Sentences with phrase «of differences between the breeds»

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First, telling the difference between a pit bull and another breed of dog is almost impossible, even for the experts.

Says LeRoy Jolley, trainer of 1980 Kentucky Derby - winning filly Genuine Risk, «The difference between the two sexes as far as horse racing goes is that a filly only has to win one major stakes race in her life [to demonstrate exceptional breeding potential], whereas a colt, to be valuable as a stallion, has to be a top - rated performer almost every race of his life.

With such a limited breeding population, even a small number of deaths from disease can be the difference between the survival of a population or extinction.»

They used sequences of maternally inherited mitochondrial DNA and «microsatellite genotypes,» or DNA profiles, to both describe the genetic differences and outline migratory connections between both breeding and feeding grounds.

This variability has previously allowed only gross differences to be distinguished — between, say, an Arab horse, bred to run over distances, and an American quarter horse, which is bred to sprint for just a quarter of a mile.

In the 19th century, evolutionary biologist Charles Darwin pointed out that breeding led to striking differences between farm animals and plants and their wild counterparts, an observation that helped lay the foundation for his theory of evolution.

There are, however, large differences between breeds, and between dogs of the same breed.

Researchers from Uppsala University, Sweden, and the Broad Institute, USA, have identified both similarities and differences between a single tumor type in multiple dogs breeds; a finding they believe parallels the situation in the cancer of human patients.

The vast majority of differences reported between organic and conventional milk come from what cows are fed and their breed, and is not anything unique to being organic or conventional in itself.»

Researchers from Uppsala University, Sweden, and the Broad Institute, USA, have identified both similarities and differences between a single tumour type in multiple dogs breeds; a finding they believe parallels the situation in the cancer of human patients.

Researchers from SciLifeLab / Uppsala University, Sweden, and the Broad Institute, USA, have identified both similarities and differences between a single tumour type in multiple dogs breeds; a finding they believe parallels the situation in the cancer of human patients.

From the 16th to 18th centuries, as selective breeding allowed for better yields of «edible carrots,» the differences between the domesticated food crop and its wild counterpart grew, and many of these medicinal uses were abandoned.

The difference between pit bull types, Akitas, Huskies, or other powerful dogs, and breeds who are, in fact, more likely to bite (like Cocker Spaniels and Chihuahuas among others) is in the consequences, which increase in severity and mortality proportionally to the size and strength of the dog.

The book explains Coren's theories about the differences in intelligence between different breeds of dogs.

As noted above, although the only real difference between the four types of Belgian shepherds is coat type and color, the AKC registers three of the four types as separate breeds and enrolls the rough - coated variety in its Foundation Stock Service without full recognition.

Take a look at our article on the types and breeds of Spaniel dogs to learn the differences between them.

Knowing the differences between the two dog breeds can be very useful for taking care of your chosen dog pet.

Do they really need to know the difference between a tongue flick in a brachycephalic breed versus other breeds or decipher what the various amplitudes and heights of tail wags might indicate?

Even though the differences between non-low shedding dogs and low shedding dogs may not be huge, they are enough to reduce the amount of allergy attacks that people have when they are around certain breeds of dog.

Because of the size difference between the two purebred parents, it is unsafe to breed them together.

Yes, that millimeter of height or single misplaced hair could mean the difference between Best in Breed and runner - up when the competition is especially tough.

There should be a perceptible difference between males and females of the breed, with male Rottweilers exhibiting the massiveness that bears evidence of their mastiff ancestry.

A thoughtful choice of the best breed and the best individual dog for your needs can make the difference between a rewarding relationship lasting over ten years or a stressful and unpleasant situation ultimately ending up in the dog being relocated or put to death.

No differences in expression of 13 genetic disorders were detected between purebred dogs and mixed - breed dogs (ie, hip dysplasia, hypo - and hyperadrenocorticism, cancers, lens luxation, and patellar luxation).

Nose color is one of the most obvious differences between the two breeds.

Given the significant differences between the 60 breeds at the bottom of the stud book and those in the top and middle groups can not be ignored.

The most obvious difference between the breeds is the array of colors displayed by the European Burmese — ten to be exact.

In fact, the only difference then between the sampled groups was the nature of their breeding, whelping, weaning and prolonged, stressful transport.

By the way, the effect of geographic isolation and limited travel still can be seen in the minor differences that have evolved between such similar breeds as Malinois, Tervuren, Laekenois, Groenendael, Briard, GSD, Beauceron, and Dutch Shepherd.

Encourage people not only to educate themselves about the difference between individual breeds but also about the sheer ridiculousness of judging an entire classification of dog based on a select few incidences that receive sensationalized media coverage.

Look at historical photographs of most breeds and you will see marked differences between the greats of today and those of several decades or a century back.

These two workers were considered to be nothing more than regional types of the same breed in the past, but noticeable differences in appearance and personality between the two have served as the basis for their official separation.

Selecting the right breed can mean the difference between a dog having an excellent quality of life with a family that enjoys being around him or a dog spending all his time in a kennel because his family can not handle his energy level.

Purebred dogs are often predisposed to certain genetic and hereditary diseases and this has become evident with the stark difference in appearance between dogs of the same breeds a hundred years ago as compared to today.

Lisa is dedicated to changing the public perception of bully breeds and to help others understand the difference between the myths and facts associated with these breeds.

In this article we are going to talk about the differences between the two breeds and how you can use those to identify any of them!

I am not one to generalize & base my training on a dog's breed, as each dog is unique and with a large gradient of difference between dogs of the same breed.

They're often surrendered to shelters here and there is a need for rescue, so we do bring them into our program as well, but we understand the differences between the breeds and that flows into our re-homing process of them.

The difference between the barking among different breeds is the purpose and the degree of barking.

Of course, there is a distinct difference in aging between small dogs and giant breed dogs.

And many owners have a habit of overfeeding these breeds simply because it's not as easy to recognize the difference between normal and overweight in dwarf breeds.

In general, the Golden Retriever has a few small differences between the appearance of the American, Canadian and British breeds.

As the public face of The HSUS's new Breeders Advisory and Resource Council, Donnelly and McGriff provide input on public policy and help The HSUS raise awareness about the difference between responsible breeders — who breed happy, healthy dogs in clean, humane conditions — and puppy mills, factory - style facilities that focus on profit at the expense of animal welfare.

Although generally recognized as sub-sets of the same breed, there are recognizable differences between the two.

The lack of differences in weight and BSA between the three study groups (P > 0.05) can be explained by the fact that only small dog breeds were selected, which also accounts for the similar Ao.

The fact of the matter is that all dogs have the same basic nutritional requirements — there are no major differences between different breeds.

No statistical differences were found between breeds, age or sex, but a statistically significant association (p = 0.0033, R - square = 0.0854) was seen between the number of searches a dog performs and their energy requirement.

The breed began development in the 1980s when Judy Sugden, a breeder looking to find the difference between the mackerel markings in tabbies, noticed distinctive markings in one of her cats.

By evaluating large numbers of dogs the differences between breeds can be seen and understood.

Understanding what happened to the genes of the dog as it evolved, and the genetic differences between the breeds, will provide information that may enable intervention in some of the breed - specific health problems that continue to affect the welfare of many dogs.