Sentences with phrase «for individual dogs of every breed»

Not exact matches

The term «hobbyist» refers to an individual or an organization who is not a commercial breeder but is (1) actively involved in any nationally recognized, organized animal sport or hobby for a period of at least one year prior to making application; or (2) participates in field trials, owns nationally - recognized breeds used specifically as hunting dogs, participates in hunting activities, has held (and continues to hold) a current valid Oklahoma hunting license and has held such license for at least one year prior to making application; or (3) qualifies as a «rescuer.»

If you're searching for a family dog, be sure you do not purchase your pit bull from a breeder who may have selectively chosen fighting bloodlines, as dogs with such bloodlines were bred from individuals selected because of aggressive behavior.

A: Individual dogs of the same breed can have very different activity levels and temperaments, so rather than focusing on a particular breed, I recommend that prospective dog owners look for a fit between an individual dog and the family's Individual dogs of the same breed can have very different activity levels and temperaments, so rather than focusing on a particular breed, I recommend that prospective dog owners look for a fit between an individual dog and the family's individual dog and the family's lifestyle.

Evaluating the temperament of an individual dog is much more important than evaluating the breed as a whole when considering that dog for service dog work.

If you do opt for an american eskimo, I would stongly recommend purchasing from an extremely reliable breeder to counteract the potentially heartbreaking temperament issues with poorly bred individuals (check out the akc's breeder of merit program) or rescuing an adult dog who's temperment is already known and stable.

A thoughtful choice of the best breed and the best individual dog for your needs can make the difference between a rewarding relationship lasting over ten years or a stressful and unpleasant situation ultimately ending up in the dog being relocated or put to death.

In the case of dogs, a breed standard, describes the desirable and undesirable attributes of appearance and temperament for an individual breed.

As well, it takes away part of an individuals right to breed their own dogs for pets (either for themselves, family members of friends) and finally doesn't really answer the issue of how to gain savings for taxpayers.

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.

When it comes to the animals that make up the foundation stock of a breeding program and the plan for a particular individual, the dog world is chock full of folklore, rumors and general opinion.

As this article has hopefully made clear, it is important to consider not only the specific breed of dog you will choose, but also the dog's individual temperament and how it might fit into your family structure.With these caveats, here is the list for breeds that are known to be good with children.

A: Following is a link to more detailed information about the individual disease and mutation tests run on each dog as well as a list of all the breeds tested for in the Royal Canin ® Genetic Health Analysis ™ test.

Perhaps the best owners for these dogs are those who are willing to put in some research to discover the pros and cons of each individual breed, while keeping into consideration the fact that each dog can be blessed with its own unique personality.

Understanding the breed characteristics and the individual energy level of the dog are two major contributing factors regarding toy choice for your pooch.

Same goes for each individual dog regardless of breed.

The report's recommendations include: reward for breeders who deliver high welfare standards; establishing a non-statutory independent Advisory Council on Dog Breeding to develop breeding strategies on an individual breed basis; a computerised system for the collection of disease prevalence from vets; an Accredited Breeder Scheme with UKAS accreditation; permanent identification of dogs; new regulations under the Animal Welfare Act creating an obligation on dog breeders to have regard to the health and welfare of parent dogs and their offspriDog Breeding to develop breeding strategies on an individual breed basis; a computerised system for the collection of disease prevalence from vets; an Accredited Breeder Scheme with UKAS accreditation; permanent identification of dogs; new regulations under the Animal Welfare Act creating an obligation on dog breeders to have regard to the health and welfare of parent dogs and their ofBreeding to develop breeding strategies on an individual breed basis; a computerised system for the collection of disease prevalence from vets; an Accredited Breeder Scheme with UKAS accreditation; permanent identification of dogs; new regulations under the Animal Welfare Act creating an obligation on dog breeders to have regard to the health and welfare of parent dogs and their ofbreeding strategies on an individual breed basis; a computerised system for the collection of disease prevalence from vets; an Accredited Breeder Scheme with UKAS accreditation; permanent identification of dogs; new regulations under the Animal Welfare Act creating an obligation on dog breeders to have regard to the health and welfare of parent dogs and their offspridog breeders to have regard to the health and welfare of parent dogs and their offspring.

Readers should take note that not all of these products are necessarily suitable for all dogs and / or individuals of all life stages (e.g. large breed puppies), due to a variety of factors like fat percentage, calcium and phosphorus content and so on.

The keys to success are socializing and training an individual dog, and keeping him out of potentially volatile situations — which can be said for any breed of dog.

Any person with five (5) or more dogs on his property and who breeds and sells dogs retail, wholesale, or to the public is required to procure a kennel license and pay a kennel license fee in lieu of the individual dog licenses and license fees provided for herein.

Furthermore, due to the large variance of dog breeds, the dose for a particular medication will be vastly different based on the size and weight of the individual dog.

Each year, thousands of individuals and families bring home a member of a large dog breed, only to discover in a short time that it is not the right fit for their home and lifestyle.

The American Kennel Club and the individual breed clubs of each sighthound breed offer titles for coursing dogs.

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.

Well, certainly, you can find any dog there as it depends on the preference of the individual person or family, but a few breeds that have become most popular for the area are the Chihuahua and the Labrador Retriever.

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.

Most breeders, should they breed for any length of time, may expect to encounter it at some point, as it has been known to affect individual stud dogs that have been used extensively and which form corner stones of the current Bull Terrier gene pool.

Breeders who do OFA certification (as well as other types of genetic testing), tend to be more cautious in selecting individuals for breeding, and they strive to improve upon their dogs» health, structure, and temperament.

The reasons go back to dogs» domestication from wolves at least 15,000 years ago, followed by hundreds of years of intensive breeding to select for particular physical and behavioral traits, often starting from a very few individuals.

Jennifer: So an all life stage dog food will provide... will meet the nutrient requirements of the dog throughout the life span, so from puppy hood to the senior years; however a life - stages diet might be more suitable for some pets depending on their individual health status, the breed, their age, et cetera.

For a select breed of dogs, they act as healthcare givers for those individuals who simply can not take care of themselves fully because of limitations brought about by a disabiliFor a select breed of dogs, they act as healthcare givers for those individuals who simply can not take care of themselves fully because of limitations brought about by a disabilifor those individuals who simply can not take care of themselves fully because of limitations brought about by a disability.

The amount of exercise and play necessary for your dog depends on breed, age, gender, and the individual dog.

Just as broad - brush judgments about people based on race, gender or age are frequently false, the same is true for individual dogs of a particular breed.

It tended toward greater heterozygosity — a mix of gene versions — within individual dogs, maintained genetic diversity in the breed, and therefore lessened the likelihood that bad genes for things like eye disease would match up.

While some dogs are fed and cared for by communities and certain kind individuals, others are left to fend for themselves and breed freely, which adds to the wide pool of strays roaming the streets.

This area becomes a bit more gray, because while there is a very good argument for not breeding close relatives of affected and carrier dogs, we also can not afford to eliminate all dogs in the gene pool who meet this criterion — to do so would risk further constriction of the gene pool to the point where the remaining «epilepsy - free» individuals might have higher - than - normal frequency for genes that contribute to some other genetic disorder.

Keep in mind each of the breeds listed on the list of the best dog breeds for service animals may not suit your individual needs.

It's called Breed Health Nutrition and there is a bag for each of the 17 individual purebred dogs.

NAIA applauds those groups and individuals that have been successful in promoting reasonable laws and challenges dog owners everywhere to merge into a larger effort to defeat or overturn breed - specific laws and to focus their attention on public education and on regulations that hold owners accountable for the behavior of their dogs, whether purebred or mixed.

OCOTC focuses on the encouragement of interest in Obedience training and showing of all breeds of dogs; the holding of classes for the purpose of instructing individuals in the proper procedures of training them to train their dogs in obedience; and the encouragement and holding of Obedience Trials under the rules and regulations of the American Kennel Club (AKC).

Service dogs usually receive training provided by nonprofit organizations like Canine Companions for Independence and Guide Dogs for the Blind that have their own breeding programs with the goal of producing dogs that are physically and mentally sound so they can perform specialized skills to improve the quality of life for disabled individudogs usually receive training provided by nonprofit organizations like Canine Companions for Independence and Guide Dogs for the Blind that have their own breeding programs with the goal of producing dogs that are physically and mentally sound so they can perform specialized skills to improve the quality of life for disabled individuDogs for the Blind that have their own breeding programs with the goal of producing dogs that are physically and mentally sound so they can perform specialized skills to improve the quality of life for disabled individudogs that are physically and mentally sound so they can perform specialized skills to improve the quality of life for disabled individuals.

a panda is an endangered species a dog is not Commercial breeder dogs are not «ill gotten goods» Private individuals will NOT be breeding dogs in LA as they have a mandatory spay / neuter in place for dogs as for lowering the number of animals in shelties it has already happened..

Pit Bulls are in the news more than any other breed because they have the misfortune of being the favorite breed of gangbangers, drug dealers and irresponsible individuals looking for an intimidating, macho dog.

Boonville Mayor Julie Thacher's vote broke the tie (four to four) to ultimately approve the new dangerous dog ordinance, which releases a ban on pit bulls in Boonville.Several individuals who were in favor of the removal of breed specific legislation told the council reasons for this favor at the council meeting Monday evening.

As for the breeding future of the dog, take a good hard look at the individual.

Although all dogs are individuals and personality traits will vary, this list will give an idea of which breeds are known for being patient and non-aggressive, while still fitting your individual needs.

In the UK, projects like Dogslife ™ (http://www.dogslife.ac.uk), which compiles health and life history information via an online database and tracks individual dogs in real time, could be used as a model for the management of rare breeds and those with small or decreasing population size.

Although sample size did not allow for analysis by individual breed, researchers compared quantities of allergens between groups of purebred and mixed - breed «hypoallergenic» and «non-hypoallergenic» dogs, and found no statistically significant differences in levels of Can f 1.

Acting as an Adoption Advocate involves getting to know an individual dog, attending adoption events to promote the dog, posting and distributing provided flyers, and acting as an special advocate for one of the many adoptable dogs who — due to breed, size, color or a combination of these — have been overlooked.

Whatever the reasons for the sudden infamy, the unwanted publicity not only caused problems for the vast majority of well - behaved pits, but actually encouraged unscrupulous individuals to deliberately purchase and breed pit bulls and similar looking dogs for nefarious purposes.

Dr. Voss also discusses the extra-cap, TPLO and TTA procedures but this article is of note because he also addresses non-surgical options and writes, «In general, we do not advise this therapy as the ideal form of treatment, but it may be appropriate for individual dogs due to some combination of their very small size, inactive lifestyle...» Dr. Voss makes no recommendations or comments on the bone - cutting procedures but notes that the extra-cap procedure «seem to work reasonably well in small breeds and inactive dogs when performed by an experienced surgeon.»