Despite
the large number of breeds affected by HC only a single gene, the transcription factor HSF4, has been implicated in the development of cataracts in dogs to date.
Because there is
a large number of breeds, breed names are almost impossible to read on the whole graphs, but you can download a copy of the file or I have split the graph in two to improve legibility.
With
that large number of breeds to choose from, how do people manage to decide which breed is right for them?
There are
a large number of breed rescue clubs that specialize in placing dogs of their particular breed who have been found as strays, taken from unsafe situations, or simply retired from the showing or the racetrack.
Such
a large number of breedings in the sire's lifetime results in the future generations sharing too much genetic material in common, therefore prone to congenital and inherited diseases.
Prince Island (included within the San Miguel Island column) and Santa Barbara Island support
the largest number of breeding seabirds of any of the Channel Islands.
Not exact matches
As farms disappear and forests return, the
large swaths
of hay fields and similar habitats that bobolink require for
breeding and raising young continue to shrink in size and
number.
Dogs Trust is also concerned about the
large numbers of Bull
breeds that are being abandoned following increasing publicity associating them with dog attacks, crime and antisocial behaviour.
Laying hens have also been selectively
bred to produce unnaturally
large numbers of eggs - up to 330 per year.
Dr. Julie Wolf, U.S. Department
of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), senior author
of the study said: «In many regions
of the world, livestock
numbers are changing, and
breeding has resulted in
larger animals with higher intakes
of food.
One method, called intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), has the potential to allow greater
numbers of offspring to be produced from individual mares and from stallions where sperm samples are limited, allowing
breeds to continue in
larger numbers.
About half
of large carnivores further regulate their
numbers by only letting certain group members
breed.
As the
number of susceptible but heterozygous moths increases, so, too, does the chance that they will
breed with another heterozygous individual, eventually leading to
larger numbers of resistant insects.
This is not easy, however, as it requires a
large number of immune cells and a lot
of mice need to be
bred as donors.
The system is being studied for use in the pig
breeding industry to determine the quality
of boar semen and can also be used to screen
large numbers of men for fertility in industrial situations which involve possible chemical or radiation hazards.
These differences suggest that the ancestral population
of apes that gave rise to humans, chimps, and bonobos was quite
large and diverse genetically —
numbering about 27,000
breeding individuals.
It predicts that
larger social groups should produce a greater
number of new
breeding groups; thus dominant
breeding females (responsible for most reproduction) are likely to be more productive in
larger groups.
There are a
large number of laboratory strains available, and their long
breeding history means that mice
of a single laboratory strain are isogenic.
Currently, when you review America's best
of breed companies from the perspective
of operating results, i.e., earnings power, you will discover that in the aggregate, there are a
large number of businesses that have performed extremely well in calendar year 2011.
One
of my biggest reasons was due to the
large number of rescues we have taken in and adopted out, many colors, sizes and
breeds and many look alike.
From strong humane standards in Colorado that ensure dogs have cages that are double the length
of the dog, to the most basic standards that simply prevent cruelty in Kansas and Missouri, all high volume puppy producing states except Oklahoma have animal welfare standards covering those who transfer,
breed and sell
large numbers of dogs.
The type
of hunting this dog did is similar to a
number of spitz
breeds, typically seeking
large mammals, in this case, bear.
The problem is that a
large number of brachycephalic dogs show the signs at the milder end
of the above spectrum and our tolerance
of what is normal for these
breeds has become skewed.
Yes, in the past these beds were only made for the upper crust
of dog owners, but now there are a huge
number of quality beds made specifically for
large to small
breeds at affordable prices.
Even while a
number of U.S. residents already opt to adopt rather than shop for their feline and canine companions, a
large majority still choose to go for animals from breeders, whether full
bred or a designer mix.
We see this lineage pop up in overwhelming
numbers of Irish Wolfhounds, and it also occurs frequently in popular
large breeds like Bernese Mountain Dogs, Saint Bernards and Great Danes.
This
large group is also called Molosser and includes several
numbers of dog
breeds.
The identification
of such a
large number of mixes in the population raises the question
of accuracy when identifying dog
breeds.
This study required a
large number of dogs to participate for their entire life - time anl provided the framework for future investigations into heart disease in our
breed.
Large and giant
breed dogs can benefit from having a comfortable pillow bed in a
number of ways.
A
large number of small dog
breeds are available to pick from as canine companions as well as their mixed
breed counterparts.
In many areas, there are too many
of some
breed types
of dog, particularly working dog and
larger dog
breeds for the
numbers of suitable homes available in urban areas.
Shelters often have a
large number of pit bulls that are not adopted because
of the
breed.
Outside the US, 3/4
of respondents were breeders / owned
breeding dogs, which reinforces the supposition that low US response may have been at least partly due to
larger numbers of US members who are not deeply involved in the
breed.
Of the 167 AKC - registered breeds that were entered to compete, the breeds with the largest number of representatives were the French Bulldogs, Samoyeds, Border Collies, Siberian Huskies, Australian Shepherds, Basset Hounds and Golden Retrievers, each with over 30 dogs taking par
Of the 167 AKC - registered
breeds that were entered to compete, the
breeds with the
largest number of representatives were the French Bulldogs, Samoyeds, Border Collies, Siberian Huskies, Australian Shepherds, Basset Hounds and Golden Retrievers, each with over 30 dogs taking par
of representatives were the French Bulldogs, Samoyeds, Border Collies, Siberian Huskies, Australian Shepherds, Basset Hounds and Golden Retrievers, each with over 30 dogs taking part.
As the UK's Royal Society for the Protection
of Birds notes, in refreshingly straightforward language: «Despite the
large numbers of birds killed, there is no scientific evidence that predation by cats in gardens is having any impact on bird populations UK - wide... It is likely that most
of the birds killed by cats would have died anyway from other causes before the next
breeding season, so cats are unlikely to have a major impact on populations.»
Major renovations to the shelter, cruelty cases involving
large numbers of animals, and
breeding season are examples
of events that require a
large foster care network.
A
number of municipalities have enacted
breed - specific legislation (BSL), in some cases banning «pitbull - type» dogs (and / or Rottweilers and other
large breeds), and in others requiring that they be spayed or neutered, or imposing special restrictions on their housing.
A rule
of thumb is that medium to
large breed puppies can hold it one hour longer than the
number of months they are old.
Although the ban on
breed specific legislation allows Delaware's dog owners to open their family to any dog they choose, it does not prohibit landlords or property managers from barring certain
breeds from housing, an issue that a
large number of dog owners face.
A: A puppy mill is a facility that
breeds a
large number of puppies for resale in pet stores or directly to consumers via the Internet.
If you're in need
of kibble for a
larger dog or this is not the right one for your pooch, have a look at some
of our other suggestions below (
number four is also for small
breeds).
As defined by the Humane Society
of the United States, «Puppy mills are
breeding facilities that produce purebred puppies in
large numbers.
«Outside
of this, all we can rely on is the local authority licensing system for those that
breed large numbers of litters, and the Kennel Club will not register the pups
of breeders without this licence.
A puppy buyer will not find this kind
of information, knowledge or help when dialing the phone
number of the
large breeding corporation or his local pet shop.
Best
of Breed Bitch Owner - Handled —
Largest number defeated in National Owner - Handler Competition
Once a year,
large numbers of purebred dog owners, breeders, and exhibitors get out the spit and polish, pack up their old kit bags, and head for the
breed's national specialty, a celebration
of their dogs, an occasion to conduct club business and enjoy social interaction with other owners and enthusiasts, a chance to attend
breed seminars, and an opportunity to raise money for
breed health and rescue committees.
In addition to these specialty diets there are also a
number of formulas designed especially for small and toy
breeds as well as
large -
breed dogs — there are even special formulas for dogs that are pregnant or nursing.
«Each has a
breed club, and on the road to recognition we request a
large geographic distribution (
of dogs), a
large number of dogs, these sort
of things.
The downward trend in entries Is likely to have a
larger impact on the 90 LE
breeds because
of the few
number of dogs being exhibited.