Sentences with phrase «problems with any dog breed»

The idea came to me when I started trying to find ways to better utilize my resources to get the word out about animal rescue and problems with the dog breeding industry (puppy mills, etc.).

There are always going to be some health problems with any dog breed - the same goes for the Caucasian Mountain Shepherd.

Not exact matches

You've got these farms with 300 breeding dogs producing litter after litter after litter, quite often in atrocious welfare conditions... There's a massive problem.

But if pollen is your problem and you're desperate for a dog, go with a short - haired breed.

Conducted in Italy, Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, all of the studies found that upon adulthood, the puppies from these high - volume breeding facilities were more likely to show behavioral and emotional problems that cause distress, when compared with dogs from other sources, especially those from non-commercial breeders.

«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 mysedog 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 myseDog 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 mysedog and myself.

Last week surgery expert Aidan McAlinden explained what a brachycephalic dog was and outlined some of the clinical problems that are associated with the conformation of these popular breeds.

The dogs they retire when their breeding days are done and the last of the money to be made from them is pocketed, go from a life deprived of love with all the problems that we commonly see in «puppy farmed» dogs.

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 care how rapidly small - breed dogs grow, but we do want to slow down the growth of large - breed dogs because rapid growth puts them at risk for orthopedic problems [difficulty with the skeletal system or associated muscles, joints and ligaments] down the line.»

While some breeds are naturally more vocal than others, the problem is magnified in dogs with limited socialization.

If your female dog is full - bred, you must look for a male dog that has similar qualities and consult with a specialist in order to make sure that there is no problem regarding the blood types of each dog and so that there is no inconvenience whatsoever.

In some areas of the country more people are less inclined to spay or neuter their pets, have fenced back yards, walk their dogs, are more inclined to let cats run loose, have no problem with backyard breeding or seeing someone in a parking lot selling free kittens.

And, large / giant breed foods often include joint supplements such as glucosamine, chondroitin, SAMe, green lip mussels, and other things to help very large dogs avoid problems with arthritis and other joint conditions.

Many large breed dogs do not have problems with bladder stones and as a non-veterinarian I am assuming that this may be because it is easier for stones to pass in large breed dogs since the passageways are larger.

In the Southern USA, veterinarians see quite a few ear problems in large breed dogs that are associated with swimming in swimming pools and stagnant fresh water.

If you breed your bitch to this dog, you're increasing the chances of genetic mismatching and the likelihood of producing puppies with hip dysplasia, bad eyes, elbows, skin problems, etc...)

Many dog owners, regardless of the breed of dog, have experienced problems with their dogs and sometimes these problems can take all the fun and joy out of owning a dog.

Separation anxiety is unfortunately a very common problem these days, particularly with small breed dogs.

Due to the high occurrence of health problems with the double merles in other breeds we do not have or produce any dogs in our program with the dominant merle gene.

As with any breed of dog, Danes can be prone to specific health problems.

To find this out, test mating is done to a dog that is affected with the genetic problem (resulting usually in puppies that are both affected and non-affected carriers) or by inbreeding to a related dog that also doesn't show the signs of being affected (usually litter mates are used) this will usually result in some puppies free of the problem, some puppies as carriers, and some puppies affected if both dogs carry the problem gene (this is not as accurate as breeding to an affected dog, but you are less likely to have to put all the puppies down).

General health: This breed has had problems with hip dysphasia however it is not as generalized as it is in other big work dog breeds.

However, in August 2008 Professor Tosso Lieb and a team of geneticists at the University of Berne, in conjunction with ANTAGENE, started a research project to analyse the genomes of a number of breeds of dog (including the Irish terrier, but not the Bedlington terrier) in which footpad hyperkeratosis was a problem.

A large breeding facility or a puppy mill will often have problems with parvo and other diseases because so many dogs are kept in cages next to each other.

Our problems stem from the disproportionate influence the show ring has on the breed as, although falconers in particular have many working dogs, very few are competed with.

Large - breed dogs like the Giant Schnauzer have an increased risk for bone and joint problems, especially as they get older, so a formula that is supplemented with joint - supporting minerals like glucosamine and chondroitin could be very beneficial.

It seems that you never hear about mixed breed dogs with problems.

* 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.

Bichons, poodles, Maltese, Shih Tzu and Lhasa apso are among the breeds often seen with reddish - brown tear stains beneath the eyes, but any dog can have this problem.

Encyclopedia of Dog Breeds: Profiles of More than 150 Breeds This is an excellent, highly rated book that discusses each breed's physical and personality traits, suitability as a pet, information on each breed's vulnerability to specific health problems, longevity, exercise needs, compatibility with children, and more.

This comment assumes there will be a problem with every dog of one of these breeds.

Dogs and bitches should not be used for breeding if they have a pattern of producing offspring with a serious genetic health fault (i.e. blindness; cleft palate; heart problems; etc).

Heat stress is more prevalent in brachycephalic breeds (or dogs with short noses), dogs that have recently been ill, dogs with underlying health problems, or dogs taking certain medications.

If you don't have a lot of experience dealing with dogs, you want a breed that is people - oriented with a low incidence of aggression, no dominance problems and few temperament issues.

The good news is that they are a generally healthy breed; however, as with all dogs, Jack Russell Terriers are particularly susceptible to certain health problems.

As one who, for the last 30 years, has been on the receiving end of the dog - bite injuries that pass through the Children's Hospital Emergency Room, as well as on the staff at the Shriners Hospitals for Children where we see the late effects of these injuries from across the nation, I can categorically tell you that the problems associated with dog bites are indeed breed - specific.

As it may happen to any dog breed, the Horgi can either be born with or develop some common ailments that include weight gain and back problems.

One of the major problems encountered by pet - parents has to do with breed restrictions, given that many apartments are not pit bull friendly rentals or large breed dog friendly apartments.

We own dogs that have been selectively bred for their wonderful characteristics, but also have numerous immune disorders and digestive problems associated with breeding for a particular shape, size, or color.Think of the pug as a descendant of the wolf.

Looking at dog food today, we find all - life - stages food, puppy food, adult food, senior food, food for dogs with sensitive stomachs or sensitive skin, food for herding, sporting, toy, terrier, large, and giant breed dogs, vegetarian food, high performance food for working dogs, reduced calorie and light food for couch potato dogs, food for dogs with heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease, arthritis, digestive problems, cancer, diabetes, bladder stones, dandruff and dirty teeth.

The problem with pet bred dogs is that I suspect very few people are actually breed dogs to be good pets.

One thing to keep in mind is that although one of the goals of forming this breed was to remove aggression, some bullies will still have problems with other dogs.

«Hypothyroidism is a problem which afflicts many breeds of dog, but far and away most canine hypothyroidism is adult - onset and is an immune - mediated disorder associated with production of anti-thyroglobulin antibodies.

In discussing this report, the CDC identified two problems with determining a rate of fatal human attacks by dog breed.

The discovery equips dog breeders with the tools to eliminate that trait from the Dalmatian breed and yields clues to the cause of similar problems in humans.

With these policies, animal control officers are able to focus on problem dogs and dog owners, regardless of breed, and ONLY those dogs that are posing problems — instead of wasting time focusing on dogs of a targeted breed that are causing no problems whatsoever and with no tools to focus on problem dogs of non-targeted breWith these policies, animal control officers are able to focus on problem dogs and dog owners, regardless of breed, and ONLY those dogs that are posing problems — instead of wasting time focusing on dogs of a targeted breed that are causing no problems whatsoever and with no tools to focus on problem dogs of non-targeted brewith no tools to focus on problem dogs of non-targeted breeds.

There is going to be a terrible price to pay if we don't start speaking out about responsible dog ownership, and educating the public why breed bans are not the way to deal with the problem..

Small breeds have problems with obesity just like other dogs.

As with every dog type, large breed dogs are susceptible to certain health problems.