Sentences with phrase «even breed owners»

Not exact matches

Even better: this is an affordable option for the owner of a large - breed dog.

Even though most pet dogs are of unknown mixed breeds, there is a natural inclination among pet owners to speculate on what their dog's breed heritage might be, the authors said.

Hidden beneath the dramatic rear spoiler was technology that quickened the pulse of even long - standing Porsche owners and enthusiasts: a three - litre flat - six engine with a turbocharger, developing 280 hp, a top speed over 160 mph and the supreme performance of a pure - bred racing machine.

Oxbow continues to expand its support of the veterinary community, whether it is in the form of hosting symposiums, providing scholarships to veterinary students, attending trade events, working with veterinary schools or even helping to breed the next generation of vets — or at least the next generation of small - pet owners.

Society finches are a lot like zebra finches in the sense that they are hardy and breed even more readily, making them great for new bird owners as well.

A kitten mill will avoid the expense of testing or the owner may even be unaware of the need to screen the cats used for breeding.

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).

You'll find that the Cavapoo is a low maintenance breed, and some owners decide to keep their coats quite short to make grooming even easier.

This breed of dogs although small has amazing headstrong independence requires string attention from their owners for maintaining their even keel.

A study released this month in Applied Animal Behaviour Science finds that environmental factors and even owner characteristics have more to do with whether or not a dog will be aggressive than merely breed type.

Since Bernedoodles can vary significantly in size, build, coloring, and even personality, prospective owners need advice from someone who knows the breed inside out.

I'm no expert myself, but I have no doubt that even the most experienced owner of their breed will learn something new from this book.

It is important for the dog owner to realize, however, that dogs marketed as designer dogs are really just mixed breed dogs (some might even call them mutts).

* The problem doesn't change, or worsens, over time, even with professional help; * The owners are justifiably fearful of the dog, according to the trainer / behaviorist, and there is nowhere else for the dog to go; * The dog has been professionally evaluated, and the professional is recommending euthanasia; * The problems have been going on a long time and the dog has been given every chance for change; money has been spent with a professional trainer / behaviorist; * The behavior is unpredictable and / or uncontrollable; * There is an extreme temperament problem with dog; the dog IS NOT TYPICAL OF THE BREED STANDARD; * The problem can not be solved with proper training, behavior modification, change in the way the dog is being managed, or a leash, muzzle, kennel and / or fence.

Private dog rehoming through advertisements online or in the local paper is not advisable unless you can thoroughly check the potential owner and never offer your four - legged friend free of charge, many «free to good home» pets have been obtained as breeding stock for puppy farms, abused, even used as bait for dog - fighting and although most people who reply to these adverts are genuine you can not be sure and it is not worth taking the risk.

Shame on you who wrote this for ignorant people to believe about these breeds, do some investigating before damning, we breeders and owners of some of these breeds do a lot of hard work to educate people about our breeds so they don't get a bad rap, and then there comes along articles like this from people who don't even know what they are talking about.

Love this hub I love dogs even weird ones and I am a proud owner of a pekingese I think this breed can be listed here too

Beyond the typical thoughts that the good breeders should CERT for hips, eyes and breed specific diseases, etc., and know quite a bit about genetics, my criticisms of breeders, even the so - called good ones, are more social in nature in regard to how they affect the social lives of the dogs they have bred, their owner selection process, and the possibility of the dog's success in staying in a home for life.

What these owners fail to recognize is that their non-game bred Pit Bulls don't want to fight and that you can't make them fight even if you tried.

Dr. Frank, our owner, has been a longtime lover of the breed; he even specializes in a soft palate procedure to help them breathe easier.

The cripples go to the pound or are nursed by longsuffering, disappointed, or embittered owners, and the others like Slim or even some with not as good radiographs or none taken at all, are bred and bred and bred.

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.

They do not shed much, are clean, they do not stink like some other dogs, and many Coton owners even mention that their dogs are not yappy like a lot of small breeds.

Honestly, breeders aren't even contributing to overpopulation nearly as much as irresponsible owners / strays just roaming loose and breeding indiscriminately on their own.

Due to the protective nature many Pit Bull owners had at the time many refused to register even though the breed standard had become officialized.

Function after amputation is typically good to excellent, even in large breed dogs and most owners are satisfied with their pet's function.

More than 50 pit bulls, Rottweilers, Dobermans, Dachshunds and even Shih Tzus took to the streets of downtown Maple Ridge with their owners Sunday afternoon to protest a proposed bylaw that would single out certain breeds as aggressive.

Even then the mixed breed owner frequently elects to forego diagnostic tests, especially where it will not significantly changed treatment choice.

Bulldog / Lab mix does indicate how breed bans affect ALL owners, not just pit bull owners, I will note that even if Lennox was a pure bred American Pit Bull Terrier his death would be equally tragic and wrong.

But even the waiver provision is limited: Owners of any of the breeds named in the policy who do not live on base now can not move onto any Marine Corps base with their dogs.

These friendly dogs are great with children, and they even love being around other people than their owners, which is uncommon for many other breeds.

Even breeds that would seem to be runners, such as greyhounds, aren't built for endurance sports, says Weitzman, a greyhound owner.

LF thought that it would be difficult to recruit pet owners to breed clubs, even if a breed club wanted that.

Again, this isn't a fault of the breed, but it's the owners who don't fulfill the needs of the dog's breed, even owners who mean well.

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.

Unfortunately, even today many owners breed them to be aggressive dogs, making public opinion mistakenly label any Pit Bull as dangerous.

In fact, the American Kennel Club (AKC) even maintains a list of recommended breed - specific genetic health tests for breeder and pet owner reference!

Aimed at all interested in this special breed, it provides advice and information for the new puppy owner, the aspiring exhibitor, the seasoned breeder and even those who may venture into the judging the Kerry Blue.

Fortunately, many dog breeds can even take a week after a bath, but it is a process followed by most owners to protect their dogs.

Even if you do not share your life with the American Pit Bull Terrier or a dog on these breed specific lists, it is your duty as a dog owner to do something about it.

With the different wants of owners and the different traits and behaviors in different breeds, mixes or even different lines of purebred dogs, it is the unusual situation where the match between dog and owner is perfect.

Informed pet owners are quite aware that no two dogs are the same, and even more so, no two breeds can be handled the same.

The many qualities of this dog breed have been noticed by the people who have lived with them, but they also point out that their great physical and mental skills are a challenge even for experienced owners: if you want to adopt your first dog, you'll be best off with a breed for beginners.

The vast majority of dogs in shelters are mixed breeds, so even if the dog is full grown, judging its temperament, breed - related behavior, and trainability is difficult for inexperienced pet owners.

Even a gentle bump from a giant breed can send an owner sprawling and a hip be broken.

They are one of the largest dog breeds, which means that they will require physical interaction with their owners either by taking long walks, running, or even swimming!

Since the pit bull isn't considered a breed of dog in Canada — it's a generic term used in the Dog Owner's Liability Act to ban breeds like Staffordshire bull terriers or even dogs resembling them — it can be near impossible to identify them, even for vets.

Breed - specific legislation not only discourages responsible people from owning certain breeds — even though these are the owners that these types of dogs need the most — but it also legalizes discrimination against, and places extra burdens on, the few responsible people who dare to provide a loving home for a dog of one of these breeds.

To encourage the breeding of Miniature Bull Terriers that are of correct temperament and, per the breed standard, «full of fire, having a courageous, even temperament» and «amenable to discipline,» and to honor their owners who carefully cultivate that temperament in the pursuit of performance sports, the MBTCA established a Versatility Award at its National Specialty in the fall of 1998.

But color doesn't impact temperament (even though some claim it does)-- it's more important that potential owners thoroughly research the breed and actively seek out a reliable, professional breeder.