Sentences with phrase «original breed purpose»

Not exact matches

Lee notes that the original intent for the study was to gather information for breeding purposes.

Their original — and current — purpose as a breed is to guard smaller livestock against predators like coyotes, foxes, and mountain lions.

Doing a little bit of homework on the original purpose of a breed will help you figure out if it fits with your home and lifestyle — and help avoid an unhappy ending.

There is an endless number of books in the library and the bookstores which clearly outline the breeds» original purpose, amount of exercise required, any grooming details, and whether they are suited to a family environment.

It is important to research the original purpose of the breed you are considering adopting.

Many smaller breeds love their daily walks, and still retain the original purpose for which they were bred.

The Black and Tan Coonhound acquired its name through its original purpose as a raccoon hunter (which locals called coons), and just like its ancestors, this breed is a wonderful tracker and can corner its prey, by which point it will start barking and howling to alert its owner of the prey's whereabouts.

A large breed, it's no surprise this dog has plenty of muscle, as the original purpose behind the breed was to hunt with the Mahlemut tribe in Alaska and then drag heavy game back to their villages.

To consider a breed which has always worked above ground, whose original purpose was the gripping of large wild game, then later wayward bulls, and then later still combat with a variety of animals, a «terrier» defies explanation.

As a performance dog trainer and fancier, I believe that purpose bred animals are different from their show bred counterparts, even though they come from the same original stock, and may look similar.

When a dog breed fits neatly into a category by virtue of its original purpose, it's easy to see why that breed was allocated to that group

Original Purpose: to live outdoors among livestock; to chase off predators (other canines); not bred to work under command.

I wouldn't recommend you get a Primitive Breed Original Purpose: Hunters and fighters of vermin and dogs.

It is VERY important to consider the original purpose of the breed when deciding which breed is right.

Even though pet dogs of these breeds rarely fulfill their original purposes these days, individuals still carry their ancestors» DNA in their genes, which means that members of a particular breed might be predisposed to certain types of aggression.

I hope we all have fun and enjoy the dogs doing the original purpose of the breed.

Anything I can do to promote our special breed and their original purpose and good, sound dog training is right up my alley.

In order to do so, Pit Bull owners must understand the original purpose of the breed, respect its limits, and help it fulfill its tremendous potential.

The American Kennel Club (AKC) currently divides AKC registered dog breeds in 7 different groups, mostly depending on history and original purpose of the breed.

The breed's original purpose may cease to exist or becomes so insignificant that few dogs are required to perform it.

It is accepted as part of the breeds original purpose.

But a few breeds still maintain their original temperament and purpose.

This exceptionally sweet breed was bred to watch over Buddhist temples, and perhaps it's their original purpose that has made their lifespan so lengthy.

The following capsule description of some rare breeds will give an idea of size, original purpose, and temperament.

The breed's very versatility can become a weakness if one doesn't respect the intelligence, drive, type and trainability correct for a Labrador's original purpose.

Leaving behind their original purpose has divided the breed into fractions, the original waterproof coat and thin layer of fat that kept them warm in the cold waters off the coast of Newfoundland is now considered a hindrance in hot climates and for speed of upland marks.

As reputable breeders of Labrador Retrievers we breed to meet the standard and original purpose of this outstanding, noble breed.

This breed's original function was to be an all - purpose water dog often used for pulling fish nets and hauling carts.

Some breed clubs have revived training for the breed's original purpose with instinct tests and achievement trials, but many breeds have no organized jobs or sports and most dogs are bred to be pets.

An Australian Shepherd or Pembroke Welsh Corgi that will never herd cattle still needs proper structure to compete in agility and obedience events; a Saluki or Greyhound that will never course after antelope or hare still must have the proper front and rear angulation to gallop after the plastic bag on a lure - coursing field.Beyond the need to maintain the original purpose of a chosen breed, we are often in awe of the incredible way that dogs are far more than a sum of their parts.

Those expectations are more likely to be met if the buyer's homework includes a study of his breed's original purpose and looks for a puppy that has been bred to do that job.

CHARACTERISTICS Breed is of ancient and pure origins, oldest of sporting gundogs, original purpose was finding and springing game for net, falcon or greyhound.

The very name «bull» or «bulldog» gives us the clue as to what the original purpose of this breed was.

That was, after all, the breed's original purpose.

The Alaskan Malamute is an old breed whose original purpose was as an Arctic sled dog.

Purebred dogs have been divided into groups depending on their original purpose and you'll discover how each dog breeds origins can affect that dog's behavior both inside the home and out.

Just as the Bulldog was originally bred for bull and bear baiting, dog fighting was part of the APBT's original purpose.

While it's true that fighting was a part of these breeds» original purpose (part of, but not the only purpose), it is simply wrong to say that pit bulls are «fighting dogs.»

However, as the breed spread to Americans and Americans spread across the continent, pit bulls began to be put to their original use, as general purpose herding and working dogs.

It is an ancient breed whose original purpose was a farm and hunting dog but has recently become more popular as a companion dog.

Research your dog's breed, including the history and original purpose of the terrier breeds so you can understand his behavior.