A responsible breeder always strives to breed healthy dogs that conform to the breed standard - a written description of the ideal dog
of a particular breed by which it is bred and judged at dog shows.
Not exact matches
A few
of the obvious drives that pack us off, daily or weekly or episodically or, for some, in hope, permanently, are fear or even terror in the
particular given set
of circumstances; the sheer discouragement and exhaustion
of facing questions without answer; profound disillusionment — it takes many forms — with the pertinent, prevailing system or systems; deep and bitter contempt for one's own society,
bred of the abysmal failure to attain in consistent practice even a semblance
of the justice professed and acclaimed; despair — so it was with the college generation
of the late sixties — over the formidable obduracy
of a political establishment in going its merciless way quite apparently deaf to the cries
of anguish
of its empathetic and real victims, victims
by the tens
of millions here and around the world.
when i referred to walcott as the whippet i was roundly condemned
by the arsene fan club that passes for football pundits on this site... i now see that i was wrong... and would like to extend my profoundest apologies to whippets everywhere for maligning the genuine qualities
of that
particular breed... as for walcott...
Most divergence between
breeds, however, involves many genes, unwittingly selected
by breeders aiming to refine the characteristics
of particular lineages.
In June, he and his colleague Thaddeus Stappenbeck argued in Nature that all mouse studies should use littermate controls: When studying the activity
of a
particular gene,
breed mice with and without that gene
by starting with heterozygous parents.
CNAP has also created a toolbox for producing plants that are
bred to thrive in
particular regions
by delving into the genotypes
of Artemisia from several places around the world.
Told ensemble style
by writer - director Jerry LaMothe, Brooklyn
bred himself, Blackout's cast
of characters face mostly predictable fates and outcomes to their
particular quandaries, most
of which are established during the first half - hour
of the film before the blackout kicks in.
The
particular segment is being dominated
by the Nexus 7 right now, though the new
breed of Kindle Fires is getting a fair share
of consumer attention.
You might legitimately criticize Google's Android for
breeding a lot
of fragmentation in the mobile market, but what the open - source OS has also done is help make wireless devices like tablets and smartphones truly mainstream, and,
by way
of being a «free» OS, pave the way for some interesting devices that cater specifically to
particular market segments.
Consequently, I was quite surprised to run across a paper (1) published in 2006 about a study that was able to substantially reduce in incidence and severity
of hip dysplasia in Labradors — not
by locating
particular genes or implementing strategically - designed
breeding programs — but
by reducing food consumption.
The final session
of the morning was presented
by Penny Rankine - Parsons,
Breed Health Coordinator for French Bulldogs, who gave an excellent account of how that particular breed has developed a breed health strategy and the progress that has been
Breed Health Coordinator for French Bulldogs, who gave an excellent account
of how that
particular breed has developed a breed health strategy and the progress that has been
breed has developed a
breed health strategy and the progress that has been
breed health strategy and the progress that has been made.
They also aim at preserving the genotype
of the
particular breed, ensuring the health and genetic conformity
of every kitten born to the standards set
by The International Cat Association.
Before selecting your dog, be honest with yourself about your experience with dogs and the likelihood
of you being able to deal effectively with the challenges presented
by particular breeds.
The term «teacup» is used
by some breeders to refer to the smallest dogs
of a
particular breed, though these pups are not considered a separate
breed from their larger counterparts.
This latest survey was designed to determine the opinion
of a large sample
of the population about the issue
of whether the problem
of aggressive dogs is mostly due to the genetics
of particular breeds or due to the nature
of the rearing conditions and environment provided
by the dog's owner.
One argument made
by Bell,
of particular interest to Animal Folks and all
of us who are concerned with how
breeding dogs are viewed and treated within
breeding kennels, was the claim that «the state failed to prove the essential element that the dogs were pet or companion animals.»
In contrast, modern dog
breeds are
particular breed standards, sharing a common set
of heritable characteristics, determined
by the kennel club that recognizes the
breed.
Of particular note was the initiative
by the Swedish Kennel Club (Goran Bodegard) for
Breed Specific Strategies and Breed Specific Instructions (BSI) for show judges regarding morphologic breed type related to exaggerations in pedigree
Breed Specific Strategies and
Breed Specific Instructions (BSI) for show judges regarding morphologic breed type related to exaggerations in pedigree
Breed Specific Instructions (BSI) for show judges regarding morphologic
breed type related to exaggerations in pedigree
breed type related to exaggerations in pedigree dogs.
While this
breed does tend to have more than its fair share
of medical problems, some fortunate owners will find that their
particular dog bucks the trend
by remaining very healthy throughout most
of its life.
These laws may be passed after one or more attacks
by a dog
of a
particular breed or mix so that city council members can assure citizens they are «doing something» about a voter concern.
As long as the stock
of your
breeding does not carry genetic traits that are recessive such that they produce themselves in increasing numbers
by breeding two carriers, line -
breeding is appropriate to concentrate on the positive traits that
particular dogs may carry and bring them forward into successive generations.
This is followed
by select videos
of the
particular dog
breed and last but not the least - comments - experience, discussion about the specific dog
breed, problems, photos
of dogs, etc..
This is achieved
by selecting only the best, most suitable male (stud dog) to mate with the most suitable female
of that
particular breed.
This can be accomplished
by choosing the right food for your
particular breed of dog.
Irresponsible ownership primarily is: Irresponsible
breeding Leaving your dog outside chained up with no human contact (or very little) Training your dog to fight Not giving your dog proper socialization with all kinds
of people varying in age colour and sex Walking your dog off leash in public Not Spaying and neutering Not keeping your pet's shots up to date Not having your dog licensed
by the city Not keeping your dog on a proper diet Not having a properly fenced yard Not having your dog obedience trained (These are in no
particular order)
Not all rescue dogs are Heinz 57: If you've got your heart set on a
particular kind
of dog, it's simple to track one down, either
by searching internet rescue sites, or
by contacting the national
breed rescue.
You can search for dogs
by age,
breed, sex and more, so this is a useful site if you have your heart set on a
particular breed of dog.
The average cost
of a
particular breed can be determined
by talking to several breeders, not
by looking at pups in a pet store.
The reasons go back to dogs» domestication from wolves at least 15,000 years ago, followed
by hundreds
of years
of intensive
breeding to select for
particular physical and behavioral traits, often starting from a very few individuals.
Cavalier spaniels are super sweet, but according to my vet in
particular and information on the
breed nearly all will have some sort
of heart problem
by ten.
A very small percentage
of dogs and some
breeds in
particular are affected
by gluten sensitivities.
The Shar Pei is one
of the 15 high profile
breeds designated
by the Kennel Club as requiring
particular monitoring
by reason
of visible conditions which may cause health and welfare concerns
However, our
breed like most others has experienced historic inbreeding stemming from the choices made
by recent generations
of breeders who have used one sire more than others or frequently sought the output
of a
particular kennel.
All -
breed clubs welcome purebred dog owners
of every
breed registered
by the AKC, and hold dog shows evaluating a dog's conformation to its
particular breed standard.
Each specific
breed of dog has
particular standards set out
by the American Kennel Club determining what makes a dog the best
of its
breed.
The 15
breeds have been identified
by the Kennel Club as having
particular health problems often due to poor conformation as a result
of having been
bred with exaggerated characteristics.
Savvy dog fanciers understand the importance
of locating the right training for their Staffie; a training that is kind and humane, dog friendly and taught
by experts who have the skills to deal with their
particular breed.
It is important that we remember that a
breed standard is drawn up, and interpreted,
by a
particular group
of human beings.
Those who have chosen a
breed and are looking at puppies from a
particular litter can research the sire and dam
of the litter
by proving the name and
breed in the form at http://www.offa.org/search.html.
Doing a genetic test and subsequently eliminating an individual from the
breeding population may not be the best strategy, as
by targeting a
particular allele at one genetic locus for removal from the gene pool
of a
particular breed, breeders may in fact increase allele frequency
of genetic variants on alternative haplotypes at the same, or a different locus, that are recessively deleterious.
Yet, both are hit with restrictions while the causes
of problems in each case find new opportunities: one to commit armed crimes unopposed
by any force, and the other to fill the void
of puppy and kitten demand as responsible home - based breeders — dedicated
breed enthusiasts in
particular — cut back or quit.
One study, in
particular, found that over 90 %
of dogs identified
by an adoption agency did not have the visually identified
breeds as the predominant
breed in their DNA analysis.
By breeding multiple generations
of animals with a
particular color trait, that color is more likely to be passed on.
Thoughtful selection
by breeders, using this information, has greatly reduced the incidence
of hip dysplasia in those
breeds in
particular countries.
The principal aim
of BIGGSD is to help rehome German Shepherd dogs in the UK & Ireland and this is done mainly
by: Making people aware
of the dogs in need, at rescue centers, dog pounds, other rescue organisations and with private individuals Bringing
particular attention to the plight
of dogs who are under immediate threat
of being put to sleep (pts) Helping to fund the kennelling, fostering & transport costs whenever possible via the BIGGSD fund Bringing German Shepherd dog loving people together through this board as a community Helping any other
breed or crossbreed dog too, to find a safe, secure and loving home whenever possible Offering a list
of homecheckers, volunteers & fosterers that are members on the site who can help rescues & private individuals whenever possible and providing the ability to request help too.
«Statistics on fatalities and injuries caused
by dogs can not be responsibly used to document the «dangerousness»
of a
particular breed, relative to other
breeds, for several reasons.»
A special report published in the Canadian Veterinary Journal states that all dogs are a product
of their environment regardless
of their
breed, and a dog's
particular personality is not only formed
by genetics, but instead a mixture
of genetics, socialization, training, and it's treatment.
Those
of us in
Breed Rescue are small, private, shelter - like groups run by volunteers dedicated to a particular b
Breed Rescue are small, private, shelter - like groups run
by volunteers dedicated to a
particular breedbreed.
Owners can help improve the longevity
of their dog's healthy lifestyle
by researching nutrition for their
particular dog
breed and size.
Most
of these
breeds exploded onto the scene over the past 150 years, spurred
by the Victorian - era passion for the «dog fancy» — the selective
breeding of dogs to enhance
particular characteristics.