Sentences with phrase «of uncommon breeds»

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.

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In a career trajectory not uncommon among today's Internet - bred celebrities, the cashier - turned - viral heartthrob has officially announced his departure from the discount retailer in pursuit of online stardom.
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).
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