Not exact matches
Must be able to lift
dogs up to 70 lbs Pet Groomer: Excellent scissoring skills Strong knowledge
of correct
breed standards Positive and professional attitude with pets, clients and co-workers Ability to work independently as well as with
others Strong work ethic Dedication to cleanliness
of equipment and surrounding work areas
Concern for safety at all times Great communication and customer service skills.
The hound and pointer crosses have also been referred to as Alaskan Huskies, but many became
concerned with the growing lack
of huskyness among these crosses, and so they are now trying harder to emphasize the «Husky» portion
of these
dogs (They appear more like the working line
of Siberians and
other breeds that originally formed their genetic makeup).
It's one
of the top
concerns of Huskies and 114
other dog breeds.
But Donna Patnesky, a shelter technician at the Jackson County Animal Shelter, says she and
other dog advocates have
concerns about back - yard
breeding of large
dogs, if only because
of their size.
* has spent a number
of years studying and learning about their
breed * is active in one or more
breed clubs or similar groups and thus is in regular contact with
other people in the
breed * knows their
breeding stock inside and out for several generations back * has an «eye for a
dog» and has developed a detailed picture
of the type
of dog they're
breeding toward * almost always compete in some in some sort
of activity with their
dogs (conformation, working activities, obedience etc.) so as to have a realistic idea
of how their
dogs compare to
others of the same the
breed * is knowledgable about the hereditary problems that occur in their
breed and has the appropriate tests done prior to
breeding in order to decrease the likelihood
of their occurance in their pups * considers temperament important * is knowledgable about the mating and whelping
of dogs in general, so as to minimize the chances
of injury or death to the
breeding dogs * is extremely
concerned with the quality
of the homes that their puppies are destinied for, to the point
of not performing a
breeding if they don't feel good homes will be available for the pups * never has more
dogs of their own than they are properly able to care for * is willing and able to educate and build a relationship with their puppy buyers * is honest * uses spay / neuter contracts and / or limited registration to prevent the casual
breeding of their puppies * is ALWAYS willing to take back a
dog of their
breeding if a puppy buyer can not keep it for any reason.
Deciding to get an older adoptable pure or mixed
breed dog can eliminate a few «unknowns» (See The Virtues of an Older Dog by Valerie Macys) but, may, on the other hand, present alternative concer
dog can eliminate a few «unknowns» (See The Virtues
of an Older
Dog by Valerie Macys) but, may, on the other hand, present alternative concer
Dog by Valerie Macys) but, may, on the
other hand, present alternative
concerns.
They have no reason
other than money in mind when they
breed pups and have no
concern for the health
of their
dogs.
Deafness in
dogs can result from many causes (aging, drug toxicity, noise, infection, trauma), but the cause
of significant
concern to owners
of Catahoulas and
other similarly affected
breeds is congenital sensorineural deafness, because it appears to be inherited.
What
concerns me is by adding
other breeds of dogs to the mix they are changing the
dogs in more ways than one.
Experienced and comfortable handling
dogs of all
breeds with behavioral
concerns, cats, and
other animals a plus.
Your veterinarian will be happy to share insights and observations about the best diet for your
dog based on
breed, size, and
other health
concerns, and vets have access to a wide range
of resources that allow them to help you make an informed choice.
[
Concern about] this
dog breed far surpasses any
of the
other breeds... There is no
other dog type that comes close.»
The issue
of puppy mills, and
dogs and puppies obtained from these
breeding facilities, continues to generate awareness and
concern among animal rescuers, veterinarians, authorities, consumers and
others.
Ask a breeder for proof
of a
dog's lines, pay attention to clearances
of hips, elbows and eyes and ask about any
other potential health
concerns that are prominent in specific
breeds.
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.
Of those incidents for which the researchers could find no breed attributions (n = 89), Karen Delise of the National Canine Research Council  later located breed attributions in 40; and 37 of these cases involved dogs identified as other than Rottweiler and pit bull, a result that confirmed the researchers concerns regarding «differential ascertainment» of incidents because of breed bia
Of those incidents for which the researchers could find no
breed attributions (n = 89), Karen Delise
of the National Canine Research Council  later located breed attributions in 40; and 37 of these cases involved dogs identified as other than Rottweiler and pit bull, a result that confirmed the researchers concerns regarding «differential ascertainment» of incidents because of breed bia
of the National Canine Research Council  later located
breed attributions in 40; and 37
of these cases involved dogs identified as other than Rottweiler and pit bull, a result that confirmed the researchers concerns regarding «differential ascertainment» of incidents because of breed bia
of these cases involved
dogs identified as
other than Rottweiler and pit bull, a result that confirmed the researchers
concerns regarding «differential ascertainment»
of incidents because of breed bia
of incidents because
of breed bia
of breed bias.
There are
concerns about the strength
of the evidence shown to support an association between the Cox - 2 variant and the
dogs» phenotypes, as the evidence from
other breeds suggests that this may be a neutral DNA variant.
Other signs
of being overweight are extra padding and folds at the base
of the tail, and, depending on
breed (especially where
dogs are
concerned), visible folds
of skin around the face and under the chin.
It's fine to place your bets and enjoy the spectacle without
concern for the repercussions on the future — but
others of us do care which
dog has his day and what the resultant new
breed of man's best friend will be like.