Written breed standards were developed to serve as descriptions
of ideal dogs.
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.
The trick is to have a comprehensive vision
of the ideal dog that includes health and behavior as well as appearance, with a view toward the purpose these dogs are bred for, whether it is work, show or companion status.
Both Sheltie Standards define exact proportions
of the ideal dog.
Your dog's health benefits when you go in search
of the ideal dog food for him or her.
While you may have a set breed in mind, or a vision
of the ideal dog, don't count anything out until you meet the dog in person.
Just to make sure, O'Neil follows the dog quiz with more questions for the reader to help him determine if he has the desire, time, and energy to take care
of his ideal dog.
Not exact matches
Many
of the activities that we do after work — exercising, cooking, or even walking the
dog — are
ideal times for the perfect idea to strike.
Even D.F.M. C.O.O. Steve Rossi has acknowledged that the company's make - up is less than
ideal, telling me last week, «We have a lot
of cats and
dogs,» large papers and tiny ones, East Coasts, West Coasts and lots in between, some throwing off 25 percent margins, other considerably less.
Perhaps that is a cultural
ideal, but the truth is that most
of us were not raised in a «traditional» two - parent, 2 kids, 1
dog home (well, I was but that's beside the point).
When a person is loved by the instinctive actualization
of the conceptual innovation in the
ideal aim
of his
dog, it does not have the same experienced value as when he is voluntarily loved by another human being.
Walk - On's Bistreaux & Bar is celebrating the
dog days
of summer with an all - new sizzlin» Burger
of the Month and a cocktail menu
ideal for chilling out.
We landed the recipe for the pair's hot
dog tot, which boasts an
ideal ratio
of crisp outside and fluffy inside and is packed with chopped jalapeños, spicy pickles, cheddar cheese and,
of course, hot
dogs.
Unlike some
of the bulkier options, the OxFord 3 has three wheels, weighs less than 15 pounds and is
ideal for
dogs up to 35 pounds.
This protein - rich
dog food is
ideal for active small breeds, plus it's free
of animal by - products.
We've researched and reviewed a ton
of options on the market to help
dog owners find the
ideal option for their bulldog.
If you're looking for a value - pack
of dog toys for chewers that's
ideal for small and toy breeds, this option might be perfect for you!
This eight - pack is
ideal for entertaining multiple
dogs who all want their own toys, or for finding out what kinds
of toy your puppy or new foster likes!
Wet food is often an
ideal choice for picky eaters and also works well for
dogs who need to lose weight, since the water in wet
dog food «dilutes» the concentration
of ingredients.
Their ability to respect and follow others made
dogs the
ideal partners
of humans.
Colorado State University biologists say this sporadic ebb and flow
of prairie
dog plague is an
ideal model for the study
of rare infectious zoonotic disease — disease that can jump from wildlife to humans — like MERS (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome) and Ebola.
The short legs
of dachshunds, corgis, and Pekingese are considered
ideal for the way people once used these
dogs.
It's taken me a while to heal her gut and nail down the perfect diet for her, and I often joke that I am a holistic nutritionist to
dogs, having given many
of my friends»
dogs «consults» about their
ideal diet.
It must have been a producer's nightmare
of a film set, waiting for the starring
dogs to get that
ideal combination
of tricks that can lead to unlocking the emotion in the film.
Oscar season is,
of course, about high - minded
ideals and the finest in world cinema... but if you can woo voters with a cute kid or
dog, it sure doesn't hurt.
And with its repetitive chorus
of «My
dog is the best» and clear sentences that match text to action, the story is also
ideal for beginning readers.
If you love animals and need extra money to get rid
of student loans, then pet services like
dog walking and pet sitting could be the
ideal solution for you.
Other cheapo but effective security measures include using loud
dog sounds when a stranger approaches your house, putting up a «beware
of dog» sign even if you don't have a pet, and installing fake cameras (not
ideal but better than nothing).
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.
This type
of dog food is
ideal for automatic feeders.
Designed to last for hours
of playtime, they are
ideal for maintaining
dogs» good dental hygiene while playing, tossing and tugging.
If your
dog spends most
of his days lounging in your condo, don't feed him food with a protein level that is
ideal for
dogs who herd sheep all day.
The size
of the nuggets is
ideal for all breeds
of dogs, and each has less than three calories per nugget.
A Mouse pet costume could be
ideal for a timid little Chihuahua... and
of course your mischievous Labrador pup might need a Prisoner pet costume to show just what a Bad
Dog he is!
The
ideal setup for such a small
dog would be a crate (for short - term confinement) placed inside
of a puppy pen (for long - term confinement).
Keep Christmas light wires covered or concealed as cats and
dogs may see these as an
ideal chew toy, running the risk
of getting electrocuted.
If you can find a
dog boarding facility that keeps
dogs out
of kennels that would be
ideal.
The Association believes that, after the recent adverse media coverage relating to the breeding
of pedigree
dogs, now is the
ideal time to seize the opportunity presented, to ensure that significant progress is made in the improvement
of dog health and welfare.
Of course in a perfect ideal situation every dog would be in a home with someone 24 hours a day, but it's just not reality... MOST PEOPLE WORK outside of the hom
Of course in a perfect
ideal situation every
dog would be in a home with someone 24 hours a day, but it's just not reality... MOST PEOPLE WORK outside
of the hom
of the home.
A breed full
of love for people and a zest for life, the boxer can be an
ideal family
dog.
Our pitch for shelter
dogs includes some basic themes: how rewarding it is to save a life, how great these shelter
dogs are... how this one comes from a long line
of geniuses and that
dog will make the
ideal running companion.
While Merrick's
dog foods contain a lot
of protein and few carbohydrates, it's still not that close to the
ideal dog's diet.
: Leash Reactivity Case Study — Camelot
Dog Training In an
ideal world, all our
dogs would be freely roaming off - leash without any risk
of disappearance, harm, unpleasant encounters with animal control, etc..
It's
ideal for pets who are fearful
of fireworks, other
dogs, strangers and other triggers, and can form part
of a behaviour therapy programme to help you and your
dog enjoy more out
of life together.
Once obtained, test results can be shared with your veterinarian to help get a better picture
of your
dog's
ideal size and weight and any potential health problems commonly seen in particular breeds.
Since the most common transmission
of Canine Distemper is air born,
dog parks, kennels, even grooming facilities can be
ideal places for
dogs to contract the virus.
Terriers and hounds, for instance, are a category
of dogs prone to barking and may not make the
ideal pets for somebody living in a studio in Manhattan!
In an
ideal world, all our
dogs would be freely roaming off - leash without any risk
of disappearance, harm, unpleasant encounters with animal control, etc..
Merrick's Limited Ingredient Diet is faithful to the
ideals of a limited - ingredient
dog food, utilizing only premium - quality deboned chicken to give its canine diet 30 %
of its proteins.
This guideline postulates that you should give your pet
dog food that is about 2 to 3 percent
of its
ideal body weight.