Sentences with phrase «dogs were bred over»

She ran a puppy farm where hundreds of dogs were bred over the years, as well as buying in others to sell on.

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Isn't it «breaking a fly on a wheel,» however, to work up a lather of righteous indignation over a state of things in the business of breeding dogs that is far more egregiously conspicuous at most other levels of our societis far more egregiously conspicuous at most other levels of our society?

Be cautious of certain dog breeds (Rottweilers, pit bulls, German Shepards) that account for over fifty percent of fatal dog bites and closely supervise children when in the presence of animals.

Hill's Science Diet Large Breed food is a good choice because it's made for dogs that weigh over 55 pounds.

It's made for the jaws of large breed dogs 50 pounds and over.

This dog food diet is suitable for large dogs with adult weights of 55 - 110 pounds and giant breeds with adult weights of over 110 pounds.

Most of today's 400 - plus recognised breeds are the product of intensive breeding over the past 100 years and it is more likely that by selecting dogs that are easier to train or more aggressive, we ended up with long - lived and calorie - hungry breeds, he says.

The dogs came from a variety of breeds which have been bred over thousands of years to have — among other traits — snouts of various lengths.

From the Chihuahua to the Great Dane, the domestic dog is the most diverse mammal species of all, with over 350 distinct breeds for hunting, pulling sledges, tracking, herding and, of course, companionship.

Thanks to an extensive biorepository amassed at the UC Davis veterinary hospital over the past 15 years, Bannasch and her team were able to look at the DNA from cases with IVDD from a variety of dog breeds, which showed the same region was implicated.

«In all the research on dogs, the question comes up over and over how modern breeds are related to one another genetically,» said Ostrander, whose research has concentrated on using the power of genetics to understand canine diseases.

The scientists studied 70 dogs of 37 different breeds as they defecated (1,893 dumps, to be precise) and urinated (a whopping 5,582 times)-- data collected over two years.

It's not known whether the leashes in the Shuwaymis rock art panels are literal or symbolic, but it certainly suggests these Holocene hunters had a lot of control over their dogs, that some dogs could have been more valuable than others (and therefore kept closer), and that the people likely bred and trained these animals.

I felt so old being there but easily forgot about that the second I saw an adorable King Charles Cavalier (the same breed as my little Charlie) walk by in between photos... Not sure if this is just me but the second I see a cute little dog my voice instantly turns into a high pitch squeal as if I was talking to an infant... it's a bit embarrassing but hey it's a little quirk I have!Other than my obsession with adorable dogs, I have obsessing over plaid this fall, especially from Old Navy.

Originally used as a gun dog and water retriever, over time this adaptable, enthusiastic dog was retrained as a truffle searching dog — the only breed in the world specialized in tracking down the valuable tubers.

This issue concerns facilities with sometimes over 500 breeding female dogs that spend their lives in small cages producing and nursing puppies every time they are able.

A frantic campaign by some Oklahoma dog breeders who do not want to be regulated have stirred up fear by some legislators that passage of the proposed rules for dog breeding facilities will be over reaching or are unfair.

These rats have been bred for favorable qualities, much like how dogs have been domesticated from wolves over hundreds of years.

This is in contrast to the history of dogs and humans, where the former has been bred over thousands of years to respond to orders and commands.

Real breeders have been breeding before all these fad dogs came into the picture and will continue doing so after the fad is over.

We looked over hundreds of dog names and came up with this edited list of names that are perfect any large breed dog.

Unlike puppy mills, where profits are placed over the well - being of the animals, a responsible breeder breeds only a few types of dogs and is knowledgeable about the breed and its special requirements.

Cardigan Welsh Corgis were bred long and low to make sure that any kicks by cattle would travel safely over the dogs without touching them.

Over the past few years there has been a lot of talk about specific dog breeds that are «hypoallergenic» and perfect for families with members who have pet allergies.

The German Shepherd Dog Council of Australia and all its affiliates are very keen to promote participation of the young and next generation in the Breed, as we see this as being fundamental to the development of the German Shepherd Dog in Australia over future years.

Dog food companies generally consider any dog over 50 pounds to be a «large / giant» breDog food companies generally consider any dog over 50 pounds to be a «large / giant» bredog over 50 pounds to be a «large / giant» breed.

It may sadden you to know that your new canine companion more than likely comes from a puppy mill, which the ASPCA defines as «a large - scale commercial dog breeding operation that places profit over the well - being of its dogs — who are often severely neglected — and acts without regard to responsible breeding practices».

Puppies are usually given the rabies vaccine between the ages of 12 to 16 weeks; this vaccine is later boostered over a span of 1 - 3 years, depending on the individual requirements of your dog's breed.

This facility is over 2500 square feet with a small breed doggy daycare, mixed breed doggy daycare for medium and large dogs, luxurious dog boarding accommodations, dog grooming space and a dedicated cat grooming space.

Also, when you're breeding to only your own dogs over and over, your quality will start to decline.

Over time, the breed became increasingly popular as a hunter and companion, and was among the first breeds at American dog shows.

Males like to be dominant, especially over other large breeds, which can result in a hard time at home if you have other large dogs; but they tend to be okay if you establish your place as dominant over both dogs, or if they live with smaller or non-dominant breeds.

Historically, Greyhounds have been used as hunters due to their great speed — they are the fastest breed of dog, reaching top speeds of over 40 miles per hour — and keen eyesight.

There are also ads on here for NextDayPets with over «300 Dog Breed Profiles» How do unsuspecting readers know this is not a puppy mill?

Our test is the only dog DNA test that provides true genetic size not based just on breed ancestry but based on over a dozen genes known to influence a dog's weight.

After being bred 9 times, and having over 30 puppies, she was carted to Missouri and sold in «as in» condition at a dog auction.

The Spitz is not a breed of dog, but is a term that refers to several different dog breeds that share common traits, including long and curly tails that extend up and over the back.

The documentary looks at how many breeds have had their physical appearance so exaggerated they're unrecognizable from a century ago, and it examines some of the breed - specific health problems that have resulted from breeders emphasizing looks over health when breeding dogs for shows.

ADJUSTABLE COLLAR FITS MORE BREEDS — Many Anti-Bark collars are only for dogs over 15 pounds.

Due to their history as a working dog (i.e. being bred for function over form) the Malinois can vary greatly in appearance.

The best time to establish your dominance over a dog, especially a large breed, is during puppyhood.

Recently, there was a pure bred puppy in a high kill shelter here and «rescues» were fighting over her, when a friend inquired about adopting the dog she asked about the adoption fee the rescue said it depended on certain things and that once the dog was evaluated they would come up with a fee, so my friend asked if they had set fees and they responded no, because some dogs deserve a higher fee.

There are over 175 unique dog breeds.

Minimizing intake includes things like low - cost spay / neuter clinics, targeted spay / neuter outreach in poor communities and minimizing laws that cause animals to be removed from homes unnecessarily because they are certain breeds of dogs, not altered, or over the pet limit.

The first three are due to how we have bred ear - shape over the years that dogs have become man's best friend.

Meaning, the average pool of specimens within the breed average a coefficient of inbreeding of 10 %, this is over the double of the average amongst all purebred dogs.

Here's what my research says, «A puppy mill is a commercial facility destined for breeding dogs that sets priority of making money over the well - being of animals.»

So far, there are over 70 North American municipalities that have enacted bans on the sale of commercially bred dogs and cats.

Our guidelines endorse the efforts of the Vizsla Club Of America (VCA) to eliminate hip dysplasia in dogs by breeding only those dogs that are over two years of age and have been X-rayed and OFA certified as free from hip dysplasia.

It's easier to over feed a small or toy breed of dog than a larger one, simply because their caloric requirements are very low.