In recognition of the dedication of breeders and the skills
of uncommon breeds, UKC already lists many of these obscure dogs among its more than 300 breeds.
About 20 years ago, I remember, when I owned the first dog
of an uncommon breed, my and my fellow fanciers» only interaction with a pet store.
It's not likely someone finds a breeder
of an uncommon breed nearby or a rescue dog of such an uncommon breed.
Not exact matches
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Window and door screens are
uncommon in many locales, and houses often have stagnant tubs or pools
of water in dark places that provide
breeding grounds for the homebound A. aegypti, which Scott calls «the cockroach»
of mosquitoes.
One
of the most popular
breeds in Singapore, Golden Retrievers are not an
uncommon sight here.
Because the English Foxhound is a very
uncommon breed, and you will often have to wait several months to attain one, it is suggested that you start looking ahead
of time and map out when you would like to have a dog.
Relationship again to 1966, the cat was extremely
uncommon because
of the delay in
breeding it.
It is not
uncommon for them to be
bred in warmer climates, but different measures need to be taken to ensure the happiness and healthiness
of the dog.
This
uncommon breed, traces its origins to a couple
of cats that were taken again to the UK from Turkey in 1955.
The traits have been present throughout the Pit Bulls
breed history, but it has not been something breeders have generally sought to produce, making it a fairly
uncommon color and keeping it hidden through many generations
of puppies.
The Rhodesian Ridgeback is still considered a relatively
uncommon breed; this is partially because they require plenty
of space, exercise, strong leadership and training.
«Pure
bred» cats are
uncommon and comprise approximately 3 - 5 %
of the cat population on this continent but, there are over 40
breeds recognized among all
of the feline registry organizations in North America.
Another kind
of hound dog
breed uncommon to many people, this dog has a body similar to a Basset hound although with a long, rough coat.
The Sealyham was once an abundant
breed, although now is fairly
uncommon and is on Great Britain's list
of most endangered native
breeds.
She also noted frequent injuries among puppies - a not
uncommon trademark
of wholesale
breeding.
It is not
uncommon to find people
breeding more than one kind
of dog (for example, quite a few Akita breeders are also interested in Shibas), but a breeder producing litters
of many different
breeds of dog is not going to be your best source, and probably should be suspected as a puppy - mill or disreputable breeder.
The main purpose for developing this particular
breed of rabbit was for show purposes, which back in those days, was
uncommon since rabbits were mainly used for meat purposes.
Still an
uncommon breed, it is bound to increase in popularity as a true miniature version
of the popular bull terrier.
Dark seal bulldogs can cover the genuine nature
of their puppies, making it less demanding to
breed uncommon shading
of this
breed.
With larger
breeds, litters
of 12 or more puppies are not
uncommon.
Like other
breeds of dog, Chihuahua can face common eye problem called dry eyes but among this
breed of dog, this is one
of the most
uncommon eye diseases which has been reported yet.
It's quite
uncommon to stumble on this
breed of dog, but it's worth to consider it if you're looking for a quiet dog.
On average the Saint Bernard
breed has a lifespan
of 8 years which is not
uncommon for large dog
breeds.
While most obvious in white - faced dogs, because the overflow
of tears leads to tear staining, as Cavalier owners know, this is not an
uncommon problem in our
breed.
It's still a fairly
uncommon breed so you won't find a whole lot
of breeders specializing in this mix.
If the disease is
uncommon, as with the progressive rod - cone degeneration (PRCD) form
of Progressive Retinal Atrophy in Australian Shepherds, or if use
of a test and careful
breeding decisions have markedly reduced the frequency
of a formerly common mutation (think what could be done with CEA in Collies,) testing could then be confined to only those dogs with known family history
of the disease or with relatives that have been DNA tested as carriers.
However, fewer than half
of these
breeds are
uncommon today.
They are a long ‐ lived
breed (12 ‐ 14 years average, 14 ‐ 18 not
uncommon and I've known
of two that have lived to 21 years
of age).
These conditions are
uncommon because, as long as it is
of early onset (i.e. becomes apparent before
breeding age is reached), the disorder can be readily eliminated by avoiding the
breeding of affected individuals.
Bred as a coach dog, the Dal is a
breed of uncommon energy and stamina that needs a firm hand.
Whether a breeder wants to participate in this type
of event is strictly up to them, but it is NOT
uncommon for a pure -
bred dog to have TWO sets
of titles — the Conformation titles («Dog show») and the Working titles («field events).