Sentences with phrase «on certain dog breeds»

Given the steady stream of news about municipalities all across the country considering some type of ban on pets — whether it's a ban on selling pets in pet stores or a ban on certain dog breeds — it is nice to hear that at least one local legislature is considering a ban on, well, bans.

The United Kennel Club (UKC) was created in 1898 in response to the AKC's restrictions on certain dog breeds.

Not exact matches

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?

Rather than penalising certain breed types, which compromises the welfare of the animal, Dogs Trust wants to see a clear legislative focus on «deed not breed» and a new dialogue on the social problem of «dangerous owners»..

The restrictions are based on assumptions that certain breeds are inherently dangerous, that such dogs can be reliably identified and that the restrictions will improve public safety, the study states.

Interestingly, the ban on certain breeds (e.g., pit - bull types in the United Kingdom in the 1990s), invariably fails to lower the number of dog bites, which keeps rising.

«Knowledge of the true breed makeup of a dog can help owners work with their vets to be on the lookout for certain diseases they never would have suspected and increase the chances their dog lives a healthy and happy life,» she says.

Dogs bred to guard, on the other hand, may be prone to territorial barking when an intruder is spotted, whereas, certain small breed dogs are often known for their sharp, «yappy» voiDogs bred to guard, on the other hand, may be prone to territorial barking when an intruder is spotted, whereas, certain small breed dogs are often known for their sharp, «yappy» voidogs are often known for their sharp, «yappy» voices.

This intense training method focuses and keys in on instinctual traits of certain aggressive breeds, honing skills to develop a useful, happy, effective canine companion and working dog.

Using examples from academic literature, popular culture, legal cases, and the media, he illustrated how a combination of media, myths, and politics have led society to fear certain dogs based on their presumed breed or appearance.

In fact, many prominent allergen researchers have declared that there is no scientific evidence to back up the claim that certain dogs are more or less allergenic than others based on breed alone.

Recently, there was a pure bred puppy in a high kill shelter here and «rescues» were fighting over her, when a friend inquired about adopting the dog she asked about the adoption fee the rescue said it depended on certain things and that once the dog was evaluated they would come up with a fee, so my friend asked if they had set fees and they responded no, because some dogs deserve a higher fee.

Apartment life is tough on certain breeds of dogs, who need space to run and stay active.

By understanding this, you can avoid certain dog breeds based on this information.

BSL stands for breed - specific legislation, which places restrictions on owning certain breeds of dogs, usually bull terrier breeds and mixes stereotyped for being aggressive.

Irresponsible or abusive people are always named on shows like animal planet — then this gives most people the reasoning for hating human behavior as such, and subsequently gives AR law the push to use such behavior as a BASIS for targeting the animals like certain dog breeds.

In part, enthusiastic responses to certain games are based on the dog's breed and individual preferences.

Certain dogs carry varied deficiencies common to the breed and mixing the two will just pass on to the mixed breed.

If you aren't familiar with my views on dangerous dogs, I'm wary of certain breeds that have a higher percentage of dangerous dogs that other breeds, this coming after an un-neutered male German Shepard bit my daughter in the face and went on to bit at least 5 more victims before the owners moved out of town to save the dog from being put down.

But when we take on small breeds, have we sacrificed opportunities for certain dog sports, activities and outdoor adventures?

Authors Vicki Croke and Sarah Wilson, experts on the complex bond between dogs and their owners, use quizzes, psychological insights, and humor to analyze why dog owners gravitate toward certain breeds as pets — and to explain what owner's choices reveal about their character and emotional makeup.

While most urban pet parents are responsible and do clean up after their pups, there are always a few bad seeds in the Big Apple — and there are certain blocks, usually on less densely populated streets, which seem to attract this breed of dog owner.

Part of the diagnosis depends on the age and breed of the dog, as different diseases are more common in certain breeds and at different ages.

On the other hand, detractors would say that although it's true dogs have distinct dispositions, certain breeds still share similar, instinctual traits.

(BVA Release) The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) have warmly welcomed the Welsh Assembly Government (WAG) announcement on reform of dog breeding legislation and the compulsory microchipping of certain dogs.

Although the ban on breed specific legislation allows Delaware's dog owners to open their family to any dog they choose, it does not prohibit landlords or property managers from barring certain breeds from housing, an issue that a large number of dog owners face.

It is the owner or handlers [that] can make a certain dog vicious, but entire breeds of dogs should not be outlawed based on the way some of them are trained.»

ROCHESTER - «Dog owners bit back at the possibility of expanded restrictions on certain breeds of dogs after a petition for breed - neutral legislation was presented to the Rochester City Council on Monday night.»

However, if you are not set on a certain breed, you should still have an idea of the type of dog you want.

The BSL section outlined that certain dogs were labelled «restricted» solely based on their breed.

The language of the bill in general tramples on many constitutional rights in many different ways, as well as allows dogs to be taken and killed off - hand under certain circumstances, regardless as to the actual breed or type of the dog.

In some cases, with certain breeds of dogs (boxers and Dobermans) there is an arrhythmia associated with bad heart muscle (cardiomyopathy) that can not be determined on a physical examination.

Ear cropping and tail docking have been performed on certain breeds of dog for many years.

While a dog's upbringing has a big effect on its temperament, certain traits and diseases are more likely in some breeds.

Some may concentrate on a certain breed of dog or cat.

At the same time, we do not want to give an adopter who has their heart set on a particular breed the impression that a dog is the breed they are after when we do not know for certain that this is the case.

As a direct consequence to decades of poor dog breeding practices, certain dog breeds face bigger challenges when they go into labor and may even require your knowhow on how to handle such situation.

Tan point patterns are standard on certain other breeds of dogs, such as the Doberman, certain spaniels, dachshunds, and black and tan coonhounds.

In 2000, the government of Lower Saxony, Germany ruled certain breeds of dogs especially dangerous and placed restrictions on their ownership.

Therapy dogs are not pigeonholed as a certain breed of dog; instead they are dogs that thrive on social contact.

Basic dog nutrition is the same across the board, though there are some differences in energy needs and certain breeds may benefit from certain kinds of diets based on their health profile.

Inherantly, the same would be true within all other breeds of dogs also... that their functionality at certain tasks will be varyingly different depending on the line the dog came from.

He should be selecting breed pairs based on genetics, meaning that the breeder looks for dogs who carry certain genetic traits and mates them with dogs who are most likely to replicate the desired traits or to eliminate problematic traits.

No generalizations can be made on dogs, so it is important to understand that behaviors atypical to the breed may arise in certain dogs regardless of research, genetics, and environmental influences.

My topic is on how just because some of the dogs of certain breeds are violent either through breeding or training not every dog is that way.

Until they can do that, they should say clearly that they can't identify most breeds in a mixed breed dog's makeup but can give an indication of type a certain percentage of the time based on actual controlled tests.

Of course, it always helps to research your breed of dog to see if certain shampoos work better than others on his or her coat.

Demodectic mange runs in certain bloodlines and breeds of dogs and (see article on mange).

Dogs are often at risk for certain types of heart disease depending on genetics, breed, age, and size.

Dewclaws provide certain breeds, such as the basenji and Catahoula leopard dog, gripping power for climbing trees, while dewclaws give the Great Pyrenees balance on rugged mountain terrain while herding sheep, and create a snowshoe effect in deep snowpack.