Not exact matches
This dry
dog food is made for toy and miniature poodles with their unique coat, intelligence, and
other breed characteristics in mind.
The problem is that his
dog is aggressive, very aggressive, towards strangers and
other dogs, which isn't
characteristic of this
breed.
For example, the Puggle, the offspring of a Pug / Beagle
breeding will be 50 percent Pug and 50 percent Beagle, but any
characteristic may resemble one parent
dog more than the
other.
(Some
breeds of
dogs — including Collies, Shetland Sheepdogs, some terriers, and Norwegian Elkhounds, for example — tend to bark more than
others, so potential buyers should take this
characteristic into consideration when looking for a pet.)
Unfortunately for most, for owners today this is a
characteristic that stuck with the
breed and they are known for being noisy
dogs that aren't afraid to bark to get the attention of their owner or
other companion animals.
Dogs come in different
breeds, which have different
characteristics from each
other.
Cities, counties and towns throughout the US have defined «pit bull» as «a pit bull terrier, a Staffordshire bull terrier, an American Staffordshire terrier, an American pit bull terrier, any
dog mixed with any of these three
breeds, or a
dog that has an appearance and physical
characteristics that are substantially similar to (these)
dogs...» Until YOU are appointed to the US Supreme Court and succeed in getting the
other eight justices to hear a «pit bull» case and overturn this definition, it stands!
All of these questions and more are important to consider before selecting a
dog breed, as each
dog breed has been
bred for certain
characteristics and therefore their temperament, energy levels, and
other instinctual behaviors will be present in your home.
So if there were genetic
characteristics that made «pit bulls» more prone toward aggression toward
other dogs, how long would it take for such a gene to no longer exist through selective
breeding.
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.
But most of our pedigree
dog breeds have
characteristics in common with several
other breeds, and are therefore placed together with those
other breeds in one of our
dog breed groups.
Can the small
dog system accommodate them all and would
other collars better fit the two larger
dogs since the terrier definitely adheres to the
breeds»
characteristics?
Although these pooches are both small in stature, each
breed has unique
characteristics, including the coat and appearance of the
dogs to distinguish them from the
other.
Originally
bred as gun
dogs, they are more aloof than
other types of retrievers with a
characteristic coat.
Theres a slew of
other adoptable
dogs with the wonderful
characteristics you champion, that do nt have 100 yrs of intentionally
bred hardwired instincts to kill your neighbors beloved pets.
Many designer
dog breeds are crossed to reduce their size or correct
other appearance
characteristics that are believed to be unwelcome or unhealthy for the
dog (like a squished snout).
Most
breed specific legislation target Pit Bulls, a broad term used to describe
breeds including the American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, American Bulldog, or mixed -
breed and
other dogs having physical
characteristics common to these
breeds.
Designer
dogs first appear back in the 1980s and often blended the non-shedding
characteristics of a Poodle with
other popular
breeds.
Head over to AKC
Breeds and Groups to learn more about your
dog's
characteristics and behavior to equip you with the knowledge of their genetic heritage and have plans in place for how you handle digging, chewing and
other problems.
Knowledge of the
characteristics and appearances of common
breeds of
dogs, cats, and
other domestic animals.
(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.
Feists have a consistent set of
characteristics that reliably differentiate them from
other dog types and
breeds.
But most of our pedigree
dog breeds have
characteristics in common with several
other breeds, and are therefore placed together -LSB-...]
Originally Molossers were
bred with a range of
other dogs that resulted in varied
breed characteristics found today in the various bully - type
breeds.
I usually prefer to call the TWS the «Tweed water
dog,» because its
characteristics were more similar to the St. John's water
dog and retrievers than
other breeds of water spaniel.
My point about pit bulls in general is that they WERE selectively
bred to have heightened prey drive / aggression towards
other dogs and that they retain this
characteristic (as do many
breeds and of course many individual
dogs).
Unfortunately, these
breeds suffer from great popularity, which leads to
breeding dogs of less - than - optimum temperament and perpetuates overly shy, aggressive, or neurotic
characteristics that often overpower the sweet temperaments of a Golden Retriever, Labrador Retriever, Collie, or
other mild - mannered
dog.
Therefore, any
dog bred by EQ Bostons that is sold on full registration must only be
bred according to this standard and may NOT be
bred to
dogs with disqualifying
characteristics, including but not limited to: splash markings, any
other color besides black, brindle and seal, any color not accepted by BTCA even if covered by a brindle pattern, a
dog not possessing the required markings, over marked
dogs,
dogs with blue or any trace of blue in its eyes, any
dog with serious conformational faults.
The gentle nature of Huskies remains one of the defining
characteristics of the
breed that stands out from the
other sled
dog breeds.
Dogs have different sizes, different life stages, unique
breed characteristics, health conditions and a few
other factors... Choosing the right food for your
dog may help him or her live a longer and healthier life!
Certain
breeds of
dogs, in our experience, have a higher likelihood of injury in a free range environment than
other dogs due to
breed / physical
characteristics, demeanor and play style.
For example, Golden Retrievers and Labrador Retrievers are often acquired because they are known for being easily trained, enjoying an active life, and loving children, but a poorly -
bred dog of either
breed may be hyperactive, bull - headed, and snappish, or have
other inherited behavior or health
characteristics that make it a poor choice for a family.
• Staffordshire Bull Terrier
breed of
dogs • American Staffordshire Terrier
breed of
dogs • American Pit Bull Terrier
breed of
dogs or
dogs that exhibit the
characteristics of a Pit Bull more than any
other breed of
dog
Sadly, selectively
breeding for flatter and flatter faces, and for the
characteristic «screw» tail that the pug shares with several
other flat faced (brachycephalic)
breeds, has had serious consequences for these lovely little
dogs, which we will discuss in the health section of this article.
I've found body language to be really important and one reason why
dogs of the same
breed characteristics may tend to like each
other.
Many spitz
breeds, like the Akita and Chow Chow, retain wolf - like
characteristics like independence, suspiciousness, and aggression towards unfamiliar humans and
other dogs, and they require much training and socialization when they are puppies before they become manageable in an urban environment.
Westgarth herself thus repeated one of the shibboleths most often associated with underestimating and understating the damage from a
dog attack, conflating the bites of most
dog breeds with the all - out multi-bite mauling and shaking
characteristic of pit bulls and
other «bully»
breeds.
Scattered throughout the book are snippets about
other dogs» exploits as well as the history, habits and
characteristics of various
breeds.
While a Greyhound is very similar to any
other dog breed, if they are retired racing Greyhounds they have some unique
characteristics that you should know about.
Although skittishness is a
characteristic in some lines, the
breed as a whole is generally pretty sound with
other dogs and it shouldn't take too much effort on your behalf to have your Poodle socializing contentedly with
other dogs.
Affected
dogs include American pit bull terriers, American Staffordshire terriers, Staffordshire bull terriers, «or any
other dog that substantially conforms to any of these
breeds»
characteristics.»
By giving her the best
dog diet possible for her age, weight,
breed, health and
other unique
characteristics about her lifestyle that only you, her owner would know.
Owing to differences in
breed characteristics, there are certain
dogs that need more protection from the cold compared to
other breeds.
Dog Characteristics:
Other than
breed, male
dogs,
dogs that had not been spayed or neutered and
dogs older than 10 years of age were more likely to score higher on owner - directed aggression.
American Pit Bull Terrier
breed of
dogs or
dogs that exhibit the
characteristics of a Pit Bull more than any
other breed of
dog
You'll find heaps of inspiration right here on this page, and lots of links to even more name ideas based on your
dog's
breed, type, size and
other characteristics.
Fortunately, population genetics theory suggests that
breed -
characteristic behaviours should not be «lost» from lines of
dogs selected for
other traits (such as conformation), unless there is active natural selection against them or unfavourable correlated genetic response from selection on
other phenotypes.