Sentences with phrase «of certain dog breeds»

As a result, numerous U.S. cities and municipalities have instituted leash laws and ordinances, calling for the ban of certain dog breeds.

Another similar study concluded that there was «no evidence for the classification of certain dog breeds as being hypoallergenic.»

Obviously, the genetic factor is important but apart from this clear factor, the shape of certain dog breeds makes them at higher risk of being affected by GDV.

to focus a little bit on the temperament and requirements of certain dog breeds in order to work out if the dog is compatible with your lifestyle.

The genesis of this type of legislation is the idea that prohibiting the presence of certain dog breeds considered «dangerous» or «aggressive» will reduce the incidence of dog attacks.

In order to maintain the characteristics of a desired breed, the dangerous practice of inbreeding was introduced and thus, the population of certain dog breeds began to increase.

[19] It has been concluded that «findings imply that when selective breeding was done by humans, it squashed the snouts of certain dog breeds, it also morphed their brains» (Scientific American, 2010).

Be cautious of certain dog breeds (Rottweilers, pit bulls, German Shepards) that account for over fifty percent of fatal dog bites and closely supervise children when in the presence of animals.

«There are a lot of people that just like the look of a certain dog breed, but they need to make sure the dog's energy level and personality is the right fit.»

Not exact matches

There are certain breeds that make up a disproportionate amount of dog bite claims, making insurance companies less willing to cover any liability issues they cause.

Clearly, selective breeding can cause dramatic changes in a creature like a dog, so what does it matter whether it's humans doing the selecting of traits, or nature preferring certain traits based on suitability to survive?

Creating a picture to the general public that certain breeds of dog are dangerous and others not is hugely irresponsible.»

Rather than penalising certain breed types, which compromises the welfare of the animal, Dogs Trust wants to see a clear legislative focus on «deed not breed» and a new dialogue on the social problem of «dangerous owners»..

The implementation of the Dangerous Dogs Act (DDA) has not prevented dog attacks, despite having devastating consequences for the welfare of certain breed types.

Mealey, a veterinarian and pharmacologist at WSU's College of Veterinary Medicine, will receive a 2013 Women to Watch in Life Science Award for identifying why certain dog breeds suffer deadly drug reactions while others do just fine — and then doing something about it.

Humans have long bred plants and animals to favor certain traits (e.g., dogs that retrieve things, trees that produce a lot of fruit).

«It's very individual which dogs or cats will set someone with pet allergies off — and one dog of a certain breed could cause a reaction when another one may not,» says Camille DeClementi, VMD, a veterinarian at the ASPCA.

Certain breeds are more tolerable of pain, such as Labradors, because they are a type of dog designed to jump into ice - cold water.

Certain breeds of dogs are difficult to insure.

Most pets aren't problematic, but some renters insurance in Indiana may exclude all dog liability, or liability for certain breeds of dogs.

This mostly applies to things like certain breeds of dogs.

It's common to exclude certain breeds of dogs.

They include things such as mitigating damages to the extent possible, prompt reporting of the claim, and alerting the company to changes in risk such as getting a new dog of certain breeds.

You do not want to find yourself making costly repairs because your insurance policy doesn't cover certain damages or breeds of dogs.

Prior bad experience: Some dogs react only to a certain breed, type or look of dog.

Our breed of choice (I include mixed breeds too) often reflects our ideal mate of choice, showing that our love for a certain dog concurs with the universe's law of attraction.

The shelter receives approximately 1,800 pets each year surrendered by owners whose new homes don't accept certain breeds, most of which are dogs.

«Finding out what type of dog they have helps as certain breeds have classic play behaviors,» says Yellin.

But the idea that you can buy a certain breed of dog and think it will cause less allergy problems for a person already dog - allergic is not borne out by our study,» she said.

Interestingly, the ban on certain breeds (e.g., pit - bull types in the United Kingdom in the 1990s), invariably fails to lower the number of dog bites, which keeps rising.

Of course, your pooch's wet nose could be genetic — certain dogs and dog breeds are just born with colder and wetter snouts — but external reasons are another possible causing factor.

«When people realize that you rescued a dog of a certain breed or age, they start bombarding you with more and more dogs, and I discovered how many senior dogs were being relinquished to shelters,» she says.

Certain breeds of dogs are genetically predisposed to particular types of cancers.

«Knowledge of the true breed makeup of a dog can help owners work with their vets to be on the lookout for certain diseases they never would have suspected and increase the chances their dog lives a healthy and happy life,» she says.

Most of our dog breeds are pre-programmed, through selective breeding, to find certain behaviors to be self reinforcing / rewarding.

There are a variety of brushes that are appropriate for certain breeds of dogs.

Primary epilepsy is widely believed to be inherited, as evidenced by it prevalence in certain lines of dogs and cats, as well as its tendency to exist more commonly in pure bred animals a opposed to those of mixed breed.

Certain breeds, and any dog that visibly shows aggression in front of airline staff, must travel in a «dangerous dog container (CR82).»

This intense training method focuses and keys in on instinctual traits of certain aggressive breeds, honing skills to develop a useful, happy, effective canine companion and working dog.

It makes good sense to know the breed you may be thinking of buying or rescuing, and to better understand what you can do to prevent problems for your own dog if you already have a certain breed.

Certain breeds of dogs react indifferently to chocolate.

Using examples from academic literature, popular culture, legal cases, and the media, he illustrated how a combination of media, myths, and politics have led society to fear certain dogs based on their presumed breed or appearance.

There are certain Great Dane health issues and dog illnesses that seem to pester our breed and we've dedicated an entire section to the subject of health.

Additionally, dog owners should be aware that certain breeds of dogs are more prone to ear infections than others.

Your dog might belong to a breed that is prone to certain kinds of illnesses.

From time to time certain conditions or exaggerations may be considered to have the potential to affect dogs in some breeds adversely, and judges and breeders are requested to refer to the Kennel Club website for details of any such current issues.

Some dogs are already predisposed to certain kinds of cancer, for instance, or have a high incidence of hip dysplasia in the breed.

However, there are certain dog breeds known for excellent guard dog traits that come from years of careful breeding.

Certain dog breeds, particularly smaller ones, are in general at a greater risk of being overweight.

note: Certain dog breeds (hearding breeds like Collies, Sheepdogs, and all crosses of these breeds) have shown sensitivity to Ivermectin and even a low dosage could show signs of poisoning.