Sentences with phrase «pet guardians breeding»
This is due to individual pet guardians not spaying / neutering their pets (accidental breedings), individual pet guardians breeding their pets on purpose and thinking it is OK because (1) they have a «purebred» (2) because they think that their pet should experience motherhood or (3) because they think that they have such an exceptional pet and also because of puppymillers and irresponsible breeders.
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This is due to individual pet guardians not spaying / neutering their pets (accidental breedings), individual pet guardians breeding their pets on purpose and thinking it is OK because (1) they have a «purebred», (2) because they think that their pet should experience motherhood, (3) because they think that their children should witness the miracle of birth, or (4) because they think that they have such an exceptional pet; and also because of puppymillers and irresponsible breeders.
Not exact matches
«It's not just about finding solutions to specific problems,» says Jim Hober, guardian of a small mixed breed dog that I met during a «Yappy Hour» at Green Dog Natural Pet Store in Portland, Ore. «Coming here to talk with staff and other customers about natural pet care and supplements has improved quality of life for my dog and myself.
Now, Boxers are bred not just to become guardians or hunters, but as companion pets as well.
The breed is valued as a spirited pet and guardian of home and family.
The breed's history as flock guardians makes them good with cats and other pets, especially when raised with them.
Frenchie was bred as a companion pet, but can be a great guardian too.
Socialization is important for any pet but it's especially critical for large, guardian breeds.
(All responsible breeders carefully place their dogs in new homes, but breeders of rare breeds are even more finicky about where their pups go because they are guardians of a small gene pool and need to make sure that all breedable dogs are kept intact and that buyers understand the consequences of owning a pet that is also the repository of genes from that limited pool.)
A prominent example would be an undershot or overshot jaw; if it is minor, this would be something that would disqualify the dog as a show or breeding prospect, but the dog would make a great pet, guardian dog, or other type of working dog.
Top: Kathleen from Crested Guardians picks up a van full of Wellness Small Breed Dog Food, treats, canned puppy food, medical and pet care supplies on May 21, 2009.
Whether a dog is company to talk to and cuddle with, a buddy to jog or hike with, a hunting partner, a home watchdog or guardian, a traveling companion, a connection with the natural world, a pet for the children, a potential competitor in a variety of sports, or a future breeding prospect, every dog owner selects a dog with some expectations in mind.
Top: Kathleen and foster dog, Prada, from Crested Guardians picks up a van full of Wellness Small Breed Dog Food, treats, canned puppy food, medical and pet care supplies on April 16, 2009.
This is most often attributed to uneducated pet guardians who do not spay or neuter their own pets, allowing them to roam and breed freely.
While on the surface, replacing the term «owner» with «guardian» in legislation seems to be innocuous, kind - hearted, and a gentler term to use, in reality, it takes away a pet owner's property rights to own, breed, and even provide veterinary care for their pet.
Those working breeds living closely with people were not developed as a house pet, but rather as a defender or guardian.
To decrease the risk in choosing a breeder, prospective pet guardians should visit the breeding facility and observe the animals» living condition.
Because of this, the American Pit Bull Foundation is working to help change public perception, give people the tools they need to be responsible pet guardians and advocate against discriminatory breed - specific legislation.
Because of the bad reputation they have been assigned due to their use in dog - fighting rings, these breeds are considered «undesirable» and «unfit» companions for pet guardians.