Sentences with phrase «examples of their specific breed»

Not exact matches

Selective breeding of humans for specific attributes would ultimately lead to less diversity and leave the population more susceptible to epidemics for example.

If you're interested in a type of pet (for example, a small breed puppy) rather than a specific pet, let the rescue groups around you know what you are looking for.

Veterinarians can cite specific examples of pure breed dogs and rattle off a list of breed specific diseases; plus one for the mutts.

Even if you do not go through Pawmetto Lifeline, there are many breed specific rescues in the area that interested adopters can go through also; for example, the Carolina Poodle Rescue, Grateful Goldens, or the Boston Terrier Rescue of South Carolina.

One of the greatest examples of breeding for specific characteristics gone wrong, the English Bulldog today barely resembles his healthy, agile, and functional ancestors.

Animal advocates have blasted the ruling as an example of an impractical, ill - advised breed - specific policy that unfairly targets a type of dog based on appearance and reputation rather than a proven tendency toward bad behavior.

• Keeps their dogs in roomy spaces that meet the needs of their particular breed; for example, most small breeds will be housed in the home, sporting breeds will have plenty of space for exercise, etc. (National breed clubs can provide input on the specific needs of each breed of dog)

In some breeds the name is a clue for example the Norfolk terrier, whilst other more recent breeds may have a well documented development especially if one individual has set out with the purpose of creating a dog breed for a specific purpose or appearance.

For example, specific kinds of cardiac diseases are seen in a very large percentage of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel population (and other forms in certain large breeds).

In the two years since the law was passed, shelter intake and euthanasia rates have increased just like in the breed specific examples of San Francisco and Kansas City.

Over time, the dog may show behaviors that to the experienced eye would be considered dominant, however, to the dog's owner these behaviors are seen as either breed specific, for example, «that's how Chihuahuas are», or part and parcel of the dogs personality, ex «he's always been this way».

For example, show horses have a registered name, that is, the name under which they are registered as a purebred with the appropriate breed registry, and purebred dogs intended for the sport of conformation showing must be registered with the kennel club in which they will compete; and although there are no specific naming requirements, there are many traditions that may be observed in naming.

«Regarding the example she provided, it is true that a few pet insurers exclude hereditary conditions and given a Bernese Mountain Dog is prone to hip dysplasia amongst other conditions, that might have been the surgery she mentioned that was not covered; however, there are a number of pet insurers that do cover hereditary conditions (Embrace and Petplan being two of them) and even some of those that have not covered them in the past are adding optional coverage for breed - specific issues now (such as VPI and ASPCA).