Sentences with phrase «more than this breed standard»

Not exact matches

it also seems like Fanky appears to be more of a pure bred texture wise than his mother, having her body markings on his head, torso, tail and ears... this is also considered pretty beautiful by cat pageant standards... obvi.

The ADRK breed standard on size / weight for a male Rottweiler is only 50 kg, or 110 pounds, and believe me a well built, drive dog at 110 pounds is more than enough stopping power for anything.

Both Peggy and Frank felt strongly that allowing a registry the power to organize breed standards would encompass much more than the standard and eventually it did.

*** Whether or not a known Cord1 carrier is being used, breeders are strongly advised that all dogs / bitches being used for breeding should carry up to date clear eye certificates, valid at the time of mating (i.e. they have been passed clinically clear through a standard periodic eye test no more than one year prior to the mating taking place).

Today however there is much more at stake than the individual breed standards.

When I was more naive and less knowledgeable about the puppy trade than I am these days, I used to direct people to the Kennel Club, in the UK, once they'd brought in their Assured Breeders Scheme, which they say, aims to improve the standard of breeding.

The new agreement still requires larger cages with outdoor runs for breeding dogs, and annual exams, but it gives breeders additional time to meet new housing standards — and it no longer limits breeders to no more than 50 breeding dogs.

While certain breeds are more «active» or playful than others, you should not base your decision on breed temperament standards alone.

Young, growing pets generally need to be fed more frequently than their adult counterparts, but be sure to check with the breed or species standard.

British and American breed standards both state that a Chihuahua must not weigh more than six pounds for conformation.

Rhodesian Ridgebacks weighing more than 85 lbs (male) or 70 lbs (female) are not typically breed standard, but would be considered based on height and bone structure / density.

Remember that a Code of Ethics is more than a set of rules; it is a commitment to a high standard of practice in owning and breeding your dogs.

Our puppies are more than just another pretty face, bred to the standard as listed by the American Kennel Club (AKC) and breed specialty clubs.

The breed standard for Chihuahuas in the U.S. and most other countries calls for them to weigh no more than 6 pounds but, as we've already discussed, most pets will weigh a little more.

The AKC breed standard requires a height no less than 30 inches with 32 inches being preferable — females can be 28 inches tall or more with good proportion.

The American Pit Bull Terrier can be any color other than merle, according to the UKC breed standard, while the American Staffordshire Terrier can be any color at all, although all - white dogs or dogs more than 80 percent white, as well as black and tan and liver, are «not to be encouraged.»

Although Mini Bulls remain fairly rare in this country — fewer than 200 litters are registered with the AKC each year — MBTCA remains committed to its mission of promoting high standards in breeding practices so that more dog fanciers can fall in love with our mischievous, mighty Minis.

[11] Dogs bred for show rather than performance tended to develop more exaggerated and extreme features to meet breed standards.

This information is specifically directed at people coming from other breeds, but contains information anyone judging a sweepstakes assignment would find pertinent and useful and more in - depth than they might find just reading the standard.

Thousands of viewers tuned in to watch the celebration of rescue dogs — so many in fact, that the ratings outperformed another long - running, well - known dog show that cares more about pedigrees and breed standards, than the important stuff... like which rescue dog has the best wiggle - butt, and who is the best listener.

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.

The breed standard says they shouldn't weigh more than 6 pounds, and in the British breed standard it even states that if two dogs are relatively equal in a show, the smaller one should be given preference.

Perhaps she is a wee bit longer in the stifle and her toes are certainly higher and more arched than most dogs, but not quite as cat - like as what the breed standards call for.

Breed standards say a lot more than you might realize.

Any variation of more than one inch in either direction is a disqualification under the American breed standard.

Both British and American breed standards state that a Chihuahua must not weigh more than six pounds for conformation.

The International Cat Association breed standard for the Nebelung calls for him to have a modified wedge - shaped head that is more pointed than rounded, although his long hair may give the head a rounded look.

Or sebaceous adenitis, a nasty disease that occurs more often in Akitas than in any other breed except Standard Poodles.

Attendees will also focus on H.B. 4333, which would require commercial dog breeders to have a county permit; prohibit breeding female dogs younger than 18 months and older than 8 years, and only after certification by a vet; establish basic animal welfare standards for commercial dog breeders; authorize inspections for commercial dog breeders; and prohibit commercial dog breeders from possessing more than 50 breeding dogs.

Their joint annual letters to the Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee have been remarkably effective — for example, more than tripling funding for the Animal Welfare Act (which requires basic standards of care for millions of animals at breeding operations, laboratories, zoos, and other facilities) from $ 9 million per year in the 1990s to $ 30.8 million in FY18, despite challenging budget constraints.

According to the American Kennel Club breed standard, Yorkshire terriers shouldn't weigh more than 7 pounds at maturity; many weigh as little as 4 pounds.

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.

Breeds with only 4 types represented are English Setter (both types), German Wirehaired Pointer, Italian Greyhound, and Standard Poodle, and in the latter two more than 75 % of dogs had a single type (J in Italian Greyhounds and A in Standard Poodles).

However, there are more than 80 disorders that are either directly or indirectly associated with the requirements of the published breed standards which can have a detrimental impact on the dog's health and welfare [23].

They should not exceed 12 pounds, although type and quality are more important than weight and a smaller dog of exceptional sturdiness and proportion should not be penalized under the American Kennel Club breed standard.

The AKC has «opposed more than 80 bills and proposals in the last five years that would have implemented common - sense, humane standards of care at large - scale breeding facilities.»

Some specimens may on occasion have more or fewer than six toes per foot, but this is then outside the breed standard.

To make things more confusing, a dog that doesn't really meet any single breed standard may be categorized as a type of dog rather than a specific breed.

These included Pomeranians weighing more than 8 pounds and white Keeshonden, both of which became unacceptable when their breed standards were modified.

A coat of more than one color is considered a fault as per the official standard of the Poodle breed.

By herding breed standards — their typically infinite love of humanity notwithstanding — they are nonetheless probably more independent minded than most and inherently intelligent enough to carry it off.

The landmark ballot initiative now law thanks to Missouri voters, requires dog breeders to meet certain humane standards, including by reducing the number of dogs held for breeding to no more than 50.

(The Boxer dog breed standard states that any Boxer that is more than one third white is not eligible for registration as a pure - bred *).

This differs greatly from the (International White Boxer Club) that specifies the breed standard for the white Boxer, and that any dog that has more than 1/3 colour can not be accepted for registration.

According to UKC breed standard, the border collie is slightly longer than the English shepherd and has a somewhat more tapered and defined face but, given differences in build within the breeds, it is hard to distinguish one from the other based on these characteristics.

As a consequence, breeders more interested in money than in preservation of proper breed characteristics and standards flooded the continent with dogs of diminishing quality, widely varying sizes and notably inferior temperaments.

Teddy Roosevelt terriers may also be solid white, but more secondary and tertiary colors are permitted in the breed standard than the Jack Russell terrier.