Sentences with phrase «original purpose of a breed»

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.

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

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

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

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

Not exact matches

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.

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.

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

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

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.

It is accepted as part of the breeds original purpose.

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

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.

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.

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.»

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