Sentences with phrase «owners over breed»

Contact Minnesota state representatives and urge them to vote yes on H.F. 115 and choose education for dog owners over breed bans.Â

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And just as we no longer countenance slavery, which both Old and New Testaments regarded as normal, so we also no longer countenance the use of female slaves, concubines and captives as sexual toys or breeding machines by their male owners, which Leviticus 19:20 f., II Samuel 5:13 and Numbers 31:17 - 20 permitted — and as many American slave owners did slightly over 100 years ago.

The couple had been planning to visit KC Pet Project, Kansas City's municipal animal shelter, over the weekend, but late last week they heard from «a family of wonderful pet owners» who'd been trying to find a new home for the corgi — the breed pictured on her sign.

Hidden beneath the dramatic rear spoiler was technology that quickened the pulse of even long - standing Porsche owners and enthusiasts: a three - litre flat - six engine with a turbocharger, developing 280 hp, a top speed over 160 mph and the supreme performance of a pure - bred racing machine.

Health Concerns: Information Every French Bulldog Owner Should know... Every breed has genetic weaknesses that dispose them to certain diseases, and their temperaments (and yes looks) are often why we choose one breed over another.

To pursue this dream, we combine science, art and over 50 years of dog breeding experience to create, develop and present puppy rearing courses, programs and equipment for puppy owners and dog breeders.

* The problem doesn't change, or worsens, over time, even with professional help; * The owners are justifiably fearful of the dog, according to the trainer / behaviorist, and there is nowhere else for the dog to go; * The dog has been professionally evaluated, and the professional is recommending euthanasia; * The problems have been going on a long time and the dog has been given every chance for change; money has been spent with a professional trainer / behaviorist; * The behavior is unpredictable and / or uncontrollable; * There is an extreme temperament problem with dog; the dog IS NOT TYPICAL OF THE BREED STANDARD; * The problem can not be solved with proper training, behavior modification, change in the way the dog is being managed, or a leash, muzzle, kennel and / or fence.

Of course, many owners «wreck» their dogs» health by feeding pet grade foods over many years, not providing sufficient exercise, and not addressing health issues (dental disease, obesity, etc), which happens regardless of breed.

Over the years, Golden Retrievers have been bred to make excellent companions to owners as retrievers in hunting expeditions, as service dogs for people with sight or physical disabilities, or as sniffer dogs working with the narcotics or search and rescue divisions in police departments.

This program will examine achievements and challenges related to rehoming / rescue, shelter and community relationships, owner support, breed - discriminatory legislation and models for progress all over the country.

As a mother of four we asked the same qestionn, and now being owners and breeders for over ten years we certainly could say that the Bullmastiff loves children, they are a very large affectionate, tolerant breed that is very loyal towards his family.

For those who rely on statistical data; Bill and I are owner - handlers who don't «network», have no dogs at public stud and keep fewer than four breeding bitches, yet we've had over half of the Akita Hall Of Fame Producers including the # 1 and # 2 Sires and Dams.

This has fractured supportive services to Pit Bull owners and over the years has worked to severely diminish the value of the Pit Bull breed as a whole.

My study of dog bite - related fatalities occurring over the past five decades has identified the poor ownership / management practices involved in the overwhelming majority of these incidents: owners obtaining dogs, and maintaining them as resident dogs outside of regular, positive human interaction, often for negative functions (i.e. guarding / protection, fighting, intimidation / status); owners failing to humanely contain, control and maintain their dogs (chained dogs, loose roaming dogs, cases of abuse / neglect); owners failing to knowledgably supervise interaction between children and dogs; and owners failing to spay or neuter dogs not used for competition, show, or in a responsible breeding program.

Four - year - old Kye (below) was given up to Battersea due to his owner's allergies and is hoping that his beaming smile will win over a new owner whilst beautiful Roxy is a wonderful example of her breed.

Owners of Australian Cattle Dogs know this breed is easy to train and has the natural ability to drive cattle over large areas.

(ref) In the case of these smaller breeds with relatively normal facial structure (like Maltese) it is unclear if the pets are more prone to gum disease or just more likely to be spoiled and doted over by their owners.

Conference in Austin, Texas, Leala Ward - Vinson, Megan Ransom and Lindsey Ortiz of the Love - A-Bull dog foster team gave a two - part presentation on meeting challenges related to re - homing / rescue, shelter and community relationships, owner support, breed - discriminatory legislation and models for progress all over the country.

Because Salukis ranged with their nomadic owners over a wide area of the Middle East, they became widely distributed with great local variation, resulting in the breed's variability today.

Over 400 dogs of the targeted breeds were given temperament tests, along with 70 Golden Retrievers who were volunteered by their owners for comparison.

The dogs that we personally have to train to be less aggressive are usually small or toy breeds due to the fact that their owners don't correct bad behavior and treat them like human children causing over dominance in the dogs.

Up to now, DNA testing on dogs has been used mostly to satisfy owner curiosity over what breeds are in their mutt, or by apartment managers who want to identify dogs whose owners didn't pick up after them.

Founder / Owner Mishell is a certified animal health technician with over 20 years experience in the study of animal behavior, breeding and training at various levels.

The breed tends to be fiercely loyal to one particular owner and in some cases may become over protective of the person, especially around other people or animals, but may be attached to more.

The Malamute is a physically tough breed with enormous strength that can easily knock over a child during play or drag its owner around the neighborhood unless it is properly trained and has learned its own strength.

Dogs can't talk, but their DNA can ™ Over 25 million mixed - breed dog owners know their dogs... but not as well as they could.

In this case, the owners of Lennox not only have a DNA breed - ID test that proves Lennox's genetic makeup, the city had licensed Lennox (meaning, they did not consider him a banned breed) for over five years.

Many experts believe that the popularity of the breed has dwindled over time due to owners» reluctance to invest the time and money needed to maintain a healthy, robust coat.

This session will examine achievements and challenges related to rehoming / rescue, shelter and community relationships, owner support, breed - discriminatory legislation, and models for progress all over the country.

The price may vary based on differing circumstances, but a pet owner can expect to spend anywhere from $ 1,144 for a cat to over $ 2,000 for a largest breeds of dogs, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

But Shelties seem more attached to their owners than to their jobs, and that gives them a big edge over most other herding breeds.

All over the country, pet owners are grooming their retrievers and setters and spaniels and shepherds and northern breeds, loosening great avalanches of fur.

because the dog owners are internally leaving scraps of food on the upper left border of my yard - and where dogs eat they will usually crap; so this is what i have to deal wth - they breed dogs and let them run free as if they own my property as well; i have called animal control about 6 times within the past 2 years - i believe they are related or friends which is my assumption - and guess what not only do i have 1 neighbor who let their dogs use my yard as a toilet but another neighbor two doors down who collect stray dogs but do not feed them and let them roam the neighborhood so they can knock over my garbage can 2 - 3 times a week; i am at my wits end - i want to put red peeper on the border of my yard as well but i do nt want to be sued; i have even confronted my neighbor about this and just suggested that they would keep their dogs from crapping in my yard as well as jumping in my kids pool - what did these animal loving people say:» they're animals - we cant control where our dogs do their business or if they get hot and go into your kids pool!»»

According to CBS Miami, Cherie Wachter of Broward Humane Society said that the mill owners were breeding, making puppies, then posted them for sale online or taken to pet stores «all over South Florida.»

Many dog owners have a preference for small dogs over larger breeds, and for many different reasons.

The law requires dog owners to be over the age of 18 to walk the dog, have certification of training the dog, obtain breeding records, always use a leash and muzzle in walks and must be in a fenced yard with clear warning of dangerous dog, or on a leash at all times.

Over time, the dog may show behaviors that to the experienced eye would be considered dominant, however, to the dog's owner these behaviors are seen as either breed specific, for example, «that's how Chihuahuas are», or part and parcel of the dogs personality, ex «he's always been this way».

Ed Frawley, the owner of Leerburg Video and Kennel, has bred and whelped over 350 litters of German Shepherds since the mid 1970's.

If we don't get to the true root of the problem (humans), then we will be seeing this problem all over again with the next most trainable breed that these unfit owners can get their hands on.

As an owner, there is not much you can do about hereditary factors, aside from selecting a puppy from a responsible breeder and only breeding healthy dogs, but you do have control over growth rate, exercise, and nutrition.

For over a hundred years, holding the owners personally responsible was enough to prevent attacks, and the breed was perceived as very child - friendly.

Over the years Westminster's charitable giving has also included the Red Cross, Dogs for Defense, the National War Fund, Take The Lead, ASPCA, Angel On A Leash, National Association of Search and Rescue Dogs, AKC Humane Fund, AKC ReUnite (AKC Companion Animal Rescue), AKC Canine Health Foundation, National Breed (Parent) Clubs, California Dog Owners Coalition, Greyhound Rescue, the Seeing Eye, Animal Medical Center, Project HEAL for wounded military members, and the Warrior Canine Connection.

While the team couldn't figure out exactly how old B.B. was, they could tell by her swollen mammaries that she'd been bred over and over again, and that she'd nursed many litters of puppies — whom the puppy mill owners probably sold for a lot of money.

In the effects of spay / neuter study, they interviewed more than 1500 dog owners (all breed club members with dogs of known heritage) with dogs over the age of 1 year old.

Sam's outrage over the mistreatment and neglect of dogs by their owners, and the overreaction by the public by banning certain breeds of dog, gave Sam Basso a mission: to educate the public about responsible dog ownership.

In brachycephalic breeds such as Winky, most owners let the hair grow long over the enucleated side and the result is not at all objectionable.

But over their ~ 15,000 association with humans, many breeds have mutated from wolves in their diet as well as their temperament and have increased their ability to thrive on the same high - carbohydrate diets that their owners consume.

While this breed's energy levels may be over the top and more than many people may bargain for, the right owner knows how to invest that energy with success.

The high cancer rate of 50 % in large - breed dogs over 10 years old has been a worrisome statistic for many dog owners.

«10 Delise, based upon her study of fatal attacks over the past five decades, has identified  poor ownership / management practices involved in the overwhelming majority of these incidents: owners obtaining dogs, and maintaining them as resident dogs outside of the household for purposes other than as family pets (i.e. guarding / protection, fighting, intimidation / status); owners failing to humanely contain, control and maintain their dogs (chained dogs, loose roaming dogs, cases of abuse / neglect); owners failing to knowledgably supervise interaction between children and dogs; and owners failing to spay or neuter resident dogs not used for competition, show, or in a responsible breeding program.4