It has been shown that
other breeds of dogs actually may (as there still is no conclusive test) have a harder bite.
Not exact matches
The AVMA has drafted model legislation that, if enacted, would
actually improve the welfare
of dogs at
breeding facilities, animal shelters, retail pet stores and
other types
of operations,» said Dr. Ron Dehaven, the AVMA's chief executive officer.
Where
other tests just tell you the
breeds in your
dog, Embark
actually looks at the genetic basis
of appearance to explain why your
dog looks like your
dog.
Although these three regions are really the pivotal geographic locations in the history
of the sled
dog, and although there are really only three types
of dog that people today classify as huskies — Alaskan Malamutes, Alaskan Huskies and Siberian Huskies — there are
actually a number
of other less well known polar
breeds that developed over time which can be differentiated by region, height, weight and colour...
Although most people believe that the term Pit Bull applies to one specific
breed of dog, it is
actually a general term that can refer to a number
of breeds including the American Pit Bull terrier, the American Staffordshire terrier, Staffordshire bull terrier, as well as
others.
However, when being tested for their temperament against
other breeds of dogs, the pit bull
actually was seen to score above average in having good temperament, even beating the temperament
of the golden retriever in the process.
But some interesting data from Dr. Emily Weiss at the ASPCA highlights that pit bulls are really very highly adoptable
dogs (they are
actually the third most adopted
breed from the shelters she studied) but that
other issues, including
breed - specific housing issues, are leading to many
of their challenges.
This myth is
actually not only related to the pit bull, but to many
other breeds of dogs.
On the
other end
of the spectrum, some
dogs of this
breed can
actually be quite laid back.
And at least one study concluded that allergens were
actually more present in the fur and environment
of some hypoallergenic
dogs than in
other breeds.
So that part
of it is kind
of cool for me, but like I said our top priority has always just been like giving them a well - balanced life where they're getting socialization by going to work with me and playing with
other dogs, they're tired and relaxed at home, they're like happy, and then also like during the winter time when it
actually is cold, they're getting to do what they're originally
bred to do.
I did a lot
of reading and attended some classes when my son brought home his Pit Bull, this is where I learned about the their attitudes and tendencies... about their fear factor, they are tenacious and strong but they are
actually less aggresive than some
of the more common
breeds that nobody seems to fear, Rotties have a very powerful bite and a record
of people attacks, but no one is banning them... so I would suggest you get your puppy, take him / her to classes and get him / her socilized early on, let him / her play with
other dogs so they know that there is nothing to be afraid
of... you'll have a wonderful time and you will become so much more wise from the experience.
Though the Great Dane is typically considered the largest
of all
dog breeds, we're going to look at a few
other breeds that give this one a run for its money, including one
breed that is
actually even taller.
While Rottweilers have a reputation for being fierce and are listed as one
of the top
breeds for causing fatal
dog attacks, they
actually are no more inclined to bite than any
other breed.
But when it's a pit bull or one
of the
other «dangerous»
breeds — like Rottweiler, Doberman pinscher, or German shepherd — a lot
of people seem to have a hard time seeing beyond the
breed and
actually looking at the
dog.
1) The «breeders» are
actually millers and
other large - scale
dog producers whose main concerns are merely to pump out as many
dogs of different
breeds in as short a period
of time as possible.