Sentences with phrase «members of a specific breed»

«Targeting dogs that happen to look a specific way or that are members of a specific breed doesn't do anything to reduce the risk or severity of dog bites,» Devine said.
, October 18; 2001; Wagner, Cornelia, DVM, MS, «Is it possible to identify dogs as members of a specific breed

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Over the past few years there has been a lot of talk about specific dog breeds that are «hypoallergenic» and perfect for families with members who have pet allergies.
Eukanuba never fails in its mission to provide breed - specific nutrition to members of the canine world.
Hundreds of Oahu residents signed a petition started by several community members at a rally at Magic Island to protest the bill, as dozens of residents, wearing shirts that protest breed - specific legislation, lined Ala Moana Boulevard to draw awareness to their cause.
Among other requirements, breeders who are members of the CKCSC, USA (whether or not they are on the Breeders List) must follow certain breeding practices and provide specific written documentation with each puppy.
Seattle Beagle Rescue caters to abandoned, abused, or neglected beagles in the state of Washington, as well as educating members of the public on some of the specific qualities and requirements of this breed.
He has shown support to many rescue organizations within the community and is an honorary member of the Miami Coalition Against Breed Specific Legislation.
These specific dog breed is actually happiest when within the business of family members and buddies becoming lavished having affection.
A dog attacks, and city - council members want the city attorney to react — sometimes by drafting an ordinance that restricts or outlaws a specific breed of dog, most often the maligned pit bull terrier.1 After such an ordinance is passed, authorities must then ferret out and kill any dog that slightly resembles a pit bull terrier.
These special breeds of canines are part of specific programs upon which they are official members.
She is an advisor to StubbyDog, a project to restore the image of the pit bull dog and also serves as an advisory board member to Miami Coalition Against Breed Specific Legislation.
Many of our professional members interact, either personally or professionally, with many, if not all, of the breeds affected by breed specific legislation and will bear witness to the fact that animal learning is not breed specific.
Local kennel club member, Noel P. Guiffrida, Esquire, spoke to the city council on behalf of the two local clubs on June 26, 2006 and the council voted to pass a non breed specific dangerous dog ordinance the following day!
The A.K.C. and its members are active in Washington and in state politics, spending thousands of dollars in campaign donations and influencing efforts including specific caps on the numbers of litters kennels could breed, and some codifications of minimal living standards and the use of tethers, including efforts in Oregon, North Carolina, Georgia, New York, New Hampshire and California.
Ruth Tessendorf, president of the Topeka Kennel Club, told governing body members Tuesday's vote was also being watched by a boxer dog group, which was considering holding a show next year at the Kansas Expocentre but wouldn't be willing to do that if the city kept in place its breed - specific rules for pit bulls.
The only significant difference between the two is that purebreds, because their parents and other ancestors are all members of the same breed, are similar to a specific «breed standard.»
Before I begin, I am sorry for your loss losing a pet is like losing a family member but that being said I want to let you on something, ANY dog can be aggressive not just a specific «breed» when I was younger my family and a black lab and he was one of the best dogs ever!
A studbook is an official list of animals within a specific breed whose ancestry is known — basically, confirmed members of a breed.
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