Sentences with phrase «hunting breeds»

Herding and hunting breeds who are active in their respective fields are prone to broken or sprained tails.
With dogs breeds designed for hunting, chasing, protecting or aggressive action, including terriers, sighthounds, huskies, herding, working, and hunting breeds, it is prudent to make sure there are several totally dog - proof escape routes for the cat should it be pursued at any point.
As with most hunting breeds, it is important that Peruvian Inca Orchid puppies be gradually socialized with humans and various animals at a very young age.
So, whether you handle a rifle or not, there are some hunting breeds that might make great dogs for your family.
«We have two Labradors and a springer spaniel, both hunting breeds we think will be best - suited for the work.»
Working and hunting breeds who traverse through high brush and grass are also at risk for corneal irritation and foreign bodies.
They are independent and curious, and enjoy the outdoors like most hunting breeds.
Even older hunting breeds can learn to hone their natural skills and instincts to aid you during a hunt.
He and colleagues compared the genomes of 21 individuals from 10 sport hunting breeds with 27 individuals from nine terrier breeds.
PRA Type 2, also known as central progressive retinal atrophy, primarily affects working and hunting breeds.
It's an easy - to - use, effective choice for most dogs, but it may not be appropriate for sensitive / shy dogs or for hunting breeds that may not be affected by loud noises.
Training hunting breeds like an English Setter tend to be straight forward.
They are the smallest of the hunting breeds, developed to follow badger «to ground», with the ability to dig out prey as well as go down inside the burrows.
Working and hunting breeds like Border Collies, Huskies and Shepherds require even more rigorous workouts, like running for 30 minutes in addition to their daily one - to two - hour walks, so professional canine running companies have started to catch on, such as the Happy Puppies Running service in San Francisco, Running the Pack in Boston and Running Paws in New York, which also provides information on exercise requirements for high - energy breeds.
This type of correction is very effective for most dogs, though some may not be affected by it, especially hunting breeds that have been bred to not be gunshy.
Part 2, in the August issue, will cover the rise of today's popular waterfowl hunting breeds.
The smallest of all hunting breeds they are terrific rabbit and rodent hunters and enjoy hunting in small packs.
This is one of the few hunting breeds that can perform virtually all gundog roles.
The Weimaraner shares ancestors with a number of other German hunting breeds, including the German Shorthaired Pointer, which is apparent in their similar body type.
Please be aware that this needs to happen EVERY DAY, SEVERAL TIMES A DAY, especially for hunting breeds!
Most dogs also do not get nearly the amount of exercise for which they were designed (for example, most hunting breeds are genetically programmed to run all day long in the field!)
Originating from hunting breeds, he will always be on the lookout for something to chase and is likely to have selective hearing when on the run.
The distinction is particularly noticeable in several hunting breeds; the show ring dogs tend to be larger, have longer coats, and often lack movement that indicates strength and stamina in the field.
Breed fanciers describe their favorite as a strain of fox terrier, kept pure from the early days, much as fanciers of some hunting breeds have continued field strains of their breeds that today differ from the dogs seen in the show ring.
Today's Alaskans have a dozen or even more generations behind them with every one of them crossbred with the best running dogs as well as other hunting breeds, (like hounds, for instance) so speaking about the Alaskan husky as of some separate breed is wrong.
The German shorthaired pointer is one of the most versatile of hunting breeds, combining pointing, retrieving, trailing and even game - killing abilities.
Although the red and white Irish setter and the Welsh springer spaniel somewhat resemble each other, once you're familiar with the particulars of these hunting breeds, it's not hard to tell them apart.
If you need a low - shedding, «hypoallergenic» large breed, the Standard Poodle is your best choice of the hunting breeds.
As with many hunting breeds, the Black Mouth Cur is very active.
For small - animal practitioners, leptospirosis has long been considered a disease of large dogs and, in particular, of the hunting breeds, which are most active swimming and running in wild outdoor settings.
Spaniels are the smallest of the hunting breeds, developed to be versatile, outgoing working companions.
As with many hunting breeds, housebreaking can be difficult to accomplish unless started the minute you bring the dog into the house.
Besides its aesthetic qualities, it is highly educational and should do an excellent job introducing those unaware, myself included, of the many fine hunting breeds that exist in Europe (Yes Watson, there is life other than the GSP).
Counter surfing is basically scavenging behavior and hunting breeds such as the Labrador Retrievers are especially good at it.
Apparently it wasn't until the late Middle Ages that pet - keeping became popular among the aristocracy, with some noble women acquiring lap dogs, while the men preferred hunting breeds.
Food writer Molly O'Neill with a Lagatto Romagnolo, the traditional Italian truffle - hunting breed
I also have a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon (hunting breed) who had some different behaviors, like jumping, so I got a collar for her.
The smallest hunting breed and belonging to the hound group of dogs, their spade - like paws are good for digging and burrowing.
Of German descent, they became popular in the late 18th century as a hunting breed.
Being a hunting breed and developed to think for themselves, they will chase anything that runs away, which could cause problems.
Though they may look goofy or even clumsy at times, Great Danes were actually developed as a hunting breed, bred to hunt bear, boar, and deer.
This versatile hunting breed comes in three colors — yellow, black and chocolate — and because of their desire to please their master they excel as guide dogs for the blind, as part of search - and - rescue teams or in narcotics detection with law enforcement.
Or that cats should be adopted into a house with unsocialized hunting breed dogs that might look at the cat as lunch.
In fact, according to the American Kennel Club, the Beagle is one of the most popular in America as a pet but also hunting breed.
The Spanish Pointer is a large hunting breed that is thought to have originated in the 1500s.
To give the breed a working instinct, Collie crosses are also popular — this type of crossing gives the Lurcher both intelligence and speed, the ideal prerequisites for a hunting breed dog.
In the early 19th century, this breed became popular thanks to help from Duke Alexander, the fourth of Gordon, and continued to make its mark as a popular hunting breed with strong scent - sniffing instincts.
Though the Deutsche Bracke was developed as a hunting breed, he also does remarkably well as a family pet.
As a hunting breed, the Istrian Coarse - Haired Hound has fairly high needs for exercise.
The American cocker spaniel originated as a hunting breed, although few participate in that activity in modern times.
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