Sentences with phrase «limited number of breeds»

An article by Linda Dahlstrom on MSNBC similarly questioned the results... or rather lack of results but concedes that the problem might have been the very limited number of breeds identifiable at that time (38).

In 2010, Missouri passed Proposition B, a voter - approved initiative petition that limited the number of breeding dogs a business can own.

Prop B will significantly limit the number of breeding adults allowed at any single facility and the frequency with which they are bred.

2009, Indiana Legislation (HB 1468) was passed; limited the number of breeding dogs in P. M., provided «humane care» for the dogs and an electronic registry of «breeders».

The modest bills introduced in Oregon and more than 30 other states this year are aimed specifically at puppymills, seeking to establish basic care standards and limit the number of breeding dogs in facilities that churn out animals en masse for sale to pet stores and on the Internet.

It limits the number of breeding dogs permitted at a large - scale dog production facility to no more than 50, and requires female dogs to be examined by a veterinarian prior to breeding, among other improvements.

One rescuer who asked not to be identified has expressed concern about the large numbers of dogs that will be surrendered, dumped or sold out of state by mills as they begin to comply with the new law's limit of 50 dogs. «We are thrilled with a law that for the first time limits the number of breeding dogs.

Virginia, Louisiana, Washington and Oregon all now limit the number of breeding animals that can be kept to breed pets for sale.

Virginia, Louisiana, Washington and Oregon all now limit the number of breeding animals that can be kept for breeding pets for sale.

Proposition B promotes the humane treatment of dogs in Missouri's large - scale commercial dog kennels, which will improve the lives of dogs by requiring large - scale breeding operations to limit the number of breeding female dogs to 50, as well as provide each dog with common sense standards such as sufficient food and clean water, regular veterinary care, adequate housing and space, and access to regular exercise.

Not exact matches

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.

With such a limited breeding population, even a small number of deaths from disease can be the difference between the survival of a population or extinction.»

The potential impact of a limited number of bulls on fertility and the surviving of the breed as not been investigated.

Hawaii has two pieces of legislation pending that would set limits on the number of breeding dogs housed by a breeder.

Therefore many breeds of purebred dogs today represent a limited genetic pool, with disease predispositions that derive from one or a small number of recent genetic founders.

The bills would also place an upper limit on the number of intact breeding dogs that may be housed in breeding facilities, to prevent our state from becoming a haven for inhumane puppy mills.

It limits the number of people who can adopt them, even if they want to give them a home, because of breed restrictions where they live.

We have come a long way in busting the myths of breed discrimination, but there is a lot of misinformation and education to be done and by simply marking «pit bull» you have eliminated adopters from some communities, put a potential adopter in jeopardy of losing their home insurance, and limited the number of potential adopters.

Under the Breeding and Sale of Dogs (Welfare) Act, 1999, the legal limit for the number of litters that may be bred from any bitch is six litters.

As I began surfing the Internet to learn more, I anticipated reading about strict new regulations that would dramatically limit the number of dogs per «breeding factory» along with regulations that would enhance the physical and emotional well being of dogs unfortunate enough to wind up in puppy mills.

There is also no limit on the number of animals or breeds that can be confined in a commercial breeding operation.

Although a number of California cities and counties already have similar measures in place, California is the country's first entire state to limit store sales of commercially bred pets.

Whilst at Crufts my fellow BBC reporter and I carried out a survey to see if people would support a law to limit the number of dogs that anyone can legally keep for breeding purposes to no more than 5.

There are no limits on the numbers of dogs a commercial breeder can sell each year or keep for breeding.

Two frequently cited reports (3,4) provide limited guidance because: (1) longevity data are presented as combined mean age at death for a relatively small number of individuals of more than 50 breeds of different body size and life expectancy; and (2) ovarian status is reported as «intact» or «spayed», rather than as number of years of lifetime ovary exposure.

Little Haven Kennel, LLC is home to a limited number of quality bred pups.

I am anti-puppy mill, have to agree that this bill does not go far enough on limiting number of litters per year (I personally think that a breeder should have a waiting list) but if this is the sort of thing that is going on with dog breeding (I have been researching for a future pup), I will forgo the research and look for «Freedom» dogs.

I am a small private breeder with a limited number of dogs and breeds.

The data for the 60 breeds with the smallest number of registered litters show their conversation rate, status as a LE breed and use of Limited registrations to be good predictors of their candidacy for extinction at AKC conformation shows.

Factors studied were: number of litters and dogs registered, low conversion rates, status as a low Entry breed (LE) and use of Limited Registrations.

The report's recommendations include: a limit on the number of times a sire can be used for breeding; health screening should be made a legal requirement for dogs selected for breeding; the title of Champion should not be given unless a dog has been health screened; the word «pedigree» should be linked to a high standard of breeding for health and welfare; an independent advisory body should be set up to advise the Kennel Club and breed clubs; a puppy sale contract should be introduced to protect consumers; DEFRA should take forward a campaign for public awareness.

All breeds need to take note of this by putting a limit on the number of times any one stud dog may be used.

the «Missouri Solution» (compromise law signed by Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon, April 2011, after repealing Proposition B) No wire flooring for new enclosures in 2016, existing wire flooring permitted to remain indefinitely; No limit on number of breeding females; No restriction on cage height; No restrictions on how often females are impregnated; Larger enclosures in 2016.

The number of breeding offspring from higher - risk parents should be limited, so that you avoid the possibility of multiplying a defective gene in the breeding population.

The breeding permits and high intact - dog license fees required by these laws and the accompanying number limits and other requirements often drive good breeders away, leaving puppy buyers with few options for finding well - bred healthy pets and robbing a community of a broad and deep body of knowledge about dog care and training.

After that beginning, a number of breeders became involved, but the crosses were not limited to the original two breeds.

Restrictive breeding ordinances, possession limits, burdensome cat licensing and breeder permit laws, as well as restraints on the display / exhibition of animals, have been presented as a means to reduce the number of animals being killed by shelters or to alleviate animal suffering.

Today, many Ohio and Kentucky dog owners face local ordinances that ban or restrict breeds and limit the number of dogs permitted in a household — ordinances that have the potential to increase the number of dogs dying in shelters.

Limit the number of animals: As evidenced by the Allegan County case, the potential for neglect and inadequate care increases significantly when the number of breeding animals becomes unmanageable.

Support legislation to end puppy mills and other pet mills including laws requiring registration of mills, background checks and criteria for mill operators, limits on breeding and the numbers of animals kept and sold, humane sheltering and care of the animals, record keeping, unannounced inspections, registration and spay / neuter of animals sold as pets, bans on pet auctions and roadside sales, fire safety, proper disposal of waste and dead animals, and fees and fines that will help fund adequate enforcement.

* has spent a number of years studying and learning about their breed * is active in one or more breed clubs or similar groups and thus is in regular contact with other people in the breed * knows their breeding stock inside and out for several generations back * has an «eye for a dog» and has developed a detailed picture of the type of dog they're breeding toward * almost always compete in some in some sort of activity with their dogs (conformation, working activities, obedience etc.) so as to have a realistic idea of how their dogs compare to others of the same the breed * is knowledgable about the hereditary problems that occur in their breed and has the appropriate tests done prior to breeding in order to decrease the likelihood of their occurance in their pups * considers temperament important * is knowledgable about the mating and whelping of dogs in general, so as to minimize the chances of injury or death to the breeding dogs * is extremely concerned with the quality of the homes that their puppies are destinied for, to the point of not performing a breeding if they don't feel good homes will be available for the pups * never has more dogs of their own than they are properly able to care for * is willing and able to educate and build a relationship with their puppy buyers * is honest * uses spay / neuter contracts and / or limited registration to prevent the casual breeding of their puppies * is ALWAYS willing to take back a dog of their breeding if a puppy buyer can not keep it for any reason.

Italian Greyhounds (IG) in the USA began with a small number of founders imported from Europe, with limited introduction of new dogs in the subsequent decades resulting in narrow breeding choices.

The Puppy Protection Act would establish strict guidelines for housing, sanitary conditions, enclosure space, exercise, and veterinary care of dogs used for breeding in Michigan, and would limit the number of dogs that can be housed in mass breeding facilities.

Even a top winner might require second thoughts if he is siring large numbers of litters; his reproductive success can limit your future breeding options.

Helping responsible animal owners defeat existing laws that unjustly restrict owners or ban breeds and species or unfairly limit the number of animals an owner can keep; and

Occasionally, we also have a limited number of adult dogs who have been retired as guides or breeding dogs and are in need of a permanent, loving home.

This breed is also prone to a number of health conditions that can limit its lifespan.

Regarding the proposed permit system, we continue to ask for a cap on the maximum number of animals permitted in any breeding facility to ensure a minimum standard of care and to limit the number of dogs and cats entering an already over-saturated market.

When a breeder's mortality or the number of undersized offspring are high, that person needs to reexamine his / her breeding program and philosophy and take steps to limit inbreeding and restore healthy genetics - even if that means introducing toms & queens, studs & bitches that are not show winners or «type» for their breed.

Nutro's Limited Ingredient Diet for Large Breed Dogs restricts the number of ingredients in their final formulation to avoid overtaxing your dog's digestion, while also using an unconventional source of protein like lamb.