Sentences with phrase «own purebred dogs»

Sirs: I have been active in purebred dogs all my life and have been a judge at AKC shows for more than 20 years.

There are now more beagles registered with A.K.C. (52,262) than any other purebred dog in America, and of the more than 2,000 A.K.C. - sanctioned trials held last year approximately 1,700 were for beagles.

Other labs could then compare DNA sequences from purebred dogs; wild canids such as wolves, coyotes, and dingoes; and feral dogs.

Eggleston's part of the project was aimed at finding genetic markers that would help biologists zero in on the genes that cause defects in purebred dogs, such as hip dysplasia and epilepsy.

Eggleston's lab had a good deal of purebred dog DNA and just enough wild canid DNA.

In addition to collecting DNA from hundreds of modern wolves as well as mutts and purebred dogs, the dual - origin researchers extracted DNA from dozens of ancient dogs, including a particularly high - value sample from a 4,800 - year - old animal unearthed in Newgrange, Ireland.

Another confounding factor in earlier studies: Researchers sampled DNA from modern purebred dogs, which are the result of generations of artificial selection and hybridization by breeders, skewing the genetic timeline of when wolves and dogs parted ways.

Inherited diseases, for example are a serious problem in purebred dogs.

For their analyses, the researchers obtained the help of the American Kennel Club (AKC) and dog breeders across the country to acquire cheek - swab DNA samples from purebred dogs at dog shows and directly from owners.

Purebred dogs such as German shepherds have been selected for specific physical features for several generations.

The refinement of purebred dogs over the past four or five centuries has created interesting versions of Canis familiaris, such...

Purebred dogs are bred on the basis of specific physical and behavioural characteristics.

We know we are in the wrong and that God's teaching tells us to be pure and wait A purebred dog is a dog of a modern breed of dog, with written documentation showing the individual purebred dog's descent from its breeds» foundation

The park is run by a mean old dog named Bosco (Sutherland) He's a bully and only lets the purebred dogs around his place.

Beth's capacity to love a mongrel, and not some purebred dog with a pedigree gave her depth, but when she abandons Freeway, her distinction of being a relatable person, compassionate and open - minded, which separated her from the others is gone, and we realize that this woman has the potential to be a snob, just like her husband, who disapproves of his sister's new beau, a working class stiff named Russell.

The purebred dogs get to have the nice spots while the mutts have to settle for the other places.

For those who may not have a purebred dog or know very little about the Kennel Club, the show has plenty to offer, too.

But hey, she's a beautiful purebred dog, so she surely has concerned owners searching for her, right?

In Arkansas, a measure to charge an annual fee of $ 50 to pet owners of purebred dogs and cats that are not spayed or neutered — an intact animal license — died in committee.

The event is the largest and one of the most prestigious in the world with 2,500 purebred dogs to be judged.

The results revealed that there were no significant difference in allergen levels between homes with hypoallergenic dogs and those with mixed - breed and purebred dogs.

So if most pets came from either shelters or breeders, urban spay / neuter programs would serve largely purebred dogs and cats.

«Quality» here has nothing to do with show quality but with understanding the genetic health traits that exist in many purebred dogs and then trying to breed animals that do not perpetuate these negative characteristics.

What do these purebred dogs in these movies have in common?

Purebred dogs and cats are not smarter, healthier or more even tempered than canines and felines of mixed breeding.

There was a time when purebred dogs were seldom found in these facilities.

Therefore many breeds of purebred dogs today represent a limited genetic pool, with disease predispositions that derive from one or a small number of recent genetic founders.

It should be remembered that many purebred dogs were bred to assist their breeder by using their distinctive dominant trait.

For breeders in smaller countries, it can be hard to get their purebred dogs recognized since there might be no kennel club.

I want a PUREBRED dog.

Why is it that vets and researchers can claim purebred dogs and genetics are to blame for these joint disorders when this shining beacon is aimed squarely on vaccination, especially the distemper shot?

The advantage of owning a purebred dog is that the animal's appearance and character are pretty well fixed by generations of careful selection for particular traits.

During this time in history only nobility were allowed to own purebred dogs.

It is no wonder that joint disease is on the rise in dogs, especially in the most aggressively vaccinated subset: purebred dogs.

As such, first generation Zuchons have better health than purebred dogs.

In another study using the Veterinary Medical Database for the period 1980 through 1994, it was concluded the risk for bone cancer in large breed, purebred dogs increased twofold for those dogs that were also sterilized.

For the first time ever, the Westminster Dog Show will include an agility competition, open to mixed breeds as well as purebred dogs.

Charges of misconduct which fall under the jurisdiction of The American Kennel Club (AKC rules, both for conduct at dog shows as well as other matters pertaining to purebred dogs), will be subject to AKC rules and adjudication procedures.

No, they wanted a purebred dog.

Most purebred dogs are recognized by a national kennel club, but some independent breeders have created purebred dogs that are not recognized by any official kennel club.

Some breeders may ever cross their breeding stock with other purebred dogs to produce smaller specimens.

It's possible you won't have to deal with complications later in life with purebred dogs, dealing with higher risks of cancer or tumors, heart disease, and neurological diseases.

As with many other breeds, Chihuahuas are often crossed with other purebred dogs so to give life to some interesting designer mixes:

Let's hear it for the American hairless terrier and Sloughi, who are the newest members of the registry of purebred dog pedigrees in the United States.

The Pitbull Beagle mix isn't a purebred dog and since this hybrid is quite young, we don't know a lot about the hybrid's origins or history.

For instance, a mix between two small purebred dogs will definitely not produce an offspring the size of a Great Dane.

Purebred dogs are also known as purebreds and pedigree dogs.

Conformation Handling Classes: To teach owners how to present their purebred dog to a judge at a dog show.

Unfortunately, due to mass breeding, purebred dogs are common and more are being surrendered to animal shelters and pounds.

200 $ won't get you a purebred dog.