Sentences with phrase «over dog breeds»

The Labrador Retriever is just an excellent over all dog breed.

As a teenager, I would pour myself over dog breed books.

Not exact matches

Many breeds of dog alive today evolved over the past few decades and did not even exist as late as 1900.

Isn't it «breaking a fly on a wheel,» however, to work up a lather of righteous indignation over a state of things in the business of breeding dogs that is far more egregiously conspicuous at most other levels of our society?

Over the years she owned 85 different breeds of dogs, and she helped popularize the English cocker spaniel and the German shepherd in this country.

Be cautious of certain dog breeds (Rottweilers, pit bulls, German Shepards) that account for over fifty percent of fatal dog bites and closely supervise children when in the presence of animals.

Hill's Science Diet Large Breed food is a good choice because it's made for dogs that weigh over 55 pounds.

Depending on the age, breed, and preferences of your dog, you may prefer one of these over the others.

It's made for the jaws of large breed dogs 50 pounds and over.

This dog food diet is suitable for large dogs with adult weights of 55 - 110 pounds and giant breeds with adult weights of over 110 pounds.

Most of today's 400 - plus recognised breeds are the product of intensive breeding over the past 100 years and it is more likely that by selecting dogs that are easier to train or more aggressive, we ended up with long - lived and calorie - hungry breeds, he says.

The dogs came from a variety of breeds which have been bred over thousands of years to have — among other traits — snouts of various lengths.

From the Chihuahua to the Great Dane, the domestic dog is the most diverse mammal species of all, with over 350 distinct breeds for hunting, pulling sledges, tracking, herding and, of course, companionship.

Thanks to an extensive biorepository amassed at the UC Davis veterinary hospital over the past 15 years, Bannasch and her team were able to look at the DNA from cases with IVDD from a variety of dog breeds, which showed the same region was implicated.

To build a stronger case for dogs as hunting companions, she says she'd want to see something like a change in dog breeds over time, with a shift toward characteristics that would make them larger and swifter — and thus better hunters.

«In all the research on dogs, the question comes up over and over how modern breeds are related to one another genetically,» said Ostrander, whose research has concentrated on using the power of genetics to understand canine diseases.

The scientists studied 70 dogs of 37 different breeds as they defecated (1,893 dumps, to be precise) and urinated (a whopping 5,582 times)-- data collected over two years.

Over a 26 - year period, the scientists tracked the sperm quality of five different breeds of dog: labrador retrievers, golden retrievers, curly coat retrievers, border collies and German shepherds.

It's not known whether the leashes in the Shuwaymis rock art panels are literal or symbolic, but it certainly suggests these Holocene hunters had a lot of control over their dogs, that some dogs could have been more valuable than others (and therefore kept closer), and that the people likely bred and trained these animals.

I felt so old being there but easily forgot about that the second I saw an adorable King Charles Cavalier (the same breed as my little Charlie) walk by in between photos... Not sure if this is just me but the second I see a cute little dog my voice instantly turns into a high pitch squeal as if I was talking to an infant... it's a bit embarrassing but hey it's a little quirk I have!Other than my obsession with adorable dogs, I have obsessing over plaid this fall, especially from Old Navy.

Lovely dogs - recently watched the Westminster Dog show and fell in love all over again - with about 400 breeds.

Originally used as a gun dog and water retriever, over time this adaptable, enthusiastic dog was retrained as a truffle searching dog — the only breed in the world specialized in tracking down the valuable tubers.

This issue concerns facilities with sometimes over 500 breeding female dogs that spend their lives in small cages producing and nursing puppies every time they are able.

Based on customers» requests over the years for a longer, quieter version of PoochieBells to accommodate timid dogs and teacup breeds, Poochie - Pets has now introduced a longer doorbell in solid grosgrain, containing two sets of smaller, custom bells.

For small breeds, I recommend using circumferential compression (directly over the heart) as opposed to the widest point of the chest for larger dogs.

A frantic campaign by some Oklahoma dog breeders who do not want to be regulated have stirred up fear by some legislators that passage of the proposed rules for dog breeding facilities will be over reaching or are unfair.

All breeds agility, conformation, and obedience, plus over 70 vendors selling dog ware from leashes and collars to cute t - shirts and even breed specific playing cards!!

These rats have been bred for favorable qualities, much like how dogs have been domesticated from wolves over hundreds of years.

Over time and breeding, black became the «default» color for domestic dogs.

Over the years, the Fromm Gold line has grown to include seven dry and two canned formulas for dogs, including small and large breed varieties for different lifestages, as well as three dry feline lifestage diets.

This is in contrast to the history of dogs and humans, where the former has been bred over thousands of years to respond to orders and commands.

Real breeders have been breeding before all these fad dogs came into the picture and will continue doing so after the fad is over.

We looked over hundreds of dog names and came up with this edited list of names that are perfect any large breed dog.

She has a special place in her heart for northern breed dogs who shed all over her house.

Unlike puppy mills, where profits are placed over the well - being of the animals, a responsible breeder breeds only a few types of dogs and is knowledgeable about the breed and its special requirements.

A big crate that can stand up to the challenges of a large breed, specifically designed for dogs over 110 pounds.

Cardigan Welsh Corgis were bred long and low to make sure that any kicks by cattle would travel safely over the dogs without touching them.

Over the past few years there has been a lot of talk about specific dog breeds that are «hypoallergenic» and perfect for families with members who have pet allergies.

I have a section on this site where I cover over 120 of the most popular dog breeds.

The German Shepherd Dog Council of Australia and all its affiliates are very keen to promote participation of the young and next generation in the Breed, as we see this as being fundamental to the development of the German Shepherd Dog in Australia over future years.

Dog food companies generally consider any dog over 50 pounds to be a «large / giant» breDog food companies generally consider any dog over 50 pounds to be a «large / giant» bredog over 50 pounds to be a «large / giant» breed.

In this section of the site you will find information regarding a multitude of existing and extinct dog breeds from all over the world.

Over the years, I had raised a Golden Retriever puppy, a Boxer puppy, two Maltese puppies and a German Shepherd (visit dog breed info for facts and care instructions on more than 120 of the most popular breeds).

It may sadden you to know that your new canine companion more than likely comes from a puppy mill, which the ASPCA defines as «a large - scale commercial dog breeding operation that places profit over the well - being of its dogs — who are often severely neglected — and acts without regard to responsible breeding practices».

Puppies are usually given the rabies vaccine between the ages of 12 to 16 weeks; this vaccine is later boostered over a span of 1 - 3 years, depending on the individual requirements of your dog's breed.

This facility is over 2500 square feet with a small breed doggy daycare, mixed breed doggy daycare for medium and large dogs, luxurious dog boarding accommodations, dog grooming space and a dedicated cat grooming space.

Also, when you're breeding to only your own dogs over and over, your quality will start to decline.

Over time, the breed became increasingly popular as a hunter and companion, and was among the first breeds at American dog shows.

Males like to be dominant, especially over other large breeds, which can result in a hard time at home if you have other large dogs; but they tend to be okay if you establish your place as dominant over both dogs, or if they live with smaller or non-dominant breeds.

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