Sentences with phrase «of purebred dogs as»

AKC Obedience Trials demonstrate the usefulness of the purebred dog as a companion to man.

Not exact matches

Eggleston's part of the project was aimed at finding genetic markers that would help biologists zero in on the genes that cause defects in purebred dogs, such as hip dysplasia and epilepsy.

Boyko and his Cornell postdoc Laura Shannon then compared these dogs» genomes, as well as the genomes of more than 4500 purebreds from 161 breeds, at almost 189,000 spots along their chromosomes.

In addition to collecting DNA from hundreds of modern wolves as well as mutts and purebred dogs, the dual - origin researchers extracted DNA from dozens of ancient dogs, including a particularly high - value sample from a 4,800 - year - old animal unearthed in Newgrange, Ireland.

Charges of misconduct which fall under the jurisdiction of The American Kennel Club (AKC rules, both for conduct at dog shows as well as other matters pertaining to purebred dogs), will be subject to AKC rules and adjudication procedures.

One principal advantage of a purebred is that you can more accurately determine what the dog will look like as an adult and how the pet is likely to behave.

First know that, as a result of their breeding, purebred dogs very often have genetic disorders and medical issue predispositions, certainly no less often than shelter dogs.

There are many sizes and shapes of dogs and cats or kittens and puppies at shelters as well are purebred varieties.

There was a great deal of ill feeling from the dog show community when Pedigree featured sad shelter dogs in commercials on Westminster broadcasts and used the show as a way to raise money for shelter dogs without making any donations to purebred rescue groups.

Although purebred dogs are sometimes denigrated as harboring all sorts of genetic abnormalities and mixed breed dogs are sometimes claimed to be healthier than their purebred cousins, the truth is that all dog have the same range of health problems.

Like many breeds pushing popularity the Pug has an issue also, not with so much purebred Pugs but those purebreds being used to create «Puggles», an essentially crossbred dog some produce to sell for large amounts of money as a designer dog.

Further, the AKC advocates purebred dogs as family companions and works to promote responsible dog ownership and the rights of all dog owners.

A good breeder should show you the mother of the puppies as well as paperwork certification if he or she is claiming the dogs are purebred.

Founded in 1884 by 13 dog breed clubs, most of which were American, the newly formed AKC pledged to advance the breeding, study and exhibition of purebred dogs, as well as establishing the maintenance and running of purebred dogs.

At the APBR we develop and provide an umbrella of programs, resources, services and opportunities to wrap around our members needs to help give our members an «Ongoing Positive Experience» and support as purebred Pit Bull dog owners.

At the APBR we develop and cater an umbrella of programs, resources, services and opportunities to wrap around our members needs to help give our members an «Ongoing Positive Experience» and support as purebred Pit Bull dog owners.

Much of the press coverage (and, indeed, the press release from UC Davis itself) suggested that the study found that mixed breed dogs were not healthier than purebred dogs, as campaigners often maintain.

Purebred pets can become homeless just as easily as mixed breed dogs, and one quarter of dogs in shelters are pPurebred pets can become homeless just as easily as mixed breed dogs, and one quarter of dogs in shelters are purebredpurebred.

These kinds of show breeders try and monopolize the breeding, showing, and sale of purebreds, for their own purely selfish reasons, touting the show driven * breed standard * as if it were the bible and is if they are * dog Gods *.

Active in purebred dogs since 1970, she is a founding member of her local humane society, belongs to the Collie Club of America, and has served as president, on the board, and as show chair for the Paper Cities Kennel Club in Wisconsin.

All these * other * colors can be fully registered with the two largest most respected dog - registering bodies in North America, perhaps in the world, the CKC (Canadian Kennel Club) and the AKC (American Kennel Club), and as such are fully purebred dogs with certified pedigrees, and have been so for just as long as the * show * colors of Mini Schnauzers.

The researchers found that the prevalence of 13 of the 24 genetic disorders was approximately the same in purebred dogs as in their mixed - breed counterparts.

Ted Paul, a breeder of champion dogs with a distinguished past as an AKC dog judge and past presidencies with the Collie Club of America, the Purebred Dog Breeders and Fanciers Association, and the Cleveland Collie Cldog judge and past presidencies with the Collie Club of America, the Purebred Dog Breeders and Fanciers Association, and the Cleveland Collie ClDog Breeders and Fanciers Association, and the Cleveland Collie Club.

The LRC has a hardline stance: If your dog is a «silver» version of one of the standard colors, such as the Champagne color, then your dog is not a purebred Lab.

However, recently, there has been a good deal of debate as to whether or not a purebred dog is a good thing.

However, as with any mixed breeding, you are likely to get a dog that exhibits the characteristics of one breed over the other, especially if the breeders are not using 100 % purebred animals in the first place.

They will also serve as walking advertisement for the benefits of buying a purebred dog from a responsible breeder!

In the process of tallying the numbers of purebred dogs in America — or at least those that are registered — the American Kennel Club detected some interesting trends, such as how the nation's most popular dog, the Labrador retriever, is losing ground in some towns.

There certainly has been plenty of DNA proof over the years to show that these * other colored * Miniature Schnauzers are indeed as purebred as their own show dogs.

Before we look at the Pitbull Cur, let's look at some of the controversial aspects of owning a designer dog or first generation mix as opposed to a purebred dog.

A reputable breeder of purebred dogs has an ethical responsibility to the betterment of the breed as defined by the breed standard, as well as creating a place that is a safe and healthy environment for all of the dogs.

A: We are constantly making upgrades and updates to our algorithm as well as our reference database of purebred dogs.

They often experience fewer health problems, such as hip dysplasia, which is all too common in purebred pups, and breathing problems that are frequent in dogs of brachycephalic breeds (those with short snouts, such as Pugs and English Bulldogs).

Along with its more than 5,000 licensed and member clubs and its affiliated organizations, the AKC advocates for the purebred dog as a family companion, advances canine health and well - being, works to protect the rights of all dog owners and promotes responsible dog ownership.

As was previously mentioned, the term «designer dog» is often used interchangeably with the term «hybrid dog» because most designer breeds are nothing more than a crossbreed of two different purebreds.

Mixed breed dogs, often referred to as «mutts,» are dogs who have genes from more than one type of purebred dog.

The Cavalier, as a purebred dog, comes from generations and generations of breeding dogs with a common gene pool giving a predictable characteristic appearance, temperament and function.

As a hybrid, the Labrala does not qualify to join the American Kennel Club's (AKC) elite listing of purebred dogs.

In the end, your mixed breed dog provides the same level of unconditional love, companionship and loyalty as any purebred pedigree.

Certain events are only open to purebred dogs, but as of 2014 the majority of events are open to mixed and unrecognized breeds as well.

Lori has been involved with purebred Bernese Mountain Dogs almost all of her adult life and has served the breed in many volunteer capacities including as President of the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America.

Purebred dogs not only cost more money up front, but they are usually the dogs that have genetic predispositions to certain types of health problems, while mixed breeds are not as susceptible.

The data from the AKC, the country's only nonprofit dog registry, comes from paid registrations by breeders and owners of purebred dogs, and makes the dog eligible for AKC events such as dog shows.

To advance knowledge within the community in general on dog care and training as well as improve breeding and management of purebred dogs

The problem is that the initiative appears to be limited to purebreds, though the crisis created by vicious animals extends far beyond those sacred breeds and the owners most likely to need such encouragement are least likely ever to hear of it.According to the AKC, the test will consist of 10 categories that will show the dog's acceptance of strange people and strange dogs and of being handled in routine ways, such as grooming or petting by unfamiliar people.

The primary goal of the program is to promote and encourage juniors to participate in the sport of American Kennel Club purebred dog events with Cavaliers, as well as to become active in the ACKCSC.

Purebred dog breeders of today «have inherited a breeding paradigm that is, at the very least, a bit anachronistic in light of modern genetic knowledge, and that first arose out of a pretty blatant misinterpretation of Darwin and an enthusiasm for social theories that have long been discredited as scientifically insupportable and morally questionable.»

At present, it is well known that distichiasis affects many purebred dogs and occasionally some cross bred dogs as well, and the list of supposedly predisposed breeds now includes 109 different breeds [21].

She is licensed by the American Kennel Club as a judge of purebred dogs, is the breeder of several Best in Show dogs, and is committed to quality training for all canines.

Like many dogs, both purebred and not, Bullmastiffs can develop cancer as well as bloat, a sudden and life - threatening swelling of the abdomen; owners should educate themselves about its symptoms and what to do should bloat occur.