Sentences with phrase «larger as breeders»

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As the second - largest duck processor in the United States, Culver Duck Farms oversees 100 contract growers, 10 breeder farms and processes 25,000 ducks per day.

IRRI breeders had earlier observed traits related to higher yield potential — such as large panicles, large leaves, a vigorous root system, and thick stems — in several Indonesian tropical japonica rice varieties.

Cari Meyers, founder and president of the Puppy Mill Project, described large - scale breeders as «prison for a dog,» with inhumane conditions that can leave pets with lasting health and behavior issues.

Breeders tend to rely on large clusters of genes that are associated with specific traits such as hardiness, tree shape or flowering.

According to a source in the House, one major air carrier traveled to Oklahoma to express their concern over losing shipping business from unregulated breeders, as Tulsa and Oklahoma City are the second and third largest puppy exporting points in the nation, following only Kansas City, MO..

As other states have passed regulations of all entities that sell, trade or adopt out a large number of dogs, substandard breeders and rescues that are unable to meet the standards in their home states have flocked here.

This almost 70 page report contains information that those heavily involved in advocacy won't find surprising — it's what we've been trying to raise awareness about for years BUT... for those who have denied that dogs in large scale commercial breeding kennels ARE N'T neglected, aren't denied vet care and aren't suffering, we'll let's just say that we now have official confirmation that the facts, as we've presented them, are indeed true. This report reaffirms the dismal conditions the breeder dogs have now had to endure for DECADES.

This study had begun with the summary of the HD - diagnoses of all dogs of one large breeder in particular, and now finds its continuation, as I have combined all Internet - and Multimedia - provided data concerning German Shepherd Dogs into only one set of statistics.

In 2014, he supported legislation to prohibit pet stores from selling dogs who come from commercial breeders known as «puppy mills» — large facilities that mass - produce animals for sale.

Some breeders have produced larger Airedale Terriers, such as the «Oorang Airedale», developed in the 1920s.

Some states require pet stores to post the names of the breeders in a visible location, such as on the dogs» cages, so consumers have additional information about where the puppies came from, and other large - scale commercial dog breeders sell directly to consumers over the Internet.

I am a Rottweiler breeder as well as an owner of 2 other dogs who are mutts, I have been using the Eagle Pack Holistic Select Large breed Puppy and Adult foods since my first litter and every pup has never had anything since.

As a mother of four we asked the same qestionn, and now being owners and breeders for over ten years we certainly could say that the Bullmastiff loves children, they are a very large affectionate, tolerant breed that is very loyal towards his family.

If only the KC with its well - stocked bank account — all those litter registrations from breeders, large and small scale certainly amount to a hefty sum — were as efficient as a tiny, voluntary group of investigators who know exactly what the conditions some of the breeding dogs supplying Pixieland puppies are forced to live in, while the KC ponderously investigates.

We doubt you «d subject your own dog to the conditions of some of these large scale breeders, known as puppy mills.

Ask your breeder about the parents of your puppy and how large they are as adults.

There is a lot of controversy regarding early neutering of large breeds as some believe it hinders growth and causes certain health problems so get as much information as possible from the breeder and your local vet.

In America, where these dogs were used not only as pit fighters, but also as catch dogs (i.e., for forcibly retrieving stray hogs and cattle) and as guardians of family, the breeders started producing a slightly larger, leggier dog.

While OAA strongly advocates adopting a pet from a shelter or rescue as this plays a large role in overcoming our pet overpopulation problem, we urge those that purchase dogs from breeders to do their homework.

With public awareness growing over the past decade, mass breeders have been exploiting a loophole in federal regulations: Those breeders who categorized themselves as retail pet stores, selling dogs directly to the public, were not required to be licensed in a way that would subject them to USDA inspections — unlike large - scale breeders selling puppies to pet stores.

But, less than two months before the ban took effect, city council members voted again, this time to repeal the ban and continue to allow stores within the city to procure and sell animals from large - scale commercial breeders, better known as puppy and kitten mills.

Upgrade the current commercial dog breeder law, requiring larger enclosures that have solid flooring and are not stacked Require that commercial breeders provide basic care, including constant access to exercise areas, nutritious food and potable water, socialization with humans and other dogs, regular and proper veterinary care, and more Require those selling 15 or more dogs in Ohio each year, regardless of where they are located, to also adhere to Ohio's humane standards Hobby breeders (defined as breeders with fewer than 8 female breeding dogs) as well as animal shelters and rescue groups are exempt from coverage.

Being as large as the SCWT list is, they continually raise thousands of $ in days, then go to the auctions to outbid the breeders.

If you take the time to go into the real world and talk to actual breeders, hobby and commercial scale alike, then you will find, as I have, that they are just like small - and large - scale rescuers and shelters.

Hip Dysplasia is a condition that can sometimes cause concern to breeders and owners of larger types of dogs as it can be hereditary.

Not all large dog breeders are bad and we have large breeders on our Assured Breeder scheme, such as Guide Dogs for the Blind who breed lots and lots of puppies but they breed them all in good conditions so it's not just about the numbers.

Perfect for large breeds as well as kennels and breeders.

I agree, there are a large number of big - name breeders who behave like backyard breeders, and this article addresses them as well.

But smaller breeds have their problems as well, like the Bashkir Curly where many breeders continue to use and promote the use of hairless (extreme / baldy *) horses in breeding based on the anecdote that they are homozygous for the curly coat gene; these are horses who are defenseless to weather extremes (head & cold) and bugs (no manes, no tail hair, many times large swaths of their body hairless as well).

These dogs may be our current breeding dogs, retired breeders, as well as large German Shepherds we have produced in the past.

Prior to the 17th and 18th centuries, they were actually larger than today's breed standard, but breeders decided they wanted a smaller statured dog, so they successfully bred the Maltese down to two pounds (but they can get as large as eight pounds).

Welcome to our website, where as large German Shepherd breeders, our focus is on healthy, purebred German Shepherds that are not only oversized and with an old - fashioned appearance, but are also sweet tempered, intelligent and calm - the perfect family companion!

A reputable breeder will make sure that necessary precautions are taken, such as letting a veterinarian check the hips of large dog breeds prone to hip dysplasia.

A shelter or rescue as well as an ethical breeder will help you to prepare yourself, your family, and your home to welcome a new, large member of the family.

Recently breeders have been actively trying to improve the heads of the miniature variety, which were not as refined as the larger ones.

Size that is significantly larger or smaller than the Standard may be an indication that the breeder does not place priority on following the GRCA Code of Ethics, and this also raises concerns regarding other aspects of the breeding, such as health and temperament issues.

As an example, a pet store in Blaine, Minnesota, that acquires puppies from large commercial breeders prices puppies in their store for $ 1,200 to $ 4,500 (as of November 2016As an example, a pet store in Blaine, Minnesota, that acquires puppies from large commercial breeders prices puppies in their store for $ 1,200 to $ 4,500 (as of November 2016as of November 2016).

One of the largest breeders in Minnesota, with over 900 dogs and puppies (648 adult dogs and 382 puppies) as of July 2016 (per USDA inspection)

One of the largest breeders in Minnesota, with over 800 dogs and puppies (489 adult dogs and 396 puppies) as of July 2016.

Further, we strongly oppose subjecting small, in - home breeders with as few as 5 breeding females to federal regulations, forcing them to give up their privacy and requiring them to replace living and care standards that are appropriate for household pets with ones designed for large commercial settings, especially when oversight from state and local authorities and the AKC is available in many cases at no additional cost to the taxpayer.

Under the outdated regulations, this change in selling practices meant that many commercial breeders no longer were required to be licensed by USDA as pet dealers, even if they were large scale pet breeders selling their puppies to consumers through remote methods.

Commercial breeders sell dogs as a business through large kennels, pet stores, national magazine ads, newspaper ads, and over the Internet.

These dogs come from large scale cases of dog fighting, hoarding, substandard puppy breeders, and defunct animal «sanctuaries», as well as individual cases of cruelty and neglect.

It's been seven years since we passed key puppy mill legislation to address «large - scale breeders,» otherwise known as our puppy mill law.

Determining litter size can be helpful so breeders can tell if the mother dog has given birth to all puppies and recognize early signs of potential complications such as large puppies that may be hard to pass.

Regardless of staff claims that they buy from from reputable breeders, nearly every puppy in pet shops comes from a large - scale commercial breeding operation, also known as a puppy mill.

An AKC «Breeder of Merit,» where underweight and injured dogs were found in unsanitary conditions, appears in this year's report, as do six breeders who supplied puppies to the Hunte Corporation — one of the largest providers of puppies to pet stores.

Breeders who participate in these auctions are raising large numbers of dogs and puppies with profit as the primary motive for existence.

Or, it may be that a dog has come back to a breeder because of changed circumstances, such as divorce, illness or death in the family or sometimes the novelty has worn off, and the dog is no longer wanted or people did not realize how much work is entailed with such a large hairy dog.

The new rule will also apply to large commercial breeders of other warm - blooded pets such as kittens and small mammals and will improve the welfare of thousands of animals across the country, including those in your own backyard.»