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Not exact matches

Their Argentine - bred Sideral is the country's leading stallion in number of winners, but the most famous is Court Harwell, who has topped both the English and Irish stallion lists and whose most notable son at the moment is Meadow Court, second in the Epsom Derby and St. Leger and winner of the Irish Derby in 1965.

It predicts that larger social groups should produce a greater number of new breeding groups; thus dominant breeding females (responsible for most reproduction) are likely to be more productive in larger groups.

While a number of dog breeds are excluded from renters insurance coverage, most canines and other pets are covered by a renter's personal liability protection.

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.

In fact, according to The American Kennel Club, it is ranked as number 15 of the most famous dog breeds in the U.S.

One of the most amazing things about this breed is the number of colors that show up in puppies.

Today, it simply announces «most popular» breeds, but it keeps the number of dogs a secret.

So, the Rottweiler is considered the second most dangerous breed of dog; the Pitbull is number one.

Of those six to eight million, one in four animals surrendered to shelters is a Pit Bull, likely because these dogs are falsely listed as «world's most dangerous breed» by a number of unreliable media outletOf those six to eight million, one in four animals surrendered to shelters is a Pit Bull, likely because these dogs are falsely listed as «world's most dangerous breed» by a number of unreliable media outletof unreliable media outlets.

Although most people believe that the term Pit Bull applies to one specific breed of dog, it is actually a general term that can refer to a number of breeds including the American Pit Bull terrier, the American Staffordshire terrier, Staffordshire bull terrier, as well as others.

By the numbers, most individual dogs of any breed will not pose a threat to humans in their lifetime.

Like other dog breeds, there are a number of common ailments and diseases that threaten most canines, including: obesity, diabetes and arthritis, as well as breaks and sprains.

As the UK's Royal Society for the Protection of Birds notes, in refreshingly straightforward language: «Despite the large numbers of birds killed, there is no scientific evidence that predation by cats in gardens is having any impact on bird populations UK - wide... It is likely that most of the birds killed by cats would have died anyway from other causes before the next breeding season, so cats are unlikely to have a major impact on populations.»

This can be directly attributed to the number of backyard breeders who, having recognized the Pit Bull's natural strength and courage, decided to begin breeding the most aggressive specimens they could find to develop dogs for the illegal fighting trade.

It is important to realize when reading these numbers that the Pit Bull is the most popular breed in the United States and there are 6X times the number of Pit Bulls than the next closet popular breed.

As with most breeds, a number of myths abound, but with this breed they are certainly unusual.

In honor of this most auspicious occasion — and because the number 8 has long been regarded as a lucky number in China — let's take a peek at eight unique dog breeds that call China home.

The wonderful Victoria Seiler handled Rubens to his many Specialty and BIS wins and was as heartbroken by his loss as I was, but Jim and Sheree show most of our dogs, including Renoir who is presently number one in breed points.»

In little more than a decade, the breed had risen from the ranks of the unknown to become numbered among the most popular of the breeds eligible for American Kennel Club registration.

The Labrador Retriever or Lab as it is commonly referred to, is one of the most popular breeds in the world being ranked number 1 in both the USA and UK in 2015.

Padgett said that his files include information on 102 genetic defects identified in mongrel dogs, more than double the number identified in the Cocker Spaniel, one of the country's most popular breeds.

The average life span of the most common breed, the Labrador Retriever, was 12.8 years in 2008, according to the AKC; however, many dogs are living well past that number.

The min pin quickly became one of the most competitive and popular show dogs in pre-World War I Germany, but after the war, the breed experienced a plunge in numbers.

One who has had dogs and cats all of my life, numbering in the two dozen range, all have been spayed or neutered, most of them rescues taken in because of people's irresponsible breeding practices.

A number of breeds fall into this category, but the most common are collies (rough collies and border collies).

Most contentious of all the labrador colours is silver, virtually unheard of here but causing controversy in the US, where a number of kennels specialise in breeding silvers.

The German Shepherd Dog has a higher packed cell volume (number of blood cells per unit of blood) than do most other breeds, with 50 to 60 percent «solids» compared with 40 to 45 percent.

Most properties will have policies in place such as: weight / size limitation, breed limitation, species limitation, and maximum number of pets allowed.

As with the earlier study, there was no change in numbers of reported dog bites after the implementation of breed - discriminatory legislation, and the breeds most responsible for bites both before and after the breed - discriminatory legislation were those unrestricted by the legislation: German shepherds and mixed - breed dogs.

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.»

The ridgeback ranks number six in terms of most affected breeds for thyroid problems recorded by the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals.

There are many cat breeds that are native to Asia: in fact, some of the most beautiful and popular cats were first bred there.In general, Asian cat breeds share a number of characteristics that make them different from the cats of the rest of the world.

While hip dysplasia most often occurs in medium, large and giant breeds, a number of small breeds, the Havanese included, can also suffer from hip problems.

This is simply a reflection of the increased number of kittens being born to free - roaming cats, most of which don't enter the system and naturally go on to breed themselves.

A number of U.S. states have enacted draconian Breed Specific Legislation (BSL), meaning that even the most loving, protective family pets can be forcibly removed from their families, simply for being Pit Bulls.

It is also the most popular pet dog in this country as it is ranked as the number one companion dog of all the breeds in Japan.

At the same time, raising license fees and increasing restrictions on the most responsible pet owners and breeders in society reduces the number of well - bred, quality dogs and cats available to the public and assures that poorer sources will emerge to fill the demand.

The most recessive version of K is ky; two copies of ky will allow another gene, A (agouti,) to express itself in a number of patterns commonly seen in other breeds, such as tan points.

Labrador Retriever — There is a reason why the goofy, lovable Lab is the number one most popular breed in North America — they are the epitome of man's best friend.

A diverse group skilled in a number of disciplines, most working breeds are robust, intelligent and headstrong, often unsuitable for novice owners.

Pit Bulls are among the most popular dog breeds in America, so their bite numbers will be high relative to the number of Pit Bulls in existence.

Pit Bulls are being bred indiscriminately by so many people for so many reasons (the number one reason being cold, hard cash) that the Pit Bull is the most prevalent resident of the San Diego shelters at this time.

These sleeping habits change depending on a number of factors — age, weight, health, and other determinants that affect your dog's lifestyle, which is why the best dog bed is one of the most important dog supplies an owner can get in the beginning, especially for large breeds that are prone to arthritis and other problems.

Although there are a small number of Greyhounds bred for the show ring most adoptable Greyhounds are retired racers.

This pattern of a single dominant paternal haplotype and a small number of maternal haplotypes has been observed in most pure breeds and is therefore not unique to English bulldogs [21, 25].

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.

During World Wars I and II, when dog breeding became an unaffordable luxury for most people, the numbers of Italian Greyhounds in England dwindled dangerously low.

The sheer number of breeds that are classified as «medium sized» has helped them become the most popular size of dog in the world.

There are many reasons why German Sheperds stand in the front rank of canine royalty, but breed experts say their dogs» most important attribute is character: loyalty, courage, confidence, the ability to learn and retain commands for an amazing number of specialized jobs, and the willingness to put their life on the line in defense of loved ones.