Sentences with phrase «physical features of both breeds»

Not exact matches

Today, through purposeful breeding the little dogs — originally bred to hunt Puffins, with some incredible physical features not present in other breeds, like a minimum of 6 toes on each foot, an ability to turn their head upward until it touches their spine, and ears that can be «pinched» closed facing either forward or backward at will — number in the thousands.

The Pomsky was created by cross-breeding Huskies with Pomeranians and the new breed has features of both these dogs, both in terms of its physical appearance and its personality.

«Modern breeding practices are affecting the behavior and mental abilities of pedigree breeds as well as their physical features,» said Kenth Svartberg, an ethologist from Stockholm University and author of the research report.

The unintended consequence of a single gene change pale in comparison to the negative health consequences of the intensive inbreeding required to produce the extreme physical features of the fad breeds of today.

The goal of breeding and selecting dogs with certain physical features, whether for work or show, is to produce the «ideal» dog.

For decades, cats have been bred to produce consistent physical features such as a shortened snout, inward folded ears, round and lean faces, and a variety of colors and textures.

Each of these three breeds of dog stand out for their different physical features, although you

(1) The XYZ is a strongly built, medium - sized, short - coupled dog possessing a sound, athletic, well - balanced conformation that enables it to function... Physical features and mental characteristics should denote a dog bred to perform as an efficient... The most distinguishing characteristics of the XYZ are its short, dense, weather resistant coat... a clean - cut head with broad back skull and moderate stop; powerful jaws...

The name «pit bull» is given based off of physical features, just like determination of all breeds that come through our shelter.

RSPCA dog welfare expert Lisa Richards told The Huffington Post UK: «Many dogs have been bred to emphasise certain physical features, some of which have become so extreme that they can cause pain and suffering, make dogs prone to particular disorders, or even prevent them from behaving normally and from enjoying the activities we know dogs love.

I didn't learn until much later that because of inbreeding and breeding for distorted physical features, approximately one in four purebred dogs suffers from serious congenital disorders such as crippling hip dysplasia, blindness, deafness, heart defects, skin problems and epilepsy.