Some shelter offer «slumber parties» as a way to bring a dog into your home, and see
the potential of that particular dog in your everyday environment.
Not exact matches
Once obtained, test results can be shared with your veterinarian to help get a better picture
of your
dog's ideal size and weight and any
potential health problems commonly seen in
particular breeds.
We don't want to miss the opportunity to track and identify a sudden increase
of intake
of a
particular breed type (which may hint at a community shift or
potential mill activity), a shift in the euthanasia
of breed types, or the ability to illustrate the inherent risks individual
dogs have simply because
of what they look like.
I turn down about two - thirds
of potential buyers as unsuitable for my
particular dogs.
The important thing when selecting a mentor to help you sort out a
particular pedigree is: Has your
potential mentor actually seen the first 6
dogs on the pedigree and hopefully, some
of the siblings?
It's fairly common for a
potential dog owner to see a
particular dog breed compete in or win one
of the categories (Sporting, Terrier, Working, etc.) or Best in Show and then want to purchase or adopt that breed, yet, as a veterinarian I always have to question if doing so is the best decision based on the owner's lifestyle and ability to pay for the
dog's medical care, food, grooming, boarding and other day - to - day needs.
While there is definite side effect
potential in large animal species,
dogs in
particular can tolerate high doses
of tylosin with no adverse effects.
On each crate at the adoption fair are laminated bios
of the
particular dog, which supply information to
potential adopters.
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.