Not exact matches
What is it with men, when I was younger no one wanted anything serious because I was divorced with children,
by the time I was in my 30s no one wanted a serious relationship then either because I was a promo model and they didn't like
other men looking at me (the exception being creeps who
did nt care about me they just wanted a trophy wife or those who wanted «good
breeding stock»), now my kids are grown and I have my own business no one wants anything serious because I'm «too old».
There are lots of
other changes this represents too, such as the presence of chemicals in our food supply (pesticides, herbicides, xenoestrogens, etc) that didn't exist in the ancient diet, as well as the dramatic changes caused
by hybridization of many of our foods, which creates versions of fruits and vegetables
bred more for size, sweetness, and appearance as opposed to natural nutrition... this aspect has decreased micronutrient content in the modern day food supply (just look at wild blueberries vs cultivated blueberries as an example of that with wild berries coming in at more than DOUBLE the antioxidants from ORAC testing).
Out of the 82 original dogs in the study, seven inflicted bites - one caused
by a pit bull (
did not break the skin), two
by the
other dog
breeds (that
did not break the skin) and four from the
other dog
breed (
did break the skin).
What people refer to as «teacup» are extremely small specimens that are not recognized
by the American Kennel Club or
other breed registries because they
do not adhere to the
breed standard.
Predictable and consistent behavior Prefers human company, especially children Relatively «directable» without training Affectionate Able to be banged around,
by kids and clumsy humans Comfortable indoors, and in the climates you live in and take vacations Doesn't require a lot of exercise Calm in the home; not hyperactive Medium high food drive; medium high prey drive (for fetching) Able to take, and learn from, a correction Low initiative Low fearfulness Submissive Low
other - dog aggression Quiet; not highly reactive to bark at sights and sounds around the home or in public Image of a guard dog without the actual follow through (if you are into that kind of thing) Easily Housetrained (some
breeds are easier than
others)
If you're a cat owner or
other type of pet owner,
do not think you are unaffected
by Breed Specific Legislation (BSL).
The oft - quoted myth
by pro-pit bull groups that pit bulls «
do not bite more than
other breeds» is categorically false.
More ppl are bitten
by small dogs than big ones the problem is down to not being reported getting nipped of a small dog happens more but isn't reported larger dogs tend to leave or
do more damage But this is the fault of the owner not knowing how to train a big dog u have to break the dog early then they see u as the alpha male then u can bend the dog to our will I've just had two dogs non pit bull taken from me
by a copper who hasn't started shaving yet who said they look like pit bulls one was twelve week old the
other two yr old they haven't stopped growing yet how the fuck can this nimrod have the ability to tell
breeds are one thing or another b4 their full grown this is state sanctioned destruction of life
The writer didn't make the pit bull or pit ~ bull type dogs the most dangerous
breed, humans
did that hundreds of years ago
by selectively
breeding them for bull baiting, ratting, dog fighting and whatever
other blood sport put money in their pockets.
This
does not represent an accurate estimate of
breed prevalence in the TFT because the sample population is biased; most DNA samples have been submitted
by breeders who have dogs related to
other known carriers.
Examples: Afghan, Borzoi, Greyhound, Saluki; Rhodesian Ridgeback My Favorites: Greyhounds; Italian Greyhounds Hunters
by sight «triggered to chase and bite moving objects and animals Need same amount of exercise as any
other working
breed Not
bred to obey commands; they are game chasers Can easily jump fences if you aren't watching; very athletic and muscular Usually not dog fighters, but will chase and kill some small animals; Rhodesian Ridgebacks are more pack oriented, more likely to be territorial, and can
do higher levels of obedience than typical sighthounds; can be quite protective of the owner and property; not for novices Tough on the outside, soft on the inside.
For example, the shelter workers at Aurora animal control
do not overtly disregard the
breed ban but they
do find a way to defend banned dogs
by placing them in
other areas.
This is an often perpetuated myth
by registries and those in the humane care community that
do not support the Pit Bull
breed and
others that
do not understand the Pit Bull's well established history as a pure
breed or what it takes to meet the standard of a pure
breed line.
Although there's almost nothing that we can really
do to mend problems associated with unhealthy dog
breeding nor can we completely avoid all possible accidents, bear in mind that as dog parents, we can always try to prevent canine strain injuries and
other muscle - related complications
by simply stretching and massaging our pooch on a regular basis.
Don't forget to talk to your veterinarian about your puppy's individual needs, which vary a bit
by breed, health conditions and
other factors.
You may see groups online who identify themselves as Cavalier Rescue
by a specific state or as a group rescuing this
breed in general, but please know that these are separate groups, not associated with us, some reputable and
others unfortunately not, so please
do your homework, especially before donating.
Further, a dog being recognized
by the AKC, UKC, CKC or
other large - scale organization
does not include all
breeds that are recognized
by dog owners.
Only
by having the dog evaluated many times can you truly get a feeling your dog is
breeding material — this goes for males and females (what a dog show
does as well as
other competitions such a Schutzhund — I highly regard a dog who has achieved a SchIII — field trials, lure coursing, etc.).
Many owners don't have the resources or know - how to prove their dogs» genetic backgrounds, and a recent study
by the Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program demonstrated that even shelter workers and
other dog experts frequently misidentify
breeds based on their appearance.
Many books on many
other breeds have made the same error; even some written
by well - known judges who should have known better than to report on something they
did not experience in real life.
Don't be fooled though
by Sky's red - carpet looks, this
breed is a terrier at heart and was originally
bred to flush fox and
other small game out of their dens.
I have been scammed three times
by breeders 1 breeder was for a Norwich Terrier the
other two were French bulldogs, for some reason all these so - called breeders are women they lie most of these women own only the female their use a stud service which is any person that has a male usually a fawn or red and they pay him for the stud service and claim that their dogs are special and why they are expensive and how long they've been
breeding basically most of these breeders either can't answer your questions or they hate to answer even the slightest question red flags they don't keep in touch with you you literally have to pull teeth to get information from them I would love to post or create a site from my experiences because most people are buying inbred Frenchie in this country the Bloodlines are so mixed
The Berger Picard, just like all
other breeds,
does have some health issues that we, as breeders, are working to eliminate
by carefully selected
breeding.
Not only
do all large CBEs fit the dictionary of puppy mill, but a study published in the Journal of Applied Animal Behaviour Science found that «Common to virtually all CBEs are the following: large numbers of dogs; maximally efficient use of space
by housing dogs in or near the minimum space permitted
by law; housing
breeding dogs for their entire reproductive lives — in most cases, years — in their cages or runs; dogs rarely if ever permitted out of their primary enclosures for exercise or play; absence of toys or
other forms of enrichment; minimal to no positive human interaction or companionship; and minimal to no health care.»
to
do all in its power to protect and advance the interests of the
breed by encouraging sportsmanlike competition at dog shows, obedience trials, field events, tracking, agility and
other dog - related events; and
Gamblers created their fiery, four - legged gladiators
by crossing various terriers with Bulldogs, and in so
doing put forth early prototypes of the Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, and
other bull - type terrier
breeds still popular today.
While a successful captive
breeding and release program has yet to be developed for any parrot species, we
do support scientifically - based, bona fide parrot conservation programs undertaken
by teams of experts in population genetics, ecology, animal behavior, habitat conservation and restoration, natural resource management, economics, politics, sociology, and all of the
other fields that must be considered if such a program is to succeed.
Although I didn't know Lola's story until after her death, I've been curious to find out more from
others, who, like Karen have been captured
by her spirit and act daily to
do something to end the puppy
breeding nightmare that condemned Lola to a life cut short.
This
breed is described as «not easily intimidated
by other animals,» which means that not only will he not back down if challenged, but also that he may
do much of the challenging himself!
I had a Springer Spaniel called Boots he was from a line of champion gundog winners he loved to chase rabbits and birds because thats what he was
breed to
do But he lived and played with cats all his life and when I got my first rabbit Caramel he absolutely doted on thet bunny even the cats learnt to live in harmony with Caramel mind you that was one tough bunny he would chase
other cats out of the garden growling, so there you have a prey animal living happily with animals with high prey intstinct, and Boots would still chase strange cats out of the garden too, but the funniest thing to see was a big cat clear a 6 foot fence all poofed whilest being chased
by a dwarf belgian lop rabbit, xx Rachel
Lost dogs find their way home
by smelling and since a sight hound
does not have as keen a sense of smell as
other breeds, a Greyhound that runs 40 miles per hour will be a long way away in a short period of time and may not be able to find his way home and back to his loved ones.
This can be
done by asking
other ABMC club members, checking local boarding kennels and talking to dog lovers of any
breed.
Toy
breeds and
other small dogs need the same thorough socialization that all dogs
do to prevent behavior issues caused
by fear and aggression.
Do you hope that
by raising awareness to
breeds affected
by BOAS that it will shine a light on the
other problems you mention, such as the fact human intervention really is the only thing keeping certain
breeds going?
Heterochromia
does not cause blindness and is caused
by in -
breeding, obviously 1000s of years ago, in the arctic there were no
other lines to
breed from, so it became a standard characteristic of the
breed.
We specialize in American Staffordshire Terriers («Am Staffs»), Staffordshire Bull Terriers («Staffy's»), and American Pit Bull Terriers, but will
do our best to help all
breeds, often
by referral to
other local rescues that specialize in that type of dog.
That's the conclusion of a new study
by Henry Ford Hospital researchers, which finds that homes with so - called hypoallergenic dogs don't have lower household levels of allergens than those with
other breeds.
However, what PeTA, HSUS and
other such groups may really be
doing is enabling puppy mills to continue providing ill -
bred pups
by freeing up more room in the shelter.
This new rule
does not affect «backyard» breeders who sell puppies out of their homes or
other bricks and sticks locations, but affects any breeder who has more than 4 females
bred to sell over the internet or
by other electronic means.
It's true that some
breeds tend to shed more than
others and that their hair and skin can even cause odors but I discovered the BISSELL Total Floors ® Pet Vacuum that
does double duty
by eliminating pet hair and odors from various floor surfaces.
So that part of it is kind of cool for me, but like I said our top priority has always just been like giving them a well - balanced life where they're getting socialization
by going to work with me and playing with
other dogs, they're tired and relaxed at home, they're like happy, and then also like during the winter time when it actually is cold, they're getting to
do what they're originally
bred to
do.
If the
breed is also susceptible to elbow dysplasia, slipping kneecaps, von Willebrand's disease, eye abnormalities, or
other diseases that can be detected
by screening tests, the costs obviously multiply before the
breeding can be
done.
The AKC and
other kennel clubs don't recognize the Teacup as a separate variety of the
breed, and
breeding practices for the «Teacup» are controversial and widely discouraged
by responsible breeders.
Dogs who shed less than
others do not necessarily have less dander (hair and skin that are normally shed
by dogs); instead, this seems to be related to individual dogs rather than to the
breed.
State that
breed - specific legislation
does not protect against attacks and maiming
by other animals —
by specifying certain
breeds one is setting himself up for additional problems.
Judging simply
by the numbers, it's easy to conclude that certain
breeds are more dangerous than
others, but that doesn't tell the entire story.
Few
other breeds face such a great risk of physical harm each day just to keep their masters happy
by doing their «job.»
Although it has fur, Cockapoos are generally well - tolerated
by people with allergies because it doesn't shed or disperse dander as much as
other breeds.
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.
Responsible breeders in the club and members of the AKC
did this
by breeding mellow dogs to
other mellow dogs but not to family members.