected
dogs to determine if the disease is present and help establish a baseline
for research.
However
for dog food
based on size, you may actually opt
for either
dog food made
for small - sized
breeds or medium - sized
breeds.
Tomorrow is National Pit Bull Awareness Day, and B - More
Dog Inc., a Baltimore - based organization advocating for responsible dog ownership, is urging its members and pit bull owners everywhere to show off the breed's good si
Dog Inc., a Baltimore -
based organization advocating
for responsible
dog ownership, is urging its members and pit bull owners everywhere to show off the breed's good si
dog ownership, is urging its members and pit bull owners everywhere to show off the
breed's good side.
A lot of these relatively non shedding
dog breeds need to have their coats clipped, stripped (Terriers
for example) or scissored on a regular
basis to avoid matting.
«I want to abandon the concept of «purebred
dogs» and return to the day when we
bred dogs for their function and type, not their «looks» and ability to win in the show ring, and certainly not
based on a piece of paper that indicates both parents are of the same «
breed»...
The Center
for Disease Control, the Department of Justice, the American Veterinary Medical Association, the National Animal Control Association, and the American Bar Association have all spoken AGAINST labeling
dogs as «dangerous» or «aggressive»
based solely on
breed.
However, given the clear rational evidence,
breed - specific legislation is still a legally viable option.There is no new evidence that undermines the holdings of Colorado
Dog Fanciers, only new relevant evidence that adds additional support
for BSL, as the differential treatment of pit bulls is
based upon logical, rational evidence from the scientific field of ethology.
Breeds go up and down in price
based on many factors including: overall popularity or demand, specialization
for specific jobs (hunting, police work, etc.), scarcity or how few
dogs of the
breed actually exist, how long the
breed has been in existence, whether it is a status symbol, and finally the «C» or celebrity factor (think Paris Hilton and micro Pomeranians).
This weight control
dog food,
for overweight or less active small
breed dogs, features quality, animal -
based proteins to help build strong, lean muscles
for an optimal body condition
While the meat -
based protein in canned
dog food is more expensive,
for smaller
breeds that eat less it may actually be the more cost - effective option.
AKC standard length
for this
breed is slightly longer than the
dog's height, from withers to the
base of the tail and the weight is between 9 and 16 pounds.
Over this time, the need to selectively
breed dogs for traits that make them good at tasks has not been the main focus
for most breeders — vs
breeding dogs based on things like looks and temperament.
I believe the number one reason
for the proliferation of incompetent and even criminal
dog owners, is the failure by authorities everywhere to enforce the
breed neutral laws,
based upon the individual behavior of each
dog, as they stand.
We understand that visitors may search
for a lost
dog or forever pet
based on appearance or a «looks like»
breed.
He should be selecting
breed pairs
based on genetics, meaning that the breeder looks
for dogs who carry...» More
Q: What is the difference between a blood -
based breed identification test and over-the-counter swab DNA tests
for dogs?
During our recent review of best
dog insurance we were stumped on who to pick
for our # 2 spot (Keep in mind pricing will vary
based on your
dog's age,
breed, location, etc..
These
dogs were not evaluated
for a sufficient period of time, and these victims of
dog fighting were not given a chance at rehabilitation. Unless we fight this, governments will continue to make decisions
based on the myth that
breed and
breeding is a predictor of behavior.
If you're interested IN
BREEDING AND / OR SHOWING YOUR PUPPY or
DOG IN THE SHOW RING, AS WELL AS ENJOYING THE MANY REWARDS OF PERFORMANCE
BASED SPORTS the litters below offer the best selection and option
for this objective, the American Pit Bull Terrier, American Bully «Show Puppy».
Regardless of the
breed, regular grooming with a brush designed
for your
dog's coat helps to reduce the amount of hair shed on a regular
basis.
Cause
for Canines is a volunteer
based all -
breed dog rescue founded in Central Ohio.
Breeding dogs for appearance or
based on popular trends results in unhealthy
dogs that are not properly tested
for temperament or genetics, undesirable physical and mental traits, and often a surplus of those
dogs in shelters.
Blue Buffalo is also great
for dogs who have a known allergy to poultry
based by products, and, even though this formula isn't available
for young pups, the small
breed size bag may work well
for when he / she gets older.
Or what about that time when a client told you they are taking their sweet puppy to a dominance -
based trainer because «positive training seems really great
for most
dogs, but my
dog is a [insert any freaking
breed (or species) needed as an excuse here] and they need a «special» type of training»?
A veterinarian can generalize it, they can tell you that most
dogs need about this much protein, about this much calcium in their daily diet, but they can't tell you
based on your
dog's exact
breed, size, weight, health conditions, all those things exactly what nutrients are going to be best
for your pet.
It's recommended that
dogs have their eyes examined on an annual
basis, especially if they are used
for breeding.
But not every family is right
for a French bulldog,» says Kerry Boyd, a Natick, Massachusetts -
based dog handler who
breeds Frenchies.
If we start to rule out potential
breeding dogs based on one failed gene test, we may inadvertently increase inbreeding and the instance of other mutations that we don't have tests
for.
3) New York Court rules no legal
basis for breed discrimination - Very Good Sentences - The New York Supreme Court once again ruled that there is no legal
basis for discriminating against
breeds of
dogs.
Freedom Guide
Dogs for the Blind, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization based in Upstate New York, which breeds, raises, trains and places guide dogs with the blind and visually impaired through a distinctive program called Hometown Train
Dogs for the Blind, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization
based in Upstate New York, which
breeds, raises, trains and places guide
dogs with the blind and visually impaired through a distinctive program called Hometown Train
dogs with the blind and visually impaired through a distinctive program called Hometown Training.
Based on population statistics using the Bell Curve the number of
dogs in a
breed that would be expected to be of poor quality (DQ's and or other serious faults) would fall in a range of 4 - 6 %
for a
breed.
It's fairly common
for a potential
dog owner to see a particular
dog breed compete in or win one of the categories (Sporting, Terrier, Working, etc.) or Best in Show and then want to purchase or adopt that
breed, yet, as a veterinarian I always have to question if doing so is the best decision
based on the owner's lifestyle and ability to pay
for the
dog's medical care, food, grooming, boarding and other day - to - day needs.
These small, yet energetic
dogs might have less body mass than some other
breeds — but don't make the mistake of thinking that this minimizes their need
for a quality, nutritional calorie
base!
Taking the figures
for the USA as a
basis and considering the
breed registrations in other nations, it wouldn't surprise us if there are way more than 10 million German Shepherd
dogs globally!
If not used
for hunting on a regular
basis, the Small Munsterlander Pointer
dogs need a chance to go
for a long run or even
for a swim (the Small Munsterlander Pointer
breed loves water).
Not always but on a regular enough
basis before she might «lose her lunch» which I had understood to be a «Frenchie thing», So to help I was adding a spoonful of raw pumpkin to her food which had been advised was a great addition
for all
breed of
dog to benefit digestion.
For adult Danes, Eagle Pack Large
Breed Adult is a good choice of mid-grade «plant
based protein»
dog food and typically digested well with Great Danes.
The report's recommendations include: reward
for breeders who deliver high welfare standards; establishing a non-statutory independent Advisory Council on
Dog Breeding to develop breeding strategies on an individual breed basis; a computerised system for the collection of disease prevalence from vets; an Accredited Breeder Scheme with UKAS accreditation; permanent identification of dogs; new regulations under the Animal Welfare Act creating an obligation on dog breeders to have regard to the health and welfare of parent dogs and their offspri
Dog Breeding to develop breeding strategies on an individual breed basis; a computerised system for the collection of disease prevalence from vets; an Accredited Breeder Scheme with UKAS accreditation; permanent identification of dogs; new regulations under the Animal Welfare Act creating an obligation on dog breeders to have regard to the health and welfare of parent dogs and their of
Breeding to develop
breeding strategies on an individual breed basis; a computerised system for the collection of disease prevalence from vets; an Accredited Breeder Scheme with UKAS accreditation; permanent identification of dogs; new regulations under the Animal Welfare Act creating an obligation on dog breeders to have regard to the health and welfare of parent dogs and their of
breeding strategies on an individual
breed basis; a computerised system
for the collection of disease prevalence from vets; an Accredited Breeder Scheme with UKAS accreditation; permanent identification of
dogs; new regulations under the Animal Welfare Act creating an obligation on
dog breeders to have regard to the health and welfare of parent dogs and their offspri
dog breeders to have regard to the health and welfare of parent
dogs and their offspring.
Designed to promote and continuously improve canine well - being, this program develops and tests rigorous, science -
based, voluntary standards
for the care and welfare of
breeding dogs and creates a third - party auditing and certification process
for dog breeders.