Sentences with phrase «own breed standard»

Responding to the re-launch of a consultation by the Welsh Government on dog breeding standards, William Powell, Welsh Liberal Democrat spokesperson on animal welfare, said:

«This finding was a bit surprising because most of the breeds are quite recent and were formally genetically isolated only in the nineteenth century, with the advent of breed clubs and breed standards,» said Kruglyak.

The breed standard for St. Bernard dogs now specifies a shoulder height of between 70 - 90 cm and these dogs weigh 65 - 85 kg, whereas a typical 19th century dog was approx. 60 cm high and weighed less than 50 kg.

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Articulating clear animal - breeding standards that protect breeded pets and help society to crack down on «puppy mills» and the bad actors that have given that term rise.

A short, modified Westie trim that stays true to breed standards may be the perfect groom for an aging pet.

This service includes a full breed standard haircut, double oatmeal bath, nail trim, ear cleaning, paw pad hair trim, sanitary trim, a pinch of cologne, and your choice of either a bandana or a bow!

In certain breeds such as the Great Pyrenees and Briards, rear dewclaws are a common and included in the breed standard.

Breed standards may address the head piece and expression of the dog, so breeders and handlers may trim the dog's whiskers to best capture the desired expression.

The results are then compared to the breed standard.

Most compete in confirmation trials where the breeds are judged on very strict breed standards.

I drifted away from the breed standard because there was a need and desire for a smaller husky with a husky temperament.

The GCCF (Governing Council of the Cat Fancy) breed standard requires a «short, broad nose with stop».

Interesting part for me and my husband Frank is dog breeding for the best quality within the breed standard.

What I find interesting about Neapolitan Mastiffs is that, considering how old the breed is, the breed standard was finalized only in 1971.

If you take even a cursory glance at this post, it is comprised of common - sense information about how much your french bulldog should weigh (according to the AKC breed standard) in various circumstances.

Perhaps we're entering in these modern years a new age where only judges, handlers and dog show participants really care about these strict guidelines, known as official breed standards.

In this case, consider that the breed standard specifically calls for a well rounded «apple dome» head.

Originally, any cat that met the breed standard could be registered as a pedigreed American Shorthair.

From the breed standard, french bulldogs can weigh anywhere between 16 - 30 lbs.

Breed standards, because they are written by humans, are full of imperfections, but they are an attempt to set a word picture of the breed of dog.

(I know, this is almost an «unofficial part» of the breed standard).

Breed standards are not rigid documents, and are revised from time to time, hopefully to clarify the meaning, but unfortunately all too often to change it because the breed has changed -LRB-...) over the years.

Breeding the best dogs we can with the available resources, then preparing and showing those dogs to their very best advantage to the judge whilst the other exhibitors in the ring with us are doing the very same is all part of competing in the show ring to be awarded as the closest on the day to meeting the breed standard.

In addition, the cat breed standards are amended over the years as preferences for cat body type, head shape, coat color, and other characteristics change.

It is a tiny dog, According to breed standards, its ribs should be sturdy.

They are to achieve that picture perfect breed standard we have come to recognize.

The breed standard represents our biblical guideline book when it comes to pedigree breeding and showing.

And how about when the breeding standard says something that is not good or maybe dangerous to dog health?

They featured in dog shows in the 1870s, when the development of the breed standard first started.

Breeders breeding show stock are trying to produce animals that closely resemble the description of perfection described in the breed standard.

As breed standards change (sometimes it's just a matter of a color becoming acceptable), and new breeds are registered and approved (a lengthy process), you'll need to understand the requirements.

According to the Cat Fanciers» Association breed standard, there are following standard kitten colors:

For example, a cat may be disqualified from show cat status if it doesn't have the right eye color for the breed standard.

The original Samoyed Club of America was organized in 1923, the same year the American breed standard was adopted.

The final breed standard was written in 1990 and states that all dogs should be 14» in height.

The available gene pool is, of course, the great equalizer that levels the playing field in our quest to breed dogs that meet the breed standard, as any of us can only achieve as much success in that quest as the available gene pool allows.

The Europeans established the first breed standard in 1930.

The goal of the breeder should be not only breed preservation, but to improve upon the breed - NOT to change the breed standard, but to try and help breed out or at least breed against whatever issues plague that particular breed.

Each Cat Fancy organization, as governing body, has its own list of cat breeds that are recognized, as well as certain published breed standards.

Shortly afterwards the Kennel Club carried out a review and, where appropriate, revision of the breed standards of all UK Kennel Club recognized breeds.

Breed Information: Although there are three official sizes of Poodle, the breed standards are the same for all three.

It's been done with great success many times over and breed standards are adjusted over time.

Different registries within the Cat Fancy will define breed standards differently, including allowed coat patterns and colors.

The ADRK breed standard on size / weight for a male Rottweiler is only 50 kg, or 110 pounds, and believe me a well built, drive dog at 110 pounds is more than enough stopping power for anything.

So when I attend dog shows and enter the show ring, I don't go in to «beat» or «compete against» the breed standard.

Ask a breeder what the breed standard is to see if they know their breed well.

Here's the rub: the AKC puts forth what's called a «breed standard».

My comments, (Frances Sefton ed) although based on the breed standard, will also contain personal opinions from nearly 25 years of associations with the breed.

Brittany coat colors are either liver and white or orange and white, with tricolored dogs permitted but not encouraged in the breed standard.