Sentences with phrase «numbers than that of other breeds»

It is thought that the large platelets of the Cavalier are able to provide the same function in lower numbers than that of other breeds.

Not exact matches

Kowalski says that although breed doesn't have a significant impact on the number of behavior concerns they see, some breeds typically require more attention or physical activity than others — though a great deal depends on the individual pet's age and personality.

2904, 115 L.Ed.2 d 1067 (1991)(harboring a «dog commonly known as a pit bull dog» is prima facie evidence of ownership of a vicious dog); City of Richardson v. Responsible Dog Owners of Texas, 794 S.W. 2d 17 (Tex. 1990); Greenwood v. North Salt Lake City, 817 P. 2d 816, 821 (Utah 1991)(pit bull dogs «are known for a unique combination of strength, agility, tolerance for pain, ․ aggressiveness ․ were historically bred for fighting and killing, ․ have experienced a proportionately higher number of bites and attacks ․ [and] that Animal Control treats pit bull dogs differently than other breeds»); American Dog Owners Assoc. v. City of Yakima, 113 Wash. 2d 213, 217, 777 P. 2d 1046, 1048 (1989); Dog Federation of Wisconsin, Inc. v. City of South Milwaukee, 178 Wis. 2d 353, 367, 504 N.W. 2d 375, 381 (Wis.Ct.App.)

Like other breeds of the dog, you can teach a number of different tricks to your Chihuahua training other than just responding to the clicker, knowing the name and touching to the required object.

The number of Malamutes received at these facilities (measured over a determined period of time) is proportionally much higher than many other breeds of dog.

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.

The Spanish study concluded, among other things, that there was no change in the number of dog bites reported, and that the restricted breeds, were responsible for less than 4 % of the reported bites both before and after the BSL took effect.

* 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.

Maddie's Fund, HSUS, the ASPCA, the Best Friends Animal Society, and the AVMA have since the Michael Vick case thrown their combined assets of more than $ 950 million behind pit bull advocacy, including overturning breed - specific legislation that protects the public and other animals, in hopes of reducing the numbers of pit bulls killed in animal shelters.

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.

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.

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.

Bred more for the purpose of hunting vermin rather than for «type,» a number of other breeds are in the Rat Terrier's background.