Sentences with phrase «owners of purebred dogs»

So Susi worked hard and created a day where Purebred Dogs could be celebrated and owners of Purebred Dogs could proudly but humbly display their love of their desired breeds without being shamed for it.

He gave much of his time to educate the breeders and owners of purebred dogs about the importance of genetic diversity.

Background on CHIC: CHIC (Canine Health Information Center) is a centralized database that works with AKC and other purebred breed Parent Clubs to provide resources for breeders and owners of purebred dogs by researching and maintaining information on certain health issues found in specific breeds.

Most prospective owners of purebred dogs look to AKC as the country's most prominent registry, even though the United Kennel Club has existed almost as long and registers more breeds, than those recognized by AKC.

CHIC (Canine Health Information Center) is a centralized database that works with AKC and other purebred breed Parent Clubs to provide resources for breeders and owners of purebred dogs by researching and maintaining information on certain health issues found in specific breeds.

OptiGen, LLC, is a private company established to provide canine genetic tests to breeders and owners of purebred dogs, their veterinarians and veterinary specialists.

«This suggests that owners of purebred dogs were more aware that their dog was missing, were more concerned with getting their dog back promptly, or that they expended greater effort in attempting to locate their dog,» the authors wrote.

CHIC, working with participating parent clubs, provides a resource for breeders and owners of purebred dogs to research and maintain information on the health issues prevalent in specific breeds by establishing a recommended protocol for breed specific health screening and recognizing dogs tested in accordance with that protocol

Because it is known that autoimmune diseases are linked to genetic predispositions in the MHC — this is yet another reason why potential dog owners of purebred dogs should only deal with respected and reputable breeders who are aware of, and employ breeding practices designed to limit genetic disorders.

The data from the AKC, the country's only nonprofit dog registry, comes from paid registrations by breeders and owners of purebred dogs, and makes the dog eligible for AKC events such as dog shows.

Many owners of purebred dogs like to wait for the dog to be 8 - 12 months old prior sterilization for optimal growth and development.

CHIC works with OFA and participating parent clubs to provide a resource for breeders and owners of purebred dogs to research and maintain information on health issues.

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.

Not exact matches

For purebreds, the judges correctly matched dog and owner 16 times out of 25 — a statistically significant result.

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.

While there is nothing wrong with adopting a mutt, a lot of dog owners want to get a purebred puppy or dog.

Policies: This program has written policies This program works with purebred goldens This program requires an application fee They adopt out of the service territory if another reputable organization does a home evaluation and approves Requires a dog be returned if the owner can not keep Takes ownership of a dog upon intake Requires a home visit before adoption approval Follows up with adopters after placement Dogs are observed and evaluated before adoption All dogs receive all vaccines (Rabies, DHLPP and any other regionally appropriate tests) before adoption All dogs have all tests (heartworm, fecal and other regionally appropriate tests) before adoptDogs are observed and evaluated before adoption All dogs receive all vaccines (Rabies, DHLPP and any other regionally appropriate tests) before adoption All dogs have all tests (heartworm, fecal and other regionally appropriate tests) before adoptdogs receive all vaccines (Rabies, DHLPP and any other regionally appropriate tests) before adoption All dogs have all tests (heartworm, fecal and other regionally appropriate tests) before adoptdogs have all tests (heartworm, fecal and other regionally appropriate tests) before adoption.

And, for sure, the American Kennel Club is only too happy to see the price of dogs go up, up, up — at least the provably purebred ones whose owners have registered them with the organization.

Further, the AKC advocates purebred dogs as family companions and works to promote responsible dog ownership and the rights of all dog owners.

The American Kennel Club is an exclusive organization where dog owners can nationally register their purebred canines, provided they fit a select list of criteria.

At the APBR we develop and provide an umbrella of programs, resources, services and opportunities to wrap around our members needs to help give our members an «Ongoing Positive Experience» and support as purebred Pit Bull dog owners.

At the APBR we develop and cater an umbrella of programs, resources, services and opportunities to wrap around our members needs to help give our members an «Ongoing Positive Experience» and support as purebred Pit Bull dog owners.

Policies: This program has written policies This program works with purebred goldens This program requires an application fee of $ 10 They do not adopt out of the service territory Requires a dog be returned if the owner can not keep it Takes ownership of a dog upon intake Requires a home visit before adoption approval Follows up with adopters after placement Dogs are observed and evaluated before adoption All dogs receive all vaccines (Rabies, DHLPP and any other regionally appropriate tests) before adoption All dogs have all tests (heartworm, fecal and other regionally appropriate tests) before adoptDogs are observed and evaluated before adoption All dogs receive all vaccines (Rabies, DHLPP and any other regionally appropriate tests) before adoption All dogs have all tests (heartworm, fecal and other regionally appropriate tests) before adoptdogs receive all vaccines (Rabies, DHLPP and any other regionally appropriate tests) before adoption All dogs have all tests (heartworm, fecal and other regionally appropriate tests) before adoptdogs have all tests (heartworm, fecal and other regionally appropriate tests) before adoption.

Policies: This program has written policies This program works with purebred goldens This program does not require an application fee They adopt out of the service territory under special circumstances only: only special needs goldens are considered for out of area adoption Requires a dog be returned if the owner can not keep Takes ownership of a dog upon intake Requires a home visit before adoption approval Follows up with adopters after placement Dogs are observed and evaluated before adoption All dogs receive all vaccines (Rabies, DHLPP and any other regionally appropriate tests) before adoption All dogs have all tests (heartworm, fecal and other regionally appropriate tests) before adoptDogs are observed and evaluated before adoption All dogs receive all vaccines (Rabies, DHLPP and any other regionally appropriate tests) before adoption All dogs have all tests (heartworm, fecal and other regionally appropriate tests) before adoptdogs receive all vaccines (Rabies, DHLPP and any other regionally appropriate tests) before adoption All dogs have all tests (heartworm, fecal and other regionally appropriate tests) before adoptdogs have all tests (heartworm, fecal and other regionally appropriate tests) before adoption.

For any purebred dog owners who believe that purebred equals profit or desirability, please understand that (according to AmericanHumane.org) approximately 25 % of all shelter animals are purebred.

Working with parent clubs, CHIC provides an important resource for breeders and owners of participating purebred dogs to research and maintain information on the health issues prevalent in specific breeds.

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Along with its more than 5,000 licensed and member clubs and its affiliated organizations, the AKC advocates for the purebred dog as a family companion, advances canine health and well - being, works to protect the rights of all dog owners and promotes responsible dog ownership.

Once a year, large numbers of purebred dog owners, breeders, and exhibitors get out the spit and polish, pack up their old kit bags, and head for the breed's national specialty, a celebration of their dogs, an occasion to conduct club business and enjoy social interaction with other owners and enthusiasts, a chance to attend breed seminars, and an opportunity to raise money for breed health and rescue committees.

Most dogs that are surrendered to shelters had owners with unrealistic expectations and didn't estimate the amount of time, effort and money it takes to train any dog, purebred or mutt.

The problem is that the initiative appears to be limited to purebreds, though the crisis created by vicious animals extends far beyond those sacred breeds and the owners most likely to need such encouragement are least likely ever to hear of it.According to the AKC, the test will consist of 10 categories that will show the dog's acceptance of strange people and strange dogs and of being handled in routine ways, such as grooming or petting by unfamiliar people.

Sometimes a purebred shepherd is dropped off when an owner is forced to move, sometimes a dog ends up a stray, and there are always a lot of good mixed breed shepherds that end up in shelters.

Like many dogs, both purebred and not, Bullmastiffs can develop cancer as well as bloat, a sudden and life - threatening swelling of the abdomen; owners should educate themselves about its symptoms and what to do should bloat occur.

My big concern as a purebred owner is the apparent unwillingness of a good portion of the rescue community to work with responsibile purebred owners and breeders — we aren't the enemy — we take of our dogs and are as concerned about bad breeders as you are.

As most dog owners know, purebred dogs often have a number of inherent diseases and conditions.

Consider, for example, a group of purebred puppies whose owners were advised to have their dogs neutered at a young age because a littermate had an unusual gait or improper conformation that has a genetic cause.

• Total number of nationwide animal shelters 5,000 • Number of companion animals that enter into animal shelters nationwide annually 5 million • Average annual number of companion animals that are euthinized at shelters 3.5 million • Percent of dogs in animals shelters that are euthanized 60 % • Percent of cats in animal shelters that are euthanized 70 % • Percent of cats that are returned to their owners 2 % • Percent of dogs returned to their owners 15 % • Total percentage of dogs claimed to be spayed or neutered 78 % • Total percentage of cats that are claimed to be spayed or neutered 88 % • Total number of animals that end up in a shelter that are spayed or neutered 10 % • Percent of dogs brought to shelters that were adopted by a shelter 20 % • Percent of dogs and cats that are adopted from shelters 25 % • Total number of dogs and cats that are bought at pet stores 6 % • Percentage of people that get their pets free or at low cost 65 % • Cost of taxpayer money annually to round up, house, kill and dispose of homeless animals $ 2 billion • Total percentage of dogs in shelters that are purebred 25 % • Total percentage of U.S. homes who own at least 1 companion animal 63 % • Total number of homes that own at least 1 companion animal 70 million • Tags:

While the AKC offers the only Official pedigrees for its registry of purebred dogs, breeders / owners may provide you with a pedigree they've composed that may include a variety of additional information, such as individual Shih Tzu achievements not listed on an AKC Official Pedigree (more under Title prefixes and suffixes below).

A majority of World Wide Bullmastiff owners and breeders are up in arms as to how the media can insultingly label so many purebred dogs incorrectly and namely our breed the Bullmastiff.

The problem is that there are so many breeding indiscriminately that we have millions sitting in shelters waiting to die a slow, agonizing death, including thousands of purebred dogs who are victims of the breeding industry, which produces many more dogs than there are owners willing to pay high prices for a dog.

Its latest campaign uses emotional blackmail to convince potential pet owners that buying a purebred puppy from a breeder results in the death of a dog in a shelter.

Her research has focused on diseases of purebred and mixed - breed dogs, in an effort to develop more breed - specific screening tests and educate breeders, veterinarians, and owners.

These days, many purebred puppies have been surrendered to the shelters simply because the original owner decides they no longer want to have a dog in the home for various reasons (e.g. allergies, lack of time, rental owner forbids dogs, baby on the way).

«There's nothing snooty, if you will, about buying a dog through a breeder,» Griggs said, noting that owners of purebreds need to be concerned about breed standards — such as the dog's color, size and temperament.

Frei, who also serves as director of communications for the Westminster Kennel Club, is a longtime breeder - owner - handler and judge in the world of purebred dogs, enjoying much competitive success over the years with his Afghan Hounds and Brittanys.

Meeting the Needs of Your Older Pets by Debbie Ray - PedigreedPups.com www.pedigreedpups.com is a website offering the best purebred dog breed information, online resources and high - quality dog content for all dog owners, dog lovers and those considering dog ownership.

Pet owners often look askance at people who are fussy about the appearance or pedigree of their dogs, claiming (rightfully) that any dog — mixed breed or purebred, perfect specimen or not — is worthy of love and concern.

With the different wants of owners and the different traits and behaviors in different breeds, mixes or even different lines of purebred dogs, it is the unusual situation where the match between dog and owner is perfect.

Ethical Canine Imports International (ECI2) is an established purebred dog import broker serving top dog breeders and discerning owners by importing quality dogs and puppies from their Countries of Origin.

Policies: This program does not have written policies This program works with purebred goldens They adopt out of the service territory Requires a dog be returned if the owner can not keep Takes ownership of a dog upon intake Requires a home visit before adoption approval Follows up with adopters after placement Dogs are observed and evaluated before adoption All dogs receive all vaccines (Rabies, DHLPP and any other regionally appropriate tests) before adoption All dogs have all tests (heartworm, fecal and other regionally appropriate tests) before adoptDogs are observed and evaluated before adoption All dogs receive all vaccines (Rabies, DHLPP and any other regionally appropriate tests) before adoption All dogs have all tests (heartworm, fecal and other regionally appropriate tests) before adoptdogs receive all vaccines (Rabies, DHLPP and any other regionally appropriate tests) before adoption All dogs have all tests (heartworm, fecal and other regionally appropriate tests) before adoptdogs have all tests (heartworm, fecal and other regionally appropriate tests) before adoption.