Sentences with phrase «in sighthounds»

Using thiobarbiturates in sighthounds can be potentially dangerous, even fatal.

Sight hounds are particularly prone to muscle cramps after exertion (azoturia in sighthounds aka greyhound cramping aka Exertional Rhabdomyolysis).

If you are ordering a martingale collar you will also need to measure the circumference just behind the ears, this is because in sighthounds the neck is wider than the head and may slip off if not measured correctly.

It is true in some sighthounds but has not been demonstrated to be so in Aussies.

Pat and Jim have been in sighthounds for many years and are avid coursers.

Certain breeds, including those in the sighthound category (e.g. greyhounds, Irish wolfhounds and whippets) are sprinters, not marathoners.

In the 1980s, the breed received recognition as a sighthound and became eligible to compete in sighthound field trials.

[3] They are in the toy group in the UK and US but in the sighthound group in the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI).

Not exact matches

We found that the same allele, mdr1 - 1, segregated in seven additional breeds, including two sighthounds that were not expected to share collie ancestry.

Newfoundlands may do carting or water work (5), Siberian Huskies and Samoyeds may do dog sledding, retrievers and pointers may do hunting tests and trials (6), and Border Collies and Shetland Sheepdogs, corgis, and other herding breeds may do herding tests and trials (7), owners of terriers may participate in «go - to - ground» competitions, and owners of sighthounds may do lure coursing tests and trials.

Borzois belong to the group of dogs called sighthounds, who depend more on their eyes than on their noses in chasing animals (and other things!!).

The Ridgeback is a considered a Sighthound in the U.S., and one must understand the Hound mentality in order to happily live with one!

Gill loves to be close to humans, and in true sighthound fashion will move from room to room to make sure he can see us at all times.

Sighthounds hunt by scanning for movement, not tracking by scent, and so have keen eyesight to catch even the slightest disturbance in their surroundings.

Even though other breeds had specific occupations in the service of man, they are not known as working breeds: sighthounds running down prey or predators, gundogs flushing food for the table, terriers and toys terrorizing vermin — these were more or less doing what they would do without human ownership, anyway, so their jobs were considered less like «work.»

Sighthounds like to run prey such as deer to exhaustion before closing in for the attack.

And Dobes have a terrier - schnauzer - sighthound type of structure, with more «open» front angulation than in the herding breeds.

The Whippet is a sighthound, a subset of the hound group that traces its history back to the days of the Pharaohs in Egypt and the nomadic tribes of the Middle East.

Sometimes called the Persian Greyhound, the Saluki is a medium - sized breed of the sighthound group, that originated in the Fertile Crescent.

We don't «have» lurchers in North America as far as that specific name for them, though of course there are crosses between sighthounds and other breeds, so, technically, we got»em.

Greyhounds are the only purebred dogs that were ever referred to specifically in the Bible by name; these sighthounds were individually noted in the book of Solomon.

Greyhounds are sighthounds, meaning that they are bred to chase small animals, so when outside, they should be kept leashed unless in a completely enclosed area, such as a fenced yard or dog park.

Sighthounds can be touch - sensitive, startling when touched unexpectedly or wrapped up in someone's arms.

All that said, if you're interested in canine sports like competitive obedience or agility (obstacle course), Ibizan Hounds are one of the best choices of the sighthounds.

Greyhounds are members of the sighthound group and should never be trusted off leash unless they are in a secure area.

A breed that was designed to chase, catch and kill small game (Sighthounds) won't be as obedient in public, off leash as a dog that was designed to work under command (like the Retrievers).

Today, these dogs are not really canine killers, thus they are being cross bred with a variety of other sighthounds to do their original task in places like Texas, especially to kill coyotes.

In Texas and other parts of the West, specially crossbred sighthounds (wolfhound, greyhound, etc. mixes) are released in packs to chase, attack and kill coyoteIn Texas and other parts of the West, specially crossbred sighthounds (wolfhound, greyhound, etc. mixes) are released in packs to chase, attack and kill coyotein packs to chase, attack and kill coyotes.

I collected 100 points for placements in the prescribed manner, so now I can boast a Field Championship (FCh) title from the American Sighthound Field Association.

American Greyhound, Inc. is dedicated to finding homes for retired racing greyhounds, as well as other sighthounds in need.

A sighthound in a small package, the Italian greyhound shares its larger relatives» characteristics.

Generally, Borzoi aren't aggressive toward other dogs, although in an uncontrolled situation their sighthound heritage may take over, especially if small dogs are running around.

The Borzoi is a sighthound, born to chase, and he'll go after anything that's moving, even if that means running in front of a truck.

Azawakhs, in general, are exceptionally quick, alert, and proud sighthounds known for their innate capabilities as excellent hunters, protectors, and companions.

An Italian Greyhound may compete in American Sighthound Field Association (ASFA) trials.

Caring for a greyhound is fairly simple but you must keep in mind they have traits that make them different from most other breeds of dog (except other sighthounds).

This lean and lanky breed originated in the Saharan desert of western Africa where it was originally used as a sighthound but also took up the job of guard dog.

As you can see in these Italian greyhound pictures, the Italian greyhound looks like the cutest miniature greyhound you can think about but these petite sighthounds are not for everyone.

Italian greyhounds are real sighthounds, they can be independent thinkers and although some excel in obedience and dog agility, their compliance is not a given.

This type of ear is seen in many sighthound breeds and some traditionally cropped breeds may have rose ears if the ear is left natural.

From the little Italian greyhound to the huge Irish wolfhound, sighthounds come in a range of sizes and breeds but are built for speed, with long bodies and legs, broad chests and very little body fat.

In addition, owners are encouraged to provide their sighthound pet with soft beddings to keep the breed from developing calluses.

DIWA encourages sportsmanlike competition at dog shows, obedience trials, field trials, and matches under the rules of the American Kennel Club and / or the American Sighthound Field Association, as appropriate, and participation in American Kennel Club puppy and canine good citizenship (CGC), companion, service and therapy dog activities.

The Italian Greyhound is very much a sighthound but in miniature.

Like all sighthounds, Greyhounds must not be allowed to run free, for they may end up in the next state when they come to a halt.

Sighthounds can easily be distracted by any moving object, so if you let your Whippet off lead, ensure it's in a safe fenced area.

Many sighthound owners participate in lure coursing with their dogs.

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Many people mistakenly think that the Greyhound originated in the Middle East and Africa like other sighthounds but this belief is incorrect.

It is descended from Asiatic sighthounds and was first written about in 1600.