Sentences with phrase «most in large breeds of dogs»

Not exact matches

The alternative model is that mutations of large phenotypic effect underlie most of these traits in dogs and that the same variants have been transferred to a wide diversity of dog breeds leading to phenotypic diversity from a narrow genetic base [5], [8], [12].

Most of the dog listed above tend to be medium or large breeds, as well as «confident» and «loyal» in nature, according to their American Kennel Club profiles.

From strong humane standards in Colorado that ensure dogs have cages that are double the length of the dog, to the most basic standards that simply prevent cruelty in Kansas and Missouri, all high volume puppy producing states except Oklahoma have animal welfare standards covering those who transfer, breed and sell large numbers of dogs.

One of the most common diseases seen in dogs, with larger breeds being the most affected.

One of the most common diseases seen in dogs, with larger breeds being the most affected — ultimately a malfunction of the hip joints causing a loss of function.

It is the most common cause of elbow pain and lameness and is a common cause of forelimb lameness in large and giant - breed dogs.

Discospondylitis is most common in large and giant breed dogs, but can occur in any breed of dog.

I truly believe that the standard schnauzer because of their size (most therapy dogs in our unit have been very large such as Great Danes, Labrador Retrievers and Bernese Mountain Dogs) will be less likely to intimidate those children who might be a bit wary of one of the larger bredogs in our unit have been very large such as Great Danes, Labrador Retrievers and Bernese Mountain Dogs) will be less likely to intimidate those children who might be a bit wary of one of the larger breDogs) will be less likely to intimidate those children who might be a bit wary of one of the larger breeds.

Osteosarcoma in dogs is a malignant cancer of the bone that most commonly affects large and giant breeds such as Golden Retrievers, German Shepherds, Dobermans, Great Danes, Rottweilers, and Saint Bernards.

Osteochondrosis is one of the most common reasons for vet visits in large breed dogs.

All 123 dogs — a mixture of breeds ranging from the large mastiffs most often considered as «meat dogs» in South Korea, to Jindo mixes, Spaniel mixes and Chihuahuas — were transported to shelters in California, Oregon, San Francisco and Washington State in the USA.

Though most terriers are quite small dogs, we do have a couple of larger breed terriers in the UK and those are the Beddlington, and the Airedale.

It is the most common cause of rear leg lameness in dogs usually large - breeds but also effects dachshunds.

As both an older dog and a very large breed, Lily more than qualified in the Pets for Patriots program, which advocates for the adoption of the most overlooked shelter animals.

Studies have shown that MPL occurs in 83 % to 95 % of all dogs diagnosed with PL, 10,11 whereas LPL is more common in large - and giant - breed dogs than in small - breed dogs, with a prevalence up to 33 % in giant breeds.1 However, PL is most commonly diagnosed in toy and miniature breed dogs, including Chihuahuas, Maltese, miniature poodles, Pekingese, Pomeranians, and Yorkshire terriers, as well as mixed breeds5, 9,12,13 and Labrador retrievers.7

Native to mountains of Switzerland, the Bernese mountain dog is one of the largest and most beautiful dog breeds in the world.

However, it is the most common cause of heart failure in large breed dogs.

Most of our dog breeds have some form of aggression in them, since they needed different forms of aggression to do their work: terriers are often aggressive towards other dogs and animals — they were and are fighters, the man working dogs imprint humans as being of their same species so they show the same kind of aggression that they show towards other dogs, the sight hounds were bred to be killers of game and sometimes other canines, the mastiffs were bred to take down large game and guard property, the flock guards were bred to be aggressive towards canines, the hounds were bred to be aggressive towards furred animals, some of the pointers were bred to be able to guard the hunter's game, etc., etc..

It is believed, however, that the Tibetan mastiff is the ancestor of most large breeds and mountain dogs in the working group.

The Labrador Retriever is a large breed of dog and one of the most popular breeds in the United States.

For small - animal practitioners, leptospirosis has long been considered a disease of large dogs and, in particular, of the hunting breeds, which are most active swimming and running in wild outdoor settings.

The legislation was a response to appalling conditions in many large commercial breeding kennels, where dogs spent most of their working lives inside cramped wire cages, stacked one atop the other, and got little grooming, veterinary care or exercise.

Bone cancer (osteosarcoma) invades any breed of dog but is most common in larger breeds.

It is one of the most common health occurrences in dogs, with the large and giant breeds being thought to be the most affected.

The English Mastiff is one of the most well known large breeds of dog and in general stands between 27 - 30 inches in height.

This can happen at any stage of life but is most prevalent in large breed dogs.

Bone cancer The most common type of bone cancer in dogs is osteosarcoma, which typically affects older, large - breed dogs and involves abnormal bone production.

For example, many larger breed dogs are prone to hip dysphasia and certain disorders of the bones and joints, so many pet insurance plans list these ailments in the exclusions for the breeds most prone to the disorders.

Not only do all large CBEs fit the dictionary of puppy mill, but a study published in the Journal of Applied Animal Behaviour Science found that «Common to virtually all CBEs are the following: large numbers of dogs; maximally efficient use of space by housing dogs in or near the minimum space permitted by law; housing breeding dogs for their entire reproductive lives — in most cases, years — in their cages or runs; dogs rarely if ever permitted out of their primary enclosures for exercise or play; absence of toys or other forms of enrichment; minimal to no positive human interaction or companionship; and minimal to no health care.»

And as a study in the Journal of Applied Animal Behaviour Science found, «Common to virtually all CBEs are the following: large numbers of dogs; maximally efficient use of space by housing dogs in or near the minimum space permitted by law; housing breeding dogs for their entire reproductive lives — in most cases, years — in their cages or runs; dogs rarely if ever permitted out of their primary enclosures for exercise or play; absence of toys or other forms of enrichment; minimal to no positive human interaction or companionship; and minimal to no health care.»

While most of the dog food companies that made our list produce only a few foods we recommend, in the case of the Canadian super premium brand Orijen, every food from the large breed puppy diet to the senior diet is highly recommended.

Idiopathic pericardial effusion is another cause of hemorrhagic pericardial effusions, most commonly seen in medium to large breed dogs, such as golden retrievers, Labrador retrievers, and Saint Bernards.

All of them, in large part, because they have experience working with the actual dogs, and read the science, and realize the aggession is not a breed - specific issue - and the reality is that most dogs, regardless of breed, do not show aggressive behavior — and yet, some dogs, of each breed, have.

Most of the dog foods are not the best treats for puppies in their early ages, but this is specifically for larger breed puppies with less than 1 year of a lifetime.

The most common example of nonerosive arthritis in large and giant breed adult dogs is called idiopathic nondeforming arthritis.

The effects of too much calcium and too many calories are most pronounced in large breed dogs.

Pets for Patriots inspires veterans and military personnel in its program to adopt the most overlooked shelter animals — adult and special needs dogs and cats, and large breed dogs — and in exchange offers these veterans various financial benefits to help make pet ownership affordable over the life of the pet.

Over at Lassie Get Help, she's mentioned on numerous occasions about a study that links juvenile spay / neuter of large breed dogs and the increased risk of bone cancer.The studies have largely been done on Rottweilers, who appear to be most at risk, but apparently there is increased risk in all large - breed dogs.

While there are specific faults and defects that are deal - killers for any responsible breeder, most need to be evaluated in the larger context of the breed, a breeding program, or the dog's collection of faults and virtues.

Now factor in that most of the dog breeds that serve in law enforcement are especially prone to joint conditions like arthritis and hip dysplasia, and you can see why the joints of a police dog require even more care than most other large dogs.

I volunteered to start working with them as I could see most of the volunteers had limited experience with large breeds and seemed to be fearful to get in the kennel with the barking, growling, big dogs.

By the 1940s, however, it had lost most of its popularity and, during World War II, breeding was discouraged in favor of larger, working dogs.

Most dogs that end up in shelters are large breeds and mixes often surrendered by people that did not understand the idiosyncrasies of the pup they took home.

It is one of the most common health occurances in dogs, with the large and giant breeds being thought to be the most affected.

Hip dysplasia is one of the most common diseases of large breed dogs, but can occur in smaller breeds too.

MLO can occur in dogs of any age or breed, but is most commonly seen in middle - aged to older dogs, and is more common in large breed dogs.

An ANIMALS 24 - 7 electronic survey of 206,014 classified ads offering dogs for sale or adoption confirms that large retrievers are still by far and away the most popular dogs in the U.S., births of pit bulls and their close mixes are continuing to increase at the rate of about 10 % per year, and Dachshunds have displaced beagles and Chihuahuas as the most rapidly rising small breed.

The rescuers discovered a mixture of breeds on the farm, ranging from the large mastiffs most often considered as «meat dogs» in South Korea, to Jindo mixes, Spaniel mixes and Chihuahuas.

I know, after 40 years in animal welfare, that regulations that are well thought out protect animals and facilitate commerce... I am especially interested in the challenge of breeding pure - bred dogs on a large scale with humane care standards that prioritize the care and conditions that matter most to the well being and lifetime care of the dog.

Elbow dysplasia is a common genetic trait of many dog breeds, but most common in large and giant breeds.