Sentences with phrase «purebred dogs because»

Mixed breeds are more likely to be free of genetic defects common to certain purebred dogs because of overbreeding.

Sometimes unethical breeders advertise hybrids as being healthier than purebred dogs because of the broader gene pool, but this hasn't always proven to be true.

You should expect to pay more for purebred dogs because of the many hereditary factors involved.

I have heard that mixed breeds live longer than purebred dogs because many purebred dogs are prone to specific health issues.

The percentage of hybrid designer dogs with genetic problems is much lower than purebred dogs because the gene pool is mixed.

Some experts believe in hybrid vigor — the idea that mixed breed dogs are inherently healthier than purebred dogs because they have a lower risk for inherited health problems.

Some people need or want a purebred dog because they need the predictability of working or personality traits.

Consumers looking for a new family pet are willing to pay exorbitant amounts for a purebred dog because they're told that the puppy has been raised in a loving environment and will grow up to have a friendly disposition with minimal health problems.

The Alaskan Husky is not technically considered a purebred dog because no Standard of Perfection has been published and there are no restrictions regarding the breed's ancestry.

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Your pup will be your buddy irrespective of its ancestry, but it is important to know if your dog is a purebred or a mutt because it will justify the huge sum you spent in getting it but far more importantly you will be aware of any health risks in advance.

You might be interested in a purebred because you want a dog of a certain size or temperament, or you might have a hankering to hunt him or show him.

There have been instances that certain breeders especially those dealing with purebreds do not practise the strict guidelines of proper breeding which produces inferior dogs and do this because these people are more concerned about financial gain rather than the welfare of the animal.

Because the Labradoodle is a cross between two different purebred dogs, its lifespan will vary a lot depending on genetics.

Getting a mixed breed often means a big cost savings, because purebreds tend to expensive to purchase (unless you get a purebred rescue dog).

Because these dogs are the product of two different breeds, they are not purebred.

Some go to breeders because they are looking for specific breeds, unaware that there are breed - specific rescues and that many dogs at shelters are purebreds.

PETA's request came on the heels of the BBC's announcement that it won't be airing the prestigious Crufts dog show because of concerns that purebred breeders, in their quest to meet dog show appearance standards, are endangering the health of some breeds.

Purebred dogs are getting dumber and less agile because of the focus by breeders on appearance, scientists in Sweden say.

Make your decision wisely because most people don't know puppy factories churn out «purebred dogs» for shelter sales.

There is no scientific evidence for this because virtually all studies are based on purebred dogs.

Absolutely the modern purebred AST and for the most part the modern purebred APBT is many many generations away from selection for «dogfighting» (I won't use the term «dog aggression» because that is almost completely undefinable).

While a few of the working dogs we are profiling are purebreds - there are also many who are rescue dogs because we wanted to of course showcase the awesomeness that awaits those who are willing to... read it all!

Plus, we know that purebred dogs can be sensibly more at risk with inherited medical conditions because they are all coming from the very same closed gene pool of the few dogs that started the breed.

Perhaps it is not a purebred Havanese??? There are a lot of those out there, or it is an inbred havanese!!!! Be careful around children with these dogs because the children can hurt the dog not the other way around.

If you are planning to breed a purebred dog, you should do your research because there is a lot more to it than simply mating two registered dogs of a breed together and there are A LOT of ethics today regarding bringing more dogs into this world that is already over populated with homeless dogs.

Because he is not a purebred dog, the Aki - Poo does not qualify to join the American Kennel Club (AKC) however both parent breeds are members in good standing; the Akita joined their «working» group in 1972 while the Poodle became a member of the «non-sporting» group almost a century earlier — in 1887.

Because of the mix of Afghan hound and Labrador retriever, the Afador is considered a hybrid or designer dog and is therefore restricted from joining the elite American Kennel Club roster of purebreds.

In many cases, crossbred dogs are less likely to develop congenital conditions than purebred dogs simply because the gene pool is much larger.

As was previously mentioned, the term «designer dog» is often used interchangeably with the term «hybrid dog» because most designer breeds are nothing more than a crossbreed of two different purebreds.

A purebred dog is one that has been bred over several generations from parents belonging to the same breed — this is also referred to as «true» breeding because the puppies all exhibit similar characteristics and temperaments to the parent dogs.

Because the Shar - Poo comes from two different purebred dogs, he doesn't qualify to join the coveted American Kennel Club's (AKC) roster of dogs.

Because of the mix of Bulldog and Labrador retriever, the Bullador is considered a designer dog and is restricted from joining the coveted American Kennel Club roster of purebreds.

Because it is not a purebred dog, there is no one hairstyle that is accepted as the norm.

Hybrids like the Cavachon came about because of the shrinking gene pool for purebred dogs.

While purebreds can be attractive because they have district traits and characteristics, mixed breed dogs can offer more benefits that might be more appealing to the average down owner.

However, there are other intentional mixes that are tremendous pets or are terrifically functional as sport or working dogs, and suggesting that their breeders can't possibly be good because the dogs aren't purebred makes no sense.

Consider, for example, a group of purebred puppies whose owners were advised to have their dogs neutered at a young age because a littermate had an unusual gait or improper conformation that has a genetic cause.

But because these nomenclatures are exactly for dogs who are not purebred (ie.

You know that if you're talking about a purebred dog and you've never even heard of it, it's not going to be cheap because it's obviously not one that is frequently bred.

Because it is known that autoimmune diseases are linked to genetic predispositions in the MHC — this is yet another reason why potential dog owners of purebred dogs should only deal with respected and reputable breeders who are aware of, and employ breeding practices designed to limit genetic disorders.

Veterinarians are becoming increasingly aware of the problems associated with trying to visually identify dog breeds and some have instituted statements similar to the following in their practices: «Because new scientific evidence has called into question the accuracy of visual breed identification of dogs, our hospital has adopted a policy to not identify canine patients by predominant breed unless the dog is purebred, the predominant breed of the dog's parents is known, or the dog's lineage has been established through the use of DNA analysis.»

Because they specialize in a particular breed, they are an excellent source for those looking for a purebred dog.

While mixed breeds can make good pets, purebred dogs will always be in demand because they are predictable.

AKC started the «Frequently Used Sire» program years ago, requiring all sires who have produced 7 or more litters to have an AKC DNA profile — that annoyed many of the puppy millers because some of their «purebreds» are not always purebred — especially the little white dogs may be bichon / maltese / poodle in varying percentages.

It's because even when it comes to rescue, people are still interested in purebred dogs.

These days, many purebred puppies have been surrendered to the shelters simply because the original owner decides they no longer want to have a dog in the home for various reasons (e.g. allergies, lack of time, rental owner forbids dogs, baby on the way).

However, hybrid dogs typically have much fewer genetic problems than purebred dogs do because even though breeders are mating two different types of first generation purebred dogs, the gene pool is still mixed more than it would be after mating two purebred animals of the same breed.

On the other hand, breeders who are producing mixed breeds might have a bias against purebreds because they believe the rate of inbreeding and line breeding in a closed gene pool (when breeders stick to only breeding dogs registered with a specific kennel club, that breed's gene pool is most likely closed) will create a genetic bottleneck.

There was no need to buy a dog or cat unless you wanted a particular type of purebred, and there was no need to go to the shelter to adopt because animals needing homes were in your neighborhood.

Because the chances are slim that a male purebred dog found another purebred dog, of a different breed, who happened to be female, who happened to be in heat (which occurs only twice a year for three weeks), AND whose heat period was within the limited fertile window (about a week).