Sentences with phrase «in purebred dogs such»

This is referred to as «primary glaucoma» and is most commonly seen in purebred dogs such as the Cocker Spaniel, Basset Hound, Bouvier, Springer Spaniel, Beagle, Shar Pei, Chow Chow, as well as many others.

Not exact matches

Eggleston's part of the project was aimed at finding genetic markers that would help biologists zero in on the genes that cause defects in purebred dogs, such as hip dysplasia and epilepsy.

I have seen too many lovely purebred dogs with such heartbreaking issues, both in temperament & health.

All these * other * colors can be fully registered with the two largest most respected dog - registering bodies in North America, perhaps in the world, the CKC (Canadian Kennel Club) and the AKC (American Kennel Club), and as such are fully purebred dogs with certified pedigrees, and have been so for just as long as the * show * colors of Mini Schnauzers.

Ten were found more frequently among purebred dogs, and one such disorder was more common in mixed - breeds.

In the process of tallying the numbers of purebred dogs in America — or at least those that are registered — the American Kennel Club detected some interesting trends, such as how the nation's most popular dog, the Labrador retriever, is losing ground in some townIn the process of tallying the numbers of purebred dogs in America — or at least those that are registered — the American Kennel Club detected some interesting trends, such as how the nation's most popular dog, the Labrador retriever, is losing ground in some townin America — or at least those that are registered — the American Kennel Club detected some interesting trends, such as how the nation's most popular dog, the Labrador retriever, is losing ground in some townin some towns.

They often experience fewer health problems, such as hip dysplasia, which is all too common in purebred pups, and breathing problems that are frequent in dogs of brachycephalic breeds (those with short snouts, such as Pugs and English Bulldogs).

Events in our Petvention Center, such as Healing Touch for Animals seminars, Minnesota Purebred Dog Breeders Association Annual Meeting, and Positive Gun Dog Training.

The problem is that the initiative appears to be limited to purebreds, though the crisis created by vicious animals extends far beyond those sacred breeds and the owners most likely to need such encouragement are least likely ever to hear of it.According to the AKC, the test will consist of 10 categories that will show the dog's acceptance of strange people and strange dogs and of being handled in routine ways, such as grooming or petting by unfamiliar people.

For more information: If you would like to see what some of your dog's ancestors looked like, the ASTC offers Historical Record Books where purebred AKC registered Shih Tzu honors and achievements (such as conformation titleholders, performance titleholders, pedigrees, photos, all breed best in show and specialty show winners, and register of merit recipients) can be found.

It is true that purebred dogs have many genetic anomalies ranging from those that are innocuous (long coats or unacceptable colors in some breeds, for example) or easy to repair (entropion, the turning in of the eyelid) to those that are crippling or life - threatening, such as hip dysplasia or progressive retinal atrophy.

1.5.1 To keep and maintain a canine register of purebred dogs born in Tasmania and of dogs which are imported into Tasmania which are registered on a purebred canine register recognised as such by the TCA Inc..

Purebred dogs and cats are not immune from the risk of abandonment or being lost and many times they end up in shelters such as ours.

Sanctioning is one of the first steps toward being approved to hold AKC dog shows and obedience trials, a long - range goal of the club.Sproul and other club officers say they are making a determined effort to continue the programs that Seminole has initiated.The Seminole club has initiated such programs as annual purebred dog exhibitions demonstrating important aspects of owning, raising and training dogs; health seminars that bring in experts to discuss topics that have included hereditary eye defects, skin disorders and behavioral studies; and matches offering ring conditions to provide experience for handlers and dogs.

In The Truth About Purebred Dogs, you learned that most breeds were developed to do some type of work, such as herding, hunting, guarding.

However, such a return to the wild is not going to happen, and in spite of assertions that they are healthier than purebreds, crossbred and mixed breed dogs are subject to the same diseases, structural problems, joint dysplasias, allergies, and genetic abnormalities as their blue - blooded cousins.

Although usually overshadowed by AKC whenever purebred dogs are discussed or exhibited, UKC hosts about 10,000 events each year1 and registers about 250,000 dogs of more than 300 breeds and varieties.2 In contrast to AKC, however, most UKC events are working dog sports or competitions such as coonhound field trials, retriever and Beagle field trials, and obedience and agility competitions.

Mixed - breed animals often have a lower rate of inherited physical ailments such as hip dysplasia prevalent in purebred dogs.

This was the first of four such meetings in different parts of the country dealing primarily with purebred dog rescue.

A three - year study of euthanasia risks in a Philadelphia - area animal shelter concluded that adult dogs are most likely to die, purebred dogs are more likely to be reclaimed by owners, and that compilation of such information is necessary for the design of community intervention programs to reduce euthanasia of dogs and cats.

Envision rooms filled floor to ceiling with crates and cages, each housing dogs whose sole purpose in life is to make puppies... There are purebreds of multiple varieties although some might not be recognizable as such given their lack of health care and horrifically overgrown hair coats... One would think these rooms filled with dogs would be chaotic and noisy.

The American Kennel Club maintains a registry for purebred dogs in the United States and promotes events such as the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show and the AKC / Eukanuba National Championship.

Two purebred dogs are sometimes deliberately crossed in hopes of creating a new breed such as the cockapoo, which is one part cocker spaniel, one part poodle.

Purebred dogs were bred with specific abilities (such as retrieving or herding) in mind.

While responsible dog ownership and a love of purebred dogs are second nature to you as members of the fancy, many people in our communities don't know things such as basic care or how to buy a dog from a responsible breeder.

Many of these animals, including purebred dogs, end up in shelters through no fault of their own — but because of family situations such as a new baby or divorces.

• Breeders who can not produce a 5 or even 7 generation pedigree when asked • Breeders who do not show their dogs in any discipline • Breeders who say «we had a really nice dog» or «we wanted our kids to experience the micracle of birth» so we bred • Breeders who sell or breed unpapered dogs — PUREBRED dogs are required to be registered • Breeders who do not do any health testing such as on eyes, heart, thyroid, hips etc. before breeding • Breeders who do not want you to visit with them or their dogs • Breeders who do not have a contract • Breeders who have zero health guarantees on puppies / dogs sold from their Kennels • Breeders who do not require all pet / companion pups to be altered • Breeders who say that some colours are «rare» and promote the puppies as such • Breeders who breed a dog before the age of 2 (hips can not even be certified until the age of 2) • Breeders who breed their bitch every heat cycle • Breeders who indiscrimanately breed outside of the GDCA Colour Code — Yes, years ago, it was acceptable to bring in a Blue or Fawn to improve head / bone / substance in a Harlequin line etc. yet this type of breeding was to be done ONLY be highly reputable / quality knowledgeable / experienced Breeders.

It is more of a problem in stocky breeds such as German Shepherds and Golden Retrievers We see it more in purebred dogs than mutts.

To make matters worse — pounds are in such a poor state that people looking to welcome a dog or cat into their family avoid them, preferring to go to pet shops in nice areas where they will pay a lot of money for purebred animals.

I didn't learn until much later that because of inbreeding and breeding for distorted physical features, approximately one in four purebred dogs suffers from serious congenital disorders such as crippling hip dysplasia, blindness, deafness, heart defects, skin problems and epilepsy.

If your dog is an American Kennel Club (AKC) registered purebred, he is eligible to participate in AKC - sanctioned events, such as agility, rally, herding, coursing and obedience, to name just a few.

Such a bias would inflate the prevalence of conditions in the study's purebred dog population.

For some disorders, such as hypothyroidism, purebred dogs may be more likely diagnosed with the condition due to pre-breeding health screens that are rarely done in the mixed - breed population.