Sentences with phrase «likely time of breeding»

If you don't know exactly when your dog was bred, try to remember when she was last in heat, and count the middle of that heat cycle as the most likely time of breeding.

Not exact matches

According to a report published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, dangerous breeds include pit bulls - which are three times more likely to attack than German shepherds - the next most commonly reported aggressive breed.

They found that this genetic signature appears in all Birmans, likely showing that humans selectively bred these cats for their white paws and that the change to their genome happened in a remarkably short period of time.

The diverse genetic origin of the domestic dog has likely involved multiple gray wolf populations from breed inception that were even at later times backcrossed with wolves throughout history.

When seeking to purchase a mixed breed dog or hybrid, it is especially risky to purchase from a «backyard breeder» because these individuals are generally breeding the first set of parents they come across and most likely did not do the research or take the time to assess the qualities and temperament of these animals.

Comparatively speaking you are 6 times more likely to be struck by lightning than you are to be killed by a dog of any breed.

In contrast, you are 4 times more likely to be killed by a cow in the USA than any breed of dog, much less a Pit Bull.

The odds of blindness were significantly greater in the eyes of Boston terriers; i.e., blindness was 290.44 times more likely in the eyes of Boston terriers compared with the eyes of mixed breed dogs.

From the abstract: «Pit bull bites were implicated in half of all surgeries performed and over 2.5 times as likely to bite in multiple anatomic locations as compared to other breeds.»

The eight - year - old dog showed signs of neglect and it appeared that she had been bred multiple times — likely at a puppy mill.

The brief nature of the survey likely contributed to the large response, but even so it received more than double the 612 responses to ASHGI's 2009 - 10 Comprehensive Breed Health Survey which was ongoing at the time.

Mixed breed dogs were 1.8 times more likely to be euthanized as purebred dogs, and the risk of euthanasia increased with age for mixed breeds but not purebreds.

A huge breed like the Caucasian Shepherd will likely appreciate a significant amount of outdoor time anyway.

While a dog of any breed could be happy to snuggle up in your lap, some breeds are more likely to enjoy spending time like this.

The course of prcd - PRA disease in the golden retriever is based on a limited number of clinical cases however we have no reason to expect a different pattern than what is observed in most other breeds — i.e. that clinical symptoms are likely to be apparent to veterinary ophthalmologists by the time the dogs are 4 - 6 years of age.

To increase chances of a successful match, potential puppy buyers should first establish a budget of time, money, and convenience and then research the breeds that are most likely to fit their personal situation.

Certain breeds are also more likely to suffer with this condition, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is 20 times more likely than other breeds to contract this disease and should have regular screenings from a young age to get an early diagnosis of any problems.

Shetland Sheepdogs, Beagles, West Highland White Terriers, and Wire Hair Fox Terriers are 3 to 5 times more likely to develop TCC than other dogs.Dogs in related breeds may also have a higher risk of TCC, but this has not been studied yet.»

Although this breed is relatively light - weight and his longer muzzle means he doesn't run into the same water problems as a Pug or Bulldog, this breed's short legs means he will never be a strong swimmer and will likely struggle to paddle for any length of time.

Legg - Perthes disease is another orthopedic disease of older puppies, but this time small breeds are more likely to be affected, and females and males are equally affected.

119 Humans lost their «breeding season» some time ago with the advent of «concealed» ovulation (the loss of estrus behaviors which advertise optimal fertility), but similar «analog» changes are likely in many other areas capable of yielding reproductive isolation.