After determining the kind of dog you want, attend dog and adoption shows, talk to
owners of breeds under consideration, check out websites and books, and seek out only responsible breeders if you're set on buying an animal, or adopt from a breed rescue group, mixed breed rescue or shelter.
Not exact matches
The Profit's Marcus Lemonis travels to Cuba at a time
of historic change, and profiles a new
breed of business
owners determined to succeed
under one
of the most oppressive regimes in the world.
But the most important reason for a lack
of support
of breed specific laws is that it takes the responsibility away from the dog's
owner for keeping it
under control.
It was the first model developed
under VW Group ownership when Bentley split from Rolls - Royce in 1998, and it brought the Bentley brand to the attention
of a new
breed of customer far removed from the traditional «English gent» who had previously typified Bentley
owners.
I had been wary
of the
breed because I had seen the news reports and seen the results
of bad
owners not keeping their dogs if not
under control at least in their own yard.
Many vets have concerns about certain
breeds because
of temperament issue that only arise
under the stress
of veterinary care or feel that the potential cost
of veterinary care may be too high for the average
owner to face.
Breeders will benefit from prior history
of the dogs they are
breeding, and
owners will be more readily acceptable to problems that are not
under the control
of the breeder.
These momma's who we pay for their vet care and spaying do not come to Coco's Heart as they stay
under the care
of their
owners but are no longer able to
breed helping us with our mission to reduce overpopulation.
Under the law, any
of the banned
breeds — this includes American Pit Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, and any dog mixed with or sharing certain physical characteristics with a banned
breed — could be «grandfathered in,» but
owners must have applied for a special permit or risk having their dog seized.
Responsible pet
owners save municipalities money by reducing the number
of dogs and cats running loose, by preventing indiscriminate
breeding and by keeping their pets
under control.
While the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association understands the issue
of an overburdened shelter system and supports any action that promotes compassionate care
of animals, including responsible
breeding practices, the proposed Companion Animal and Consumer Protection ordinance
under consideration by Cook County has a direct impact on the pets, the pet
owners, consumers, and the small businesses in Cook County.
A majority
of U.S. states have localities with
breed - specific legislation, a shocking violation
of equal treatment
under the law for pet
owners.
Biff set a new standard for the
breed racking up an incredible, breeder -
owner - handled record
of only one defeat
under a breeder judge!
After consulting with her veterinarian — who recommended Ceilki be foaled out at a hospital during her next pregnancy —
owner and Arabian breeder Sara Bagg decided to
breed her mare again, and have Ceilki give birth
under the watchful eye
of UC Davis» Large Animal Clinic.
But note that euthanasia
of pit bulls was down only 50 % as much as for other
breeds despite the ordinance that was passed specifically to reduce numbers
of pit bulls that end up in the shelters. The reason is in part because there was at the same time a 25 % increase in pit bulls impounded and euthanized simply because their
owners had not spayed / neutered them
under the new ordinance.
The Catahoula
Owners, Breeders & Research Association, affectionately known as COBRA, is registered as a Single
Breed Club operating
under the umbrella
of the United Kennel Club.
A 2008 University
of Pennsylvania study
of 6,000 dog
owners who were interviewed indicated that dogs
of smaller
breeds were far more likely to be «genetically predisposed towards aggressive behavior» than
breeds such as those falling
under the category
of «pit bulls.»
Dog
Owners» Liability Act, Ontario: If there is a conflict between a provision
of this Act or
of a regulation
under this or any other Act relating to banned
breeds (such as pit bulls) and a provision
of a by - law passed by a municipality relating to these
breeds, the provision that is more restrictive in relation to controls or bans on these
breeds prevails.