Sentences with phrase «other breeds of dogs if»

However, they get along beautifully with other breeds of dogs if properly introduced or raised together.

Not exact matches

Many of these people operate «'' puppy mills»» or other undesirable breeding situations, unsanitary and often inhumane, and if your new dog or puppy becomes ill, the «bargain» price you paid will seem like anything but.

Researchers have identified the gene mutation that causes NEwS, and a DNA test is now available that allows breeders to avoid producing affected puppies by never breeding two dogs to each other if they are both carriers of the abnormal gene.

If you have any doubt i recommend connecting a breeder outside your area to ask them about their experience of keeping the dog with other breeds.

If the dog is older than two, they report that the dog is either dysplastic or not and, if not, how it rates in comparison with other dogs of its breeIf the dog is older than two, they report that the dog is either dysplastic or not and, if not, how it rates in comparison with other dogs of its breeif not, how it rates in comparison with other dogs of its breed.

So many people won't give a dog a chance if it is called a «Pit Mix», and that goes for many other breed of dogs too.

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.

Leaving aside the fact that my dog is a Standard Poodle, and the incidence of people who are allergic to poodles is way beyond small, even if they are reactive to other breeds.

Predictable and consistent behavior Prefers human company, especially children Relatively «directable» without training Affectionate Able to be banged around, by kids and clumsy humans Comfortable indoors, and in the climates you live in and take vacations Doesn't require a lot of exercise Calm in the home; not hyperactive Medium high food drive; medium high prey drive (for fetching) Able to take, and learn from, a correction Low initiative Low fearfulness Submissive Low other - dog aggression Quiet; not highly reactive to bark at sights and sounds around the home or in public Image of a guard dog without the actual follow through (if you are into that kind of thing) Easily Housetrained (some breeds are easier than others)

Be careful if the dog you buy will be shipped from far away, no other breeder or trainer speaks well of their breeding program, you can't get good references, you can't visit the father or mother, and they are just interested in the money.

Fromm's adult large breed formula doesn't beat out the others on this list, really, but it's got a good, unique combination of high - quality ingredients that could be good if you and your pup just want to switch it up (or if your dog likes a gamier taste).

If you breed a dog testing negative for herpesvirus, keep her away from other dogs for the last three weeks of her eight - week gestation, as well as for the first three weeks after the puppies are born.

These media reports are very influential in making citizens believe that certain types of dogs are more aggressive than others — even if in reality the dogs are often mixes of other breeds or completely different breeds altogether.

Field Trials, Obedience trials, and other working trials are generally more objective evaluations of the temperament (the behavioral genetics of the dog), health (if the dog's body can't take the stress of Trial work, then it's not healthy enough to be bred), and personality of the dog (top trainers won't campaign with a dog that they don't like or can't handle).

If you work with a pit bull or any other breed of dog from the puppy stage on, you can train it to leave something alone, or to drop something that it has in its mouth until you give it the next command.

It doesn \» t matter if: - their jaws don \» t lock - someone once called them nanny dogs - your dog has never bitten anyone - your small dog bites but your staffy doesn \» t - this type of dog doesn \» t have the strongest jaw - they are loyal to you - the type of staffy or pit bull that killed or maimed isn \» t the type you own or is a cross-breed What matters is that Staffy - type dogs kill and maim more than any other breeds.

This breed of dogs can, however, be very dangerous if placed in the wrong hands, as they are trained to follow instructions from only their handlers and no other person.

If you aren't familiar with my views on dangerous dogs, I'm wary of certain breeds that have a higher percentage of dangerous dogs that other breeds, this coming after an un-neutered male German Shepard bit my daughter in the face and went on to bit at least 5 more victims before the owners moved out of town to save the dog from being put down.

Any other breed of dog that's considered «non-aggressive» isn't news if it bites or even seriously hurts someone.

Landlords and private owners will always have the right to discriminate, but if more people work to advocate and educate on the danger of BSL and the truths about pit bulls and other bully breeds, more dogs can be saved.

Some 25 lb dogs will thrive on two cups of kibble a day where others will lose weight and others will gain weight even if they are the same breed.

«We know from experience that all dogs have the potential to react aggressively if scared or threatened but most dogs don't bite, so the banning of some breeds over others doesn't make sense.»

If well socialized, the Chihuahua can be very loving and accepting of other dog breeds, other animals and small children.

While many dogs are naturally protective of their families, there are some breeds that excel in this role better than others, and there are definitively breeds that make poor guard dogs and wouldn't mind at all if a stranger would trespass your property.

These dogs seem to prefer others of the same breed, so if you like having more than one dog, getting a second Chihuahua is better for your pet's comfort and safety.

However, as with any mixed breeding, you are likely to get a dog that exhibits the characteristics of one breed over the other, especially if the breeders are not using 100 % purebred animals in the first place.

If the pedigree doesn't reflect one or more verifiable top ranked Best Of Breed winners within the first three generations, it means one of two things; either there are no outstanding dogs despite any claims to the contrary OR you just learned that incompatible top winners bred to each other for the wrong reasons do not guarantee succesOf Breed winners within the first three generations, it means one of two things; either there are no outstanding dogs despite any claims to the contrary OR you just learned that incompatible top winners bred to each other for the wrong reasons do not guarantee succesof two things; either there are no outstanding dogs despite any claims to the contrary OR you just learned that incompatible top winners bred to each other for the wrong reasons do not guarantee success.

Examples: Afghan, Borzoi, Greyhound, Saluki; Rhodesian Ridgeback My Favorites: Greyhounds; Italian Greyhounds Hunters by sight «triggered to chase and bite moving objects and animals Need same amount of exercise as any other working breed Not bred to obey commands; they are game chasers Can easily jump fences if you aren't watching; very athletic and muscular Usually not dog fighters, but will chase and kill some small animals; Rhodesian Ridgebacks are more pack oriented, more likely to be territorial, and can do higher levels of obedience than typical sighthounds; can be quite protective of the owner and property; not for novices Tough on the outside, soft on the inside.

If you've owned some other dogs in the past, then you might try some of the other breeds.

If you can not afford this type of attention to this dog breed or any other dog breed for that matter, perhaps reconsider your decisions on pet ownership.

However, if you have a higher energy dog that was originally bred to work, hunt, heard or serve some other physically demanding purpose you may want to consider increasing his exercise steadily over the course of a few weeks.

The more dominant ones of any breed are more likely to fight if there is a challenge, or other dogs are acting unmannerly Bred to work with and for people on command High trainability; usually are natural retrievers Fast learners, excellent memories Get bored easily.

Dogs of these breeds should be tested for the gene that causes copper storage problems, especially if they show evidence of jaundice, spontaneous bleeding or other symptoms related to the disease.

This is important - while there are many wonderful dogs out there that haven't seen the inside of a show ring, if the breeder is truly trying to improve the breed, they will be comparing their dogs to other breeders and trying to breed dogs that match the standard.

Keep in mind that some breeds are more prone to tearing and tearstains around the eyes than others are (Maltese is the first breed to come to mind), so if you have a particularly «weepy» dog, it may be a common problem of the breed.

If you're in need of kibble for a larger dog or this is not the right one for your pooch, have a look at some of our other suggestions below (number four is also for small breeds).

Small dog breeds by and large cost less than any other dog size — but if you find that you will have trouble taking care of a small dog financially, then it might be better to get something like a fish.

You can't breed those two types of dog and expect to come out with a German Shepherd on the other end — even if you're doing your breeding in Germany.

While every Fox Terrier varies in personality and energy level, considering the breed as a whole, they bark, they chase moving objects, they have never - ending - energy and they are relentless when they want something (prey, food, toy, a Barbie Doll's head, etc.) They are typically territorial and «quick to react» so they often don't get along well with other dogs if they haven't been well socialized, especially dogs of the same sex.

One thing for sure no matter what breed of dog — if any breeder isn't forthcoming with letting you visit not just the puppies but the mother as well as if possible older siblings, giving you contacts of other owners of their pups for refs, as well as checking with the breeders vet RUN!

If we start to rule out potential breeding dogs based on one failed gene test, we may inadvertently increase inbreeding and the instance of other mutations that we don't have tests for.

I firmly believe that any other breed of dog would have walked away if not confronted.

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.

(This is a breed that will lovingly guard a baby lamb, but, if a predator poses a threat, a Pyr will generally dispatch the danger in a fierce and lightening - like manner) In other words, if bred, raised, and treated correctly, this is not a dog to fear, but one to treat with respect and understanding of traits that are naturally characteristic.

If you know the breed of the dog or cat, you can do a general search on the internet for (insert breed) rescue in Texas or leave out the state and get a list of rescue groups in other states as well.

I have never seen one personally but I think they are a great, lesser - known large breed to consider, especially if you do not wish to own a dog that needs extensive rough play the way that many of the other giant breeds seem to.

You need to know that some groups will take only purebreds, while others will rescue dogs who even have a little bit of the requisite breed in their bloodline, so it will take a little bit of research to find what you want if you are only willing to accept a purebred.

Other reasons why a dog will feel lonely and bark excessively would be if he was just a mere pup and was stilling learning to amuse himself; or if he is an overly active dog who constantly craves, and needs, an outlet for boundless energy, such as a sporting or herding breed of dog.

To decide if another breed might be a better fit for you, check out the temperaments of other dogs that fall in the Working Group:

If you haven't seen the prices of dogs from other breeds, you might think that this price range is quite high.