Sentences with phrase «for certain breeds of dogs»

Most pets aren't problematic, but some renters insurance in Indiana may exclude all dog liability, or liability for certain breeds of dogs.

Routine examinations are recommended for any animal, especially those over 8 years of age, and for certain breeds of dogs (golden retrievers, boxers) that have a relatively higher risk of developing certain types of cancer.

After all, being put into a new environment can be very stressful, especially for certain breeds of dogs.

Many of the top insurance companies won't provide dog liability insurance for certain breeds of dogs deemed «dangerous.»

BSLs encompass a wide range of legislations from requiring special licensing or accommodations for certain breeds of dogs to the outright banning and elimination of them.

There are a variety of brushes that are appropriate for certain breeds of dogs.

Most pets aren't problematic, but some renters insurance in Indiana may exclude all dog liability, or liability for certain breeds of dogs.

A professional dog groomer has the knowledge base to know which technique is most appropriate for a certain breed of dogs.

While the American Kennel Club has classifications for certain breeds of dog that determine them as working dogs the fact is that a dog does not have to feature in one of these classified breeds to act as a working dog.

Litter box training is a method of indoor toilet training for certain breeds of dog.

Not exact matches

Be cautious of certain dog breeds (Rottweilers, pit bulls, German Shepards) that account for over fifty percent of fatal dog bites and closely supervise children when in the presence of animals.

The implementation of the Dangerous Dogs Act (DDA) has not prevented dog attacks, despite having devastating consequences for the welfare of certain breed types.

Mealey, a veterinarian and pharmacologist at WSU's College of Veterinary Medicine, will receive a 2013 Women to Watch in Life Science Award for identifying why certain dog breeds suffer deadly drug reactions while others do just fine — and then doing something about it.

Our breed of choice (I include mixed breeds too) often reflects our ideal mate of choice, showing that our love for a certain dog concurs with the universe's law of attraction.

But the idea that you can buy a certain breed of dog and think it will cause less allergy problems for a person already dog - allergic is not borne out by our study,» she said.

«Knowledge of the true breed makeup of a dog can help owners work with their vets to be on the lookout for certain diseases they never would have suspected and increase the chances their dog lives a healthy and happy life,» she says.

It makes good sense to know the breed you may be thinking of buying or rescuing, and to better understand what you can do to prevent problems for your own dog if you already have a certain breed.

From time to time certain conditions or exaggerations may be considered to have the potential to affect dogs in some breeds adversely, and judges and breeders are requested to refer to the Kennel Club website for details of any such current issues.

Some dogs are already predisposed to certain kinds of cancer, for instance, or have a high incidence of hip dysplasia in the breed.

However, there are certain dog breeds known for excellent guard dog traits that come from years of careful breeding.

So if they can see enough of what they think is a certain breed in a dog they can watch for breed specific health issues.

Certain breeds of smaller dogs have a more crowded mouth, which creates additional difficulties for cleaning.

I don't care if the dog acts like this breed or fits all the explanations written by some authors, there is no way to tell for certain unless you have the paperwork from a responsible breeder, know the pedigrees of the parents, and have viewed the mating and birthing processes.

BSL stands for breed - specific legislation, which places restrictions on owning certain breeds of dogs, usually bull terrier breeds and mixes stereotyped for being aggressive.

Puppy millers are cross breeding with no care for the health of their animals in their charge and when you cross certain breeds that have both hereditary diseases which will only show up when the dog is 3 or 4 and it will it is pretty devastating.

Atrial fibrillation (known colloquially as A-fib) can occur spontaneously in large and giant breed dogs, but not in small ones, for the simple reason that there has to be a certain amount of surface area for the heart's electrical signals to be misdirected within the atria.

All of these questions and more are important to consider before selecting a dog breed, as each dog breed has been bred for certain characteristics and therefore their temperament, energy levels, and other instinctual behaviors will be present in your home.

Certain breeds, such as dachshunds and beagles for dogs and Burmese cats, are genetically predisposed to have a higher risk of diabetes.

A lot of the dog food is manufactured for certain breed, size, age and health of dog, and still it can be daunting choosing the right dog food brand for your dogs diet.

There is a genetic predisposition for these tumors to develop in certain breeds of dog.

We do feel that the strong response to these items indicates a need for the club, breeders and others who are experienced in this breed to do more to educate the public about what kind of dog the Aussie, what kind of training and socialization is necessary, and why certain kinds of homes or situations may be inappropriate.

Breed bans and the increasingly widespread practice by insurance companies to deny homeowners» coverage for certain dog breeds virtually guarantee euthanasia of otherwise adoptable dogs by shelters and humane societies.

Rather ingenious, this leap of intellectual understanding, for it required astute observations about similarities in genetic off spring and the identification of desirable traits and the leap of logic to conclude that breeding certain dogs together would in fact have a beneficial outcome.

The mayor of New York, Rudolph Guiliani proposed a government ordinance that required a certain amount of insurance if you owned a «dangerous» breed of dog... and I would have had a hard time voting for him for President because of that policy.

The goal of breeding and selecting dogs with certain physical features, whether for work or show, is to produce the «ideal» dog.

It may be surprising for you to find certain types of breeds among the list of dogs with a history of being ratters.

Certain breeds of dogs are best spay / neutered at an older age to allow for more orthopedic development and other benefits.

APBTs have a much wider phenotypical range, since the primary breeding goal, until fairly recently, has been not to produce a dog with a certain «look» but to produce one capable of winning pit contests, in which the looks of a dog counted for nothing.

A small body of research has indicated that neutering can have adverse health effects for certain dog breeds.

Insurance companies are not writing policies for owners of certain breeds of dog.

For centuries, humans have docked the tails of certain breeds of dogs for both cosmetic and practical purposFor centuries, humans have docked the tails of certain breeds of dogs for both cosmetic and practical purposfor both cosmetic and practical purposes.

ROCHESTER - «Dog owners bit back at the possibility of expanded restrictions on certain breeds of dogs after a petition for breed - neutral legislation was presented to the Rochester City Council on Monday night.»

Under the law, any of the banned breeds — this includes American Pit Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, and any dog mixed with or sharing certain physical characteristics with a banned breed — could be «grandfathered in,» but owners must have applied for a special permit or risk having their dog seized.

Certain breeds of dogs are predisposed to the rupture of disks in their spines, resulting in the need for surgery.

All dogs were bred for different purposes or have certain characteristics that call for different types of interaction.

Although breeds vary as to how much activity they require for good health, all dogs deserve a certain amount of exercise and play time.

Ear cropping and tail docking have been performed on certain breeds of dog for many years.

However, with the popularity of conformation and breed judging, many breeds began to be bred for physical appearance alone, with certain physical characteristics, even those that are a hindrance to performing the jobs they were once bred for, becoming more desirable and more important than the health, vitality, and quality of life of the dog.

In 1915, W.E. Mason compiled and wrote Dogs of All Nations, a book that detailed every variety of dog that was, at the time, being bred true to type and for certain attributes, most usually to perform a specific task.

Have you ever noticed that certain breeds of dogs, or even cats for that matter, have features and qualities that highlight a certain sense of natural beauty?