Sentences with phrase «few dog breeds»

A few dog breeds have been shown to be more prone to pancreatitis than others [8].

Golden retrievers are one of a few dog breeds that are equipped with a double coat, composed of a thick, downy undercoat and an oily, waterproof outer coat.

Also, even though there are many coat colors and patterns, the most common color is still brown (usually ticked) tabby, similar to many wild cat species, while only a few dog breeds still retain the agouti coloring of wolves.

A few dog breeds are almost completely hairless.

The color of their eyes is controlled by a rare gene that few dog breeds are believed to have.

There are few dog breeds that are as popular as the Labrador Retriever and there is good reason for this.

There are few dog breeds that match the overall size of the Great Dane, which can grow to heights of over 34 inches at the shoulders.

we have seen quite a few dog breeds which can be good apartment dogs — but you want a list of top apartment dogs, right?

A few dog breeds, such as Poodles, are hypo - allergenic.

I know quite a few dog breeds pretty well when it comes to the facts, but surprisingly the Siberian husky just isn't one of those dogs breeds that I know much about, so I definitely just learned a thing or two on this breed of dog.

The terrier is a very gentle dog, one of the few dog breed developed in the United States of America.

The Greyhound (in the bottom 20 of AKC breeds with 146 individuals and 24 litters in 1999 (1)-RRB- is another breed that has a split population with a few dogs bred for the show ring and a completely different set of dogs bred to race.

Top 5 Best Food For Boston Terrier Latest Update: June 8, 2017 Introduction The terrier is a very gentle dog, one of the few dog breed developed in the United States of America.

Fewer dog breeds are of the single coat variety and in such breeds there is only a single top coat.

Not exact matches

Many breeds of dog alive today evolved over the past few decades and did not even exist as late as 1900.

There are a few special considerations to meet the needs... MORE of large or giant breed dogs, including a larger kibble size and glucosamine hydrochloride for joint health.

In addition, there are a few downloadable puzzles, such as a dog breed crossword, wordsearches and a tangled lead mess to sort out.

Suitable for all life stages and dog breeds, this dry kibble also comes in a few different tasty flavors and packages up to 25 pounds.

Hypoallergenic dog breeds are those touted as being hypoallergenic; that is, provoking fewer allergic reactions in allergy sufferers.

The past few decades have brought an increase in ownership restrictions on breeds including pit bulls and dogs that resemble them.

It makes sense that only a few genes would suffice to determine a trait such as body size, Ostrander says, because all dog breeds belong to the same species, Canis familiaris, and most have taken shape in the last three centuries.

After our poodle expert posts her blog entry, she takes another few seconds to categorize it, using an ingenious service called del.icio.us, which tags it with her content - specific title, like «miniature poodles,» or «dog breeding.»

Co-author Heidi Parker, a geneticist at NHGRI, says that because humans initially bred dogs for specific traits — say, smaller body size or calm temperament — selection created a population «bottleneck» that narrowed the genetic variation in offspring, leaving them with just a few specific clusters of variable genetic regions.

A few years later my parents, in a surprisingly bohemian move, relocated from the Milwaukee suburbs to a farm in central Wisconsin, and there my mother had a chance to fulfill a lifelong dream of hers, to breed dogs.

It only takes a few seconds for a would - be thief to nab your Lab — which is why knowing which dog breeds are most susceptible, and how to take proper security measures, is essential to keeping your four - legged love safe.

Until recently, a few dog meetup groups existed for our area, but they were exclusive to a certain breed.

During peak demand, a few select other breeds of dogs have volunteered.

A quick Google image search on my part brought up dogs with hair of every color, mohawks and fantastical shapes sculpted in to the fur of mostly standard poodles, some other dog breeds and even a few cats!

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.

About a month or so ago, we had this young herding breed dog who had been in and out of a local shelter a few times and had a rough start to life, in situations that no one had the details of but knew had been very difficult.

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.

It's one of the few dogs that was actually bred to be dragged out of a hole by grabbing the tail.

It has only been a few years since the appearance of this breed, but the attention and popularity of this dog are gaining traction.

As a potential breeder, you must ask yourself a few questions concerning breeding dogs.

Not only can it be an advantage to a family looking for a pet, it can be a major drawback when the sins of a few dogs of a breed are visited on the whole breed.

If possible, such decisions should be left to either a Vet or breeder who has seen quite a few Bulldog Breed Spinal Xrays, to avoid eliminating dogs unnecessarily.

According to the company, this food has basically the same benefits as Hills» Science Diet Adult Small and Toy Breed dog food but it has 19 percent fewer calories.

There are only a few giant breeds where it will be necessary to delay surgery for 1 or 2 months while the dog's skeleton reaches maturity.

Large / giant breed formulas typically have fewer calories than other dog foods to help big dogs stay slim.

This premium dry dog food contains 18 % fewer calories than Hill's Science Diet Adult Large Breed dog food plus L - Carnitine helps transform fat into energy

Quite a few small dogs were bred purely for companionship but some originally had other jobs that they performed.

Most people that are allergic to dogs are fine with Greyhounds and a few other breeds that don't have long fur or excessive dander (dead skin).

Mrs. Aimee Few breeds Caucasian Ovcharka dogs that work as guardians on a 20 acres chicken farm in the sierra foothills of Northern California.

As many breeds carry the proper traits to excel in schutzhund training, only the top few percent of dogs within the specific breed will excel as schutzhund candidates.

English Bulldogs, French Bulldogs, and Pugs are just a few breeds that are considered to be brachycephalic dogs.

In the Southern USA, veterinarians see quite a few ear problems in large breed dogs that are associated with swimming in swimming pools and stagnant fresh water.

Other dog DNA tests look at fewer than 10,000 genetic markers and have to take a guess at breed ancestry based on that.

It is most obvious in the breeds that are commonly called «double - coated», although in reality all dogs except the hairless breeds have both types, and even the Xolo, Crested, Hairless Rat Terrier, etc. have a little hair someplace, and those few follicle sites have both types, if you look hard enough.

The Purchase: Manny buys a few unrelated dogs (believing that breeding related dogs is bad) from a nearby breeder who is going out of business.

My friends who own pure bred American Pit Bull Terriers, Pit Bull mixes and a few of the dogs that Holly mentioned pay higher home owner insurance rates.