Sentences with phrase «of dog breeds in»

There are hundreds of dog breeds in the world, and each is known for certain physical characteristics and personality traits.

This breed is considered one of the most cat - like of the dog breeds in attitude: it is alert, intelligent, and independent, and it uses its paws to wash and wipe its face.

There are hundreds of dog breeds in the world.

There are a lot of dog breeds in the world and even more cross breeds than can be counted.

The creation and recognition of dog breeds in an organized way sprung out of that movement.

Currently EBVs for hip and elbow scores, which measure the propensity for hip and elbow dysplasia, are available for a variety of dog breeds in several countries, including Finland, Sweden, UK and USA (http://www.kennelliitto.fi/en/news/frequency-of-canine-hip-and-elbow-dysplasia-decreasing-in-finland; [64]; http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/services/public/mateselect/ebv/Default.aspx; https://secure.vet.cornell.edu/bvhip/).

You'll find many types of dog breeds in the world - everything from tiny 2 - pound lap dogs to 200 - pound live - stock protection dogs, from dogs with extremely short muzzles to those with elegant long noses, and from those with squat, sturdy bodies and short legs made for power to those with long legs and bodies made for running.

Many of the dog breeds in the AKC Hound group were originally used as hunting dogs.

When people talk about non-shedding dogs, they are often people who have little understanding of dog breeds in general.

Virginia Paws for Pits is dedicated to rescuing and finding homes for the most misunderstood of dog breeds in the Shenandoah Valley region.

The HSUS Breeders Advisory and Resource Council (BARC) is composed of responsible breeders from around the country who have a particular interest in improving the lives of dogs bred in the inhumane, commercial breeding facilities known as puppy mills.

Campaigning for the reform of dog breeding in the UK through our political contacts and by working with other welfare organisations.

In the 1880s, Irish Terriers were the fourth most popular of any dog breed in England.

In point of fact, the Labrador Retriever has been the most popular type of dog breed in the country for at least 15 consecutive years.

According to the list, Labrador Retrievers are the most popular type of dog breed in the country.

However, there is no census of dogs across the US and Canada, and mandatory registration imposed by municipalities is not always respected by the owners, so it is impossible to know the population of each dog breed in North America.

The purpose of this act is to prohibit the cruel and inhumane treatment of dogs bred in large operations by requiring large - scale dog breeding operations to provide each dog under their care with basic food and water, adequate shelter from the elements, necessary veterinary care, adequate space to turn around and stretch his or her limbs, and regular exercise.

Not exact matches

IN RESPONSE TO PET DEATHS, UNITED AIRLINES IS BANNING A BUNCH OF POPULAR DOG AND CAT BREEDS FROM FLYING Mastiffs, Pekingese, shih - tzus, several bulldog breeds, as well as Burmese and Persian cats, all got theBREEDS FROM FLYING Mastiffs, Pekingese, shih - tzus, several bulldog breeds, as well as Burmese and Persian cats, all got thebreeds, as well as Burmese and Persian cats, all got the boot.

There are 90 million dogs in the United States and approximately 20 %, or 18 million, of them are pit bull related breeds.

Renters insurance companies will exclude these dog breeds listed below because of their risk of resulting in a claim is too high to insure.

Available in a choice of two different sizes for dogs of all breeds, this poop scooper system comes complete with a heavy - duty zinc - plated steel pan and spade for easy cleanups.

It is available in a choice of two different sizes for dogs of different breeds.

In this case, in lieu of humans, the predators — hyenas, lions and wild dogs — will be the agent (blindly, unintentionally) doing the selective breedinIn this case, in lieu of humans, the predators — hyenas, lions and wild dogs — will be the agent (blindly, unintentionally) doing the selective breedinin lieu of humans, the predators — hyenas, lions and wild dogs — will be the agent (blindly, unintentionally) doing the selective breeding.

As with most human activities, as our knowledge of evolution and genetics increased, dog breeding improved and exploded in the 1900s.

After many years of such selective breeding, the resultant dogs would differ so much in body shape, leg length and, perhaps, lung capacity to their ancestor as to be considered a separate breed.

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?

Since different races, like different breeds of dogs or horses, develop different capacities, it followed that distinct gradations in moral capacities would be found among human races.

We can change normal dogs into pit bulls in a handfull of controlled breedings.

In the case of dogs, we also created craven suck ups bred to alleviate our loneliness and bolster our self - esteem.

If, for example, a dog breeder only ever allows the fastest male dogs to breed with the fastest female dogs, after many years of such selective breeding the resultant dogs will differ so much in body shape, leg length and, perhaps, lung capacity from their ancestor as to be considered a separate breed.

If, for example, a hunter - gatherer only ever allows the fastest male dogs to breed with the fastest female dogs, after many years of such selective breeding the resultant dogs would differ so much in body shape, leg length and, perhaps, lung capacity from their ancestor as to be considered a separate breed.

However, and this is where evolution kicks in, all breeds of dog alive today descended from wolves.

As with most human activities, as our knowledge increased, dog breeding improved and exploded in the 1900s, with the current 600 or so breeds of dogs all descendent from the original wolf.

In keeping fowls, pigs, dogs, and swine, let not their times of breeding be neglected, and persons of seventy years may eat flesh.

That breed of dog hails from Alaska, so when the weather gets really cold Belichick won't have to dress Nike up in the outfit he wore in Week 17 against the Jets.

However, serious breeders know that this is just another dog show, that top specimens of many breeds do not attend it, that the results are only one judge's opinion, that victors frequently are defeated in ensuing weeks at other shows.

Isn't it «breaking a fly on a wheel,» however, to work up a lather of righteous indignation over a state of things in the business of breeding dogs that is far more egregiously conspicuous at most other levels of our society?

I do maintain that almost every Doberman breeder whom I have met, and I have met many of them from coast to coast, is a pretty dedicated person who has striven through careful breeding to eliminate the less desirable traits which were inherent in the German dogs of 20 years or so ago.

It is the most important dog show in America, but I doubt whether a half a dozen people scattered among our 50 states purchase a dog of a particular breed simply because that breed happened to go best - in - show at Westminster.

Over the years she owned 85 different breeds of dogs, and she helped popularize the English cocker spaniel and the German shepherd in this country.

If called upon to explain their addiction to the sport, field trial enthusiasts are apt to go textbook on you and talk loftily of «improving the breed» and «demonstrating the performance of a perfectly trained dog in the hunting field.»

Since they look rather like a large breed of dog, I am pretty sure our neighbors won't even notice, so I'm not too worried about being turned in to animal control.

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.

Print out these dog coloring pages for your toddler or preschooler to learn about the different breeds of dogs in the world.

Vivian actually has two malteses at home (same breed as my little Rupert), and I thought she'd be great in providing perspective on how she handled preparing her dogs for the arrival of baby Mason.

How many of those animals that you speak of have been so overbred (or bred to have ridiculous traits in the case of cats and dogs) that they physically can not give birth naturally without assistance?

We want to see action to address the practice of breeding dogs to produce changes in bodily form and / or function which are detrimental to their health or quality of life..

Dogs Trust would like to see the next UK Government introducing the compulsory microchipping of dogs, taking action to address the worrying trend in bull - breed type dogs in urban areas, and implementing a cross-departmental approach to education on responsible dog ownership.&raDogs Trust would like to see the next UK Government introducing the compulsory microchipping of dogs, taking action to address the worrying trend in bull - breed type dogs in urban areas, and implementing a cross-departmental approach to education on responsible dog ownership.&radogs, taking action to address the worrying trend in bull - breed type dogs in urban areas, and implementing a cross-departmental approach to education on responsible dog ownership.&radogs in urban areas, and implementing a cross-departmental approach to education on responsible dog ownership.»

Bull terriers, Staffordshire bull terriers and pit bull terriers are among the most frequent offenders, with around one in three of the dogs carrying out attacks from this bull breed group.

Sadly overbreeding and negative publicity has resulted in many of these breeds being abandoned both on the streets and at rescue charities such as Dogs Trust.