In 2003, Ontario became the first major area of Canada to pass a ban
on particular breeds of dogs.
If you have your heart set
on a particular breed of dog, you don't necessarily have to purchase one from a breeder.
There are also breed specific rescues that focus
on a particular breed of dog.
You can search for dogs by age, breed, sex and more, so this is a useful site if you have your heart set
on a particular breed of dog.
Not exact matches
Most
of today's Newfoundland bloodlines, even those residing
on the island
of Newfoundland, can be traced back to
dogs bred in England during the 19th and 20th centuries, in
particular to a show
dog named Siki who lived in the 1920s.
A: Individual
dogs of the same
breed can have very different activity levels and temperaments, so rather than focusing
on a
particular breed, I recommend that prospective
dog owners look for a fit between an individual
dog and the family's lifestyle.
Toy Group
dog breeders, you may place an ad for your
particular breed of puppies and / or adult
dogs for sale
on BreedersClub.net to find qualified buyers
Again though, how this affects different
breeds of dogs depends
on the developmental patterns
of each
particular breed.
Before you decide
on a
particular breed, do some research and talk to breeders about what type
of food your
dog will do best
on.
Look for genetic evidence
of thoughtful line -
breeding on a
particular dog within the third or fourth generation
of the pedigree you are literally buying into.
It's fairly common for a potential
dog owner to see a
particular dog breed compete in or win one
of the categories (Sporting, Terrier, Working, etc.) or Best in Show and then want to purchase or adopt that
breed, yet, as a veterinarian I always have to question if doing so is the best decision based
on the owner's lifestyle and ability to pay for the
dog's medical care, food, grooming, boarding and other day - to - day needs.
Furthermore, due to the large variance
of dog breeds, the dose for a
particular medication will be vastly different based
on the size and weight
of the individual
dog.
• Keeps their
dogs in roomy spaces that meet the needs
of their
particular breed; for example, most small
breeds will be housed in the home, sporting
breeds will have plenty
of space for exercise, etc. (National
breed clubs can provide input
on the specific needs
of each
breed of dog)
The way in which you can train any
particular breed of dogs depends
on their temperament, as related to their
breed, and as related to their unique personalities.
Of course, that is just an average and there can be much variance depending
on breed and a
particular dog (see our FAQ about heats in
dogs.)
There will be numerous affiliated
breed clubs in attendance, so if you are interested in speaking to someone about a
particular breed of dog, there will be expert advice
on hand.
Hound Group
dog breeders, you may place an ad for your
particular breed of puppies and / or adult
dogs for sale
on BreedersClub.net to find qualified buyers
As long as the stock
of your
breeding does not carry genetic traits that are recessive such that they produce themselves in increasing numbers by
breeding two carriers, line -
breeding is appropriate to concentrate
on the positive traits that
particular dogs may carry and bring them forward into successive generations.
You must first ask professional groomers, veterinarians or breeder for details
on how to brush your
particular breed of dog.
Now,
on the other hand, if you have a
breed of dog that isn't prone to any
particular health issues, you could end up saving money taking your chances and doing without the pet insurance.
Also referred to as micro-
dogs or pocket - sized
dogs, as one may imagine,
on top
of being small, these
dogs also considerably weigh less than the standard set forth for that
particular dog breed.
Herding Group
dog breeders, you may place an ad for your
particular breed of puppies and / or adult
dogs for sale
on BreedersClub.net to find qualified buyers
Irresponsible ownership primarily is: Irresponsible
breeding Leaving your
dog outside chained up with no human contact (or very little) Training your
dog to fight Not giving your
dog proper socialization with all kinds
of people varying in age colour and sex Walking your
dog off leash in public Not Spaying and neutering Not keeping your pet's shots up to date Not having your
dog licensed by the city Not keeping your
dog on a proper diet Not having a properly fenced yard Not having your
dog obedience trained (These are in no
particular order)
Calgary does not discriminate against
particular breeds of dogs but focuses
on protecting the public from all aggressive
dogs regardless
of breed.
Not all rescue
dogs are Heinz 57: If you've got your heart set
on a
particular kind
of dog, it's simple to track one down, either by searching internet rescue sites, or by contacting the national
breed rescue.
Depending
on the
breed or the
particular mix that constitutes a given
dog,
dog shedding is a natural and normal part
of a
dog's life.
If you have your heart set
on a
particular type
of pet, check back often — we have available all types
of dogs, pure
breeds, small
dogs, large
dogs, and our favorite the mutt that when people ask what kind
of pet is that... we say an amazing mutt mix!
The requirements for immunization with non-core
dog vaccines differ
on the basis
of factors such as
breed, geography and epidemiology
of a
particular disease.
Just as broad - brush judgments about people based
on race, gender or age are frequently false, the same is true for individual
dogs of a
particular breed.
You should NOT fixate
on one
particular factor to the exclusion
of all else and which is not determinative in predicting bites — the
breed of dog.
Add
on the growing number
of DNA tests and doing everything available for a
particular breed can add up to a big chunk
of change per
dog.
Notably, there are no statewide laws that discriminate based
on dog breed, and 18 states have taken the proactive step
of expressly banning laws that single out
particular breeds for disparate legal treatment.
Over the course
of many years, we have gathered and relied
on only the best private professional certified USDA licensed breeders and facilities, especially those that specialize in a
particular breed or size, to find puppies for American
Dog Club.
Shelters accept thousands
of dogs of every type and temperament, while rescue groups focus
on aiding
dogs of one
particular breed, for example, greyhounds or Pekingese, great Pyrenees, or collies.
According to the report, 19 states now have laws
on the books that prohibit states from outlawing
particular dogs solely because they are
of a certain
breed.
More so, it focused
on getting the correct balance
of calcium, which is essential for bone growth
of all puppies but large
breed dogs in
particular since their bones grow so much during their younger years.
One
particular dog named Boatswain, in the 1800s, had such an influence
on the
breed that he is credited with being the progenitor
of the Irish Water Spaniel as we know it.
Purchasing a
particular breed of dog based
on a reaction to a movie is ill advised.
While we don't require a fenced yard for all
of our
dogs, we may require a fenced yard (not electric fence) for a
particular dog based
on the
dog's
breed and our experience with the
dog.
The principal aim
of BIGGSD is to help rehome German Shepherd
dogs in the UK & Ireland and this is done mainly by: Making people aware
of the
dogs in need, at rescue centers,
dog pounds, other rescue organisations and with private individuals Bringing
particular attention to the plight
of dogs who are under immediate threat
of being put to sleep (pts) Helping to fund the kennelling, fostering & transport costs whenever possible via the BIGGSD fund Bringing German Shepherd
dog loving people together through this board as a community Helping any other
breed or crossbreed
dog too, to find a safe, secure and loving home whenever possible Offering a list
of homecheckers, volunteers & fosterers that are members
on the site who can help rescues & private individuals whenever possible and providing the ability to request help too.
«Statistics
on fatalities and injuries caused by
dogs can not be responsibly used to document the «dangerousness»
of a
particular breed, relative to other
breeds, for several reasons.»
Working Group
dog breeders, you may place an ad for your
particular breed of puppies and / or adult
dogs for sale
on BreedersClub.net to find qualified buyers
Have you ever watched a
dog show
on TV and fell in love with a
particular breed of dog?
On behalf
of The Humane Society
of the United States and more than 11 million supporters, I am writing to thank you for addressing some
of the issues that are currently facing the pet industry, in
particular, the inhumane
breeding of dogs in puppy mills.
Best
of Breed — This is the
dog, who in the eyes
of that judge
on that
particular day, is the closest to the Official
Breed Standard
of those
dogs and bitches viewed in the ring.
This is either the Winners
Dog or Winner Bitch - whichever the judge feels is the better example
of the
breed standard
on that
particular day.
This is the
dog or bitch
of the opposite sex to the Best
of Breed that most represents the Official
Breed Standard
of any that the judge saw
on that
particular day.
Check out some pro tips from the Westminster
Dog Show Presented by Purina Pro Plan, with details
on the special needs
of particular breeds.
We also: educate potential owners about the
breed and its special requirements to ensure an educated decision when selecting the
breed as a pet; assist owners in solving problems with their GSP in order to keep those
dogs in their current home and encourage owners to use their breeders as a resource
of support and information; and educate animal control officers and shelter personnel
on how to properly identify a GSP and
of their
particular personality and behavioral traits.
They may require the owner
of a targeted
breed to muzzle the
dog in public, spay or neuter the
dog, keep the
dog on a leash
of particular length or material, purchase liability insurance, or even post signs outside their home alerting neighbors to their «dangerous»
dog.