If you are seeking
a pet dog of your particular breed, be sure you talk with your neighborhood animal shelter first.
Not exact matches
The vaccination plan for your
pet should take into consideration not only the compulsory vaccines, but also vaccines against
particular viruses or parasites that are known to infest your area or diseases that the
breed of your
dog is more vulnerable to.
The overpopulation
of pets is an unfortunate consequence
of large scale
breeding practices (puppy mills, etc.), consumer demand for
particular dog and cat
breeds, and less than responsible
pet ownership (backyard
breeding, refusal to spay / neuter, impulse acquisition, etc.).
Even though
pet dogs of these
breeds rarely fulfill their original purposes these days, individuals still carry their ancestors» DNA in their genes, which means that members
of a
particular breed might be predisposed to certain types
of aggression.
One argument made by Bell,
of particular interest to Animal Folks and all
of us who are concerned with how
breeding dogs are viewed and treated within
breeding kennels, was the claim that «the state failed to prove the essential element that the
dogs were
pet or companion animals.»
One
of the top reasons for anybody choosing a
particular breed of dog over others for a
pet is their looks.
Now, on the other hand, if you have a
breed of dog that isn't prone to any
particular health issues, you could end up saving money taking your chances and doing without the
pet insurance.
Irresponsible ownership primarily is: Irresponsible
breeding Leaving your
dog outside chained up with no human contact (or very little) Training your
dog to fight Not giving your
dog proper socialization with all kinds
of people varying in age colour and sex Walking your
dog off leash in public Not Spaying and neutering Not keeping your
pet's shots up to date Not having your
dog licensed by the city Not keeping your
dog on a proper diet Not having a properly fenced yard Not having your
dog obedience trained (These are in no
particular order)
This
particular stunning small
dog may be noticed in art physical objects dating back so far as 3,000 years, the actual Maltese teacup
pet dog breed's precise origins tend to be uncertain — they might have acquired their name in the Island
of Malta, or in the Italian city
of Militia.
If you have your heart set on a
particular type
of pet, check back often — we have available all types
of dogs, pure
breeds, small
dogs, large
dogs, and our favorite the mutt that when people ask what kind
of pet is that... we say an amazing mutt mix!
If you want a
particular breed of dog but still want to help a rescue
pet, you can contact specific
breed rescue organisations via The Kennel Club.
Meanwhile, BSL ignores the real problems
of pet overpopulation, poor socialization, lack
of training, and failure to follow leash laws for ALL
dogs in the area, not just a
particular breed.
If you do not have a
particular pet in mind, tell us what type
of pet (big
dog, little
dog, big
breed puppy, small
breed puppy, cat, kitten) you are interested in adopting.
As veterinarians and
pet owners, we think it's important to know if there are certain health risks associated with owning a
particular breed of dog.
On behalf
of The Humane Society
of the United States and more than 11 million supporters, I am writing to thank you for addressing some
of the issues that are currently facing the
pet industry, in
particular, the inhumane
breeding of dogs in puppy mills.
We also: educate potential owners about the
breed and its special requirements to ensure an educated decision when selecting the
breed as a
pet; assist owners in solving problems with their GSP in order to keep those
dogs in their current home and encourage owners to use their breeders as a resource
of support and information; and educate animal control officers and shelter personnel on how to properly identify a GSP and
of their
particular personality and behavioral traits.
Potential options for determining this are expense the parties paid to adopt that
particular dog, or the amount that the parties would pay for that
breed of dog at a
pet store or breeder.