Sentences with phrase «family breed history»

If you started feeding your pitbull a puppy formula, research your pitbull's family breed history for a better idea of when they will reach maturity so they can be switched to adult food.

Not exact matches

Seizures can be hereditary or environmental, but a responsible breeder will never breed a dog that has had seizures, and will closely evaluate the dogs family history, and will not breed that line if relatives have also had seizures.

Bred exclusively as companions and family pets of the wealthy and upper social class, there seem to be many theories as to their exact history.

Labrador Retrievers are rightfully so a popular family dog here in Fairfield County and across the country, but remember that this breed also has a working history and can be quite rambunctious without adequate exercise.

Here we'll examine some of the history of the Havanese breed and take a look at some of the reasons why this breed of dog might just be the perfect fit for your family.

First - step relatives (parents, full and half siblings) should be bred only to mates screened clear of ED who do not have family history of HD.

Dogs with iris - to - iris PPM may be bred but to be safe it would be best not to breed to another dog with PPM or to mates with a family history of PPM.

The parents and full and half siblings of an affected dog should not be bred close on the pedigree that produced it and should be bred to mates that do not have a family history of iris coloboma.

If your pup has a family history of bloat or belongs to a breed that is high risk for bloat you should probably using a slow - feed bowl instead.

If you want to err on the side of extra caution, don't breed it to another dog with iris hypoplasia nor to dogs with a family history of iris coloboma.

Parents and normal - eyed full and half siblings may be bred but try to avoid mates with PPM or from families that have a history of PPM.

Families find it a useful reference book, for the history of the dogs is often bound to the history of the people in the country of breed origin, and dogs make fascinating subjects for school projects and reports.

A case history plus information on the breed, family, and diet can give some diagnostic clues.

Unless a dog has come to us with papers to prove its family history, there is no possible way for us to honestly state the breed of a pet.

Name: Barbie, now known as Paula Date of Birth: Approx. 04/13/2014 Gender: Female Breed: Pitty Weight: 44 Dog friendly: Does better one on one with slow intros Cat friendly: TBD Kid friendly: Yes House trained: Yes Crate trained: Yes Energy level: Moderate History: Pulled from an animal control Adoption Fee: $ 300 From the Foster: Barbie, now known as Paula, was adopted but recently returned and is looking for a new forever family!

History and Facts: A descendant of the Mountain Cur, this breed was developed by the Hugh Stephens family in southeastern Kentucky.

The confusion between the mastiff breed and the mastiff family makes it very difficult to trace the history of the breed.

those dogs are usually papered, such as dna tested, purebred licensed, and family history, it's not cheap to breed this French bulldog, if you are not breeding for profit, there is no point of investing money on them and sale for $ 200

All though I do not believe that most cases have a genetic component, I do not thank that dogs or cats with a generational family history of this problem should be bred.

Following is just a partial listing of the topics covered: History of the Kerry Blue Terrier; Description of the Kerry Blue Terrier; Grooming; Selecting Your Dog; The New Family Member; Feeding Requirements; Accommodations; Housebreaking and Training; Behavior Modification; Health Care; Preventive Dental Care; Breeding; Dogs and the Law; Index.

Many factors are involved in deciding when (or whether) to spay or neuter dogs with a family history of cancer, especially: Transitional Cell Carcinoma, Hemangiosarcoma, Osteosarcoma, Lymphosarcoma, or Prostatic Adenocarcinoma where the risk of cancer in some breeds in limited studies appears to be higher if the dog is spayed or neutered.

* The behavior in these dogs is generally unpredictable — if she is a mix of two breeds she could have behavioral tendencies from both breeds * It is hard to judge how large she will be (unless you adopt an older dog) * Her family history (diseases in the family, etc.) will be unknown

Some families of large and giant breed dogs are thought to be at greater risk for developing GDV, especially if there is a first - degree relative (sibling, offspring, parent) with a history of at least 1 episode of GDV.1

History and Facts: These dogs are depicted in 15th century art and were bred in Germany to be family pets, farm and guard dogs, as well as herders and ratters.

Near relatives of affected dogs should not be bred to mates with a family history of any autoimmune disease.

If you choose to breed your Schnoodle, look for a mate that has no family history of eye problems, epilepsy, joint problems, or Von Willebrand's disease.

Breeders should be advised to avoid breeding dogs with a family history of these defects to each other.

If you breed dogs with other types of PPMs, it would be best if you do not breed them close on their own pedigrees or to mates who have a recent family history of PPM.

If the dog or its close kin are bred, avoid mates who have PHPV / PTVL or have a family history of it.

An American dog breed with a hunting and farm - dog history, Rat Terriers are cherished as family pets and for their pest control skills.

When we adopted our dog Sally we were so curious about her family history, breed makeup and any potential health concerns.

The parents should not be bred to each other again or to any other dog with a family history of the disease.

Iris - to - iris PPM should be considered faulty, and affected dogs bred to mates that do not have PPM and do not have a family history of PPM.

Their near relatives should not be bred to mates with a family history of any autoimmune disease.

Normal dogs which produce IC should be bred to mates with little or no family history of IC.

The frequency of bad bites can be minimized by not breeding dogs that have produced them to mates that have either produced them or have a family history of bad bites.

They will take the time to go over the breed history, as well as family history.

Offspring, full - and half - siblings) should be bred only to mates with normal thyroid screening tests and no recent family history of any kind of autoimmune disease.

Their healthy relatives should be bred to mates without family history of severe allergies.

-- First - step relatives (parents, offspring, full and half siblings) of an HSFS4 - clear dog diagnosed with hereditary cataracts should be bred only to HSF4 - clear mates who have no family history of non-HSF4 cataracts.

The parents and other near relatives may be bred to dogs that do not have a recent family history of allergies.

If the disease is uncommon, as with the progressive rod - cone degeneration (PRCD) form of Progressive Retinal Atrophy in Australian Shepherds, or if use of a test and careful breeding decisions have markedly reduced the frequency of a formerly common mutation (think what could be done with CEA in Collies,) testing could then be confined to only those dogs with known family history of the disease or with relatives that have been DNA tested as carriers.

The Lab — an intelligent, family friendly breed — holds tight to the number one spot on the most popular list for the 24th consecutive year, continuing the longest reign as the nation's top dog in AKC history.

Some of the topics covered are: History of the English Setter, Description of the English Setter, Grooming, Selecting Your Dog, The New Family Member, Feeding Requirements, Accommodations, Preventive Dental Care, Housebreaking and Training, Behavior Modification, Health Care, Breeding, The Show Dog World, Owner Concerns, Traveling with Your Dog, and an Index.

Following is just a partial listing of the book's contents: History of the Black and Tan Coonhound - Description of the Black and Tan Coonhound - Selecting Your Dog - The New Family Member - Feeding Requirements - Accommodations - Housebreaking Your Puppy - Behavior Modification - Health Care - Breeding.

Breeders should be straight forward and honest about their stud's or bitch's strong and weak points as well as about results of past breedings and family history.

The best thing breeders can do when one of their dogs has produced a disease with complex inheritance, is not to breed it to mates that have family history for that disease.

Dogs with BCC should probably be withdrawn from breeding and certainly should not be bred tight on their own pedigrees or to mates with a family history of BCC.

To ensure that you get the best mixed breed for your family situation, find out as much about the dog's history, background, and former treatment as possible.

Other near relatives might be bred but only to mates without any recent family history of epilepsy.