Not spaying and neutering, and
raising dogs for breeding rather than as family pets (dogs used for breeding are often penned, chained, and neglected), is one of the largest factors associated with dog aggression.
Not exact matches
For centuries, the Chinese have raised special breeds of dogs, like the black - tongued chow, for chow, and many European countries still have laws on the books regarding postmortem examination of dogs intended for human consumpti
For centuries, the Chinese have
raised special
breeds of
dogs, like the black - tongued chow,
for chow, and many European countries still have laws on the books regarding postmortem examination of dogs intended for human consumpti
for chow, and many European countries still have laws on the books regarding postmortem examination of
dogs intended
for human consumpti
for human consumption.
We're honored to be able to partner with an organization like Project Blue Collar in a bid to help
raise funds
for National Mill
Dog Rescue — which has pledged to put an end to the cruelty of the commercial dog breeding industry.&raq
Dog Rescue — which has pledged to put an end to the cruelty of the commercial
dog breeding industry.&raq
dog breeding industry.»
The only
dogs that can do fairly well on their own
for extended periods of time are
bred and
raised to watch flocks, such as the Akbash
Dog or the Maremma.
Our goal is to educate the public about these type
dogs by creating a family and pet friendly event to show they are just
dogs and need a home like any other, while
raising awareness and funds
for local non-profit animal rescue organizations that specialize in the bully
breeds.
I felt that keeping the site alive would be good
for the
breed, it would spread the news that Chow Chows are not bad
dogs and that they can be some of the most intelligent
dogs to own, or be owned by (depending on who you ask), as long as they are
raised properly and loved.
Regrettably, most breeders burn out and break down because their passion
for breeding and
raising healthy
dogs is completely separate from the actual business side of running a kennel.
Over the years, I had
raised a Golden Retriever puppy, a Boxer puppy, two Maltese puppies and a German Shepherd (visit
dog breed info
for facts and care instructions on more than 120 of the most popular
breeds).
Pick the right
breed for your lifestyle, get a good
dog,
raise it right, and all will be fine.
This almost 70 page report contains information that those heavily involved in advocacy won't find surprising — it's what we've been trying to
raise awareness about
for years BUT...
for those who have denied that
dogs in large scale commercial
breeding kennels ARE N'T neglected, aren't denied vet care and aren't suffering, we'll let's just say that we now have official confirmation that the facts, as we've presented them, are indeed true. This report reaffirms the dismal conditions the breeder
dogs have now had to endure
for DECADES.
I no longer
raise AKC registered
dogs for that reason, only blended
breeds who have a much greater likelihood of having a long healthy life.
It could be quite overwhelming
for you to find out the
breed later and in a lot of cases, such
dogs are sent back to the pound because the owner is not sure about being able to
raise it responsibly.
But he has no knowledge, previous preparation, or experience in caring
for, housing, training,
breeding or
raising dogs.
The support provided by the
raised center allows
for an optimal orthopedic support loved by all
dogs, from toy
breeds all the way to giant and senior
dogs!
Since the demand
for the breeder's pure
bred dogs are well sought after due to the selective nature of the
breeding practises, the newborn pups will still have to be
raised with the breeder and will only be released when a number of pre-screened homes have been found.
Mr. Tilley and his brother William Steeds Tilley were proprietors of the famous «Shepton» kennels of Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England, and pioneers in
raising the standards
for the
breed, producing many great
dogs that can be found in many, many of the pedigrees of today's Old English Sheepdogs all over the world.
Along with
raising awareness
for just home many
dogs need homes, National
Dog Day is also meant to celebrate
dogs of all
breeds, especially working
dogs - police
dogs and other
dogs that put their lives on the line to keep humans safe.
I am not making excuses
for nobody, I'm speaking in regards my
raising around this type of
dog breed.
While one can not really generalize on which
dog breeds are not suitable
for feline households because there are exceptions especially when the
dog and cats are
raised together at a young age, there is evidence that some
dog breeds have higher prey drives than other
breeds, therefore upping the likeliness that it may be challenging to make them get along with your feline friend.
She feels few breeders have the time and space to
raise litters and grow out
dogs required
for a serious
breeding program.
The
breed is not an ideal choice
for the novice owner: these
dogs were never intended to be simply household pets, and
raising one is a time - consuming and sometimes difficult task.
i hate this i am at a loss
for words that you could just put «vicious
breeds» up here when they are all pretty good
dogs if they are
raised to be but the pitbull is the most forgiving
dog in the world and last thing they need is another human putting them down.
Our family has been
breeding and
raising healthy, beautiful AKC and CKC registered
dogs for the last 15 years, paying close attention to conformation, temperament and health.
Banning the sale of commercially
bred dogs, cats and rabbits will not only close off a channel of distribution
for substandard
breeding operations, but it will also
raise awareness about animal welfare and promote adoption.
I have been involved in
raising pure
bred dogs for over 30 years and have finished over 30 champions.
My
dogs are
raised in my home, well socialized, English style, AKC registered, OFA certified hips, elbows, and hearts, CERF eyes annually, EIC tested,
bred for correct temperament, large boned and with blocky heads.
The Nutro Wholesome Essentials Toy
Breed Adult Farm -
Raised Chicken, Brown Rice & Sweet Potato Recipe is just plain good
for your
dog's health.
Breeding your female
dog and helping to
raise puppies can turn out to be a big job
for you.
If nothing else should
raise the flag of alarm, these two facts alone, no interest in research and no help after the sale, should warn the buyer about their dedication to and their concern
for the
dogs that they either
breed or broker.
The changes
raise licensing fees
for targeted
breeds to $ 150 per year, fines
for unmuzzled targeted
dogs was
raised to $ 200 and impoundment fees to $ 400.
Once a year, large numbers of purebred
dog owners, breeders, and exhibitors get out the spit and polish, pack up their old kit bags, and head
for the
breed's national specialty, a celebration of their
dogs, an occasion to conduct club business and enjoy social interaction with other owners and enthusiasts, a chance to attend
breed seminars, and an opportunity to
raise money
for breed health and rescue committees.
Freedom Guide
Dogs for the Blind, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization based in Upstate New York, which breeds, raises, trains and places guide dogs with the blind and visually impaired through a distinctive program called Hometown Train
Dogs for the Blind, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization based in Upstate New York, which
breeds,
raises, trains and places guide
dogs with the blind and visually impaired through a distinctive program called Hometown Train
dogs with the blind and visually impaired through a distinctive program called Hometown Training.
She fostered a brood (a female
breeding dog),
raised two puppies as they trained to become service
dogs, and volunteered as an early puppy socializer at Guiding Eyes
for the Blind.
Penn Vet is developing a novel facility and program where
dogs will be
bred,
raised, and occupationally trained
for search and rescue, narcotics detection, and police work.
Money
raised is donated
for research into the health issues of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels; Cavalier rescue and welfare; and campaigning
for the reform of
dog breeding.
GRCA opposes mandatory spay / neuter legislation because: 1) there is no evidence to suggest that it is effective in achieving its stated goal; 2) it causes well - documented health and developmental problems in some pets, especially when performed before sexual maturity; 3) it pushes responsible breeders out of the licensing system; 4) it reduces the availability of well -
bred healthy, home
bred and
raised puppies; 5) it encourages the importation of puppies and
dogs from less acceptable sources, including foreign countries; and 6) because laws that force owners to perform surgery on their pets without a rational basis
for doing so may be unconstitutional.
This only goes to show that
breeding and
raising bulldogs requires a strong - willed heart and love
for your
dogs to endure whatever ordeals that eventually will come your way.
Other Foods I have tried and really like and use occasionally in rotation: Petcurean products - Go and Now products from Petcurean in Western Canada (Go Fit and Free Senior, Go Sensitivity and Shine Salmon or Duck formulas, Go Daily Defense Lamb or Chicken formulas) and any of the NOW products that have reasonable fat levels, always looking to keep the fat content reasonable
for our minis.; various Fromm products, Nature's Variety Prairie: New Zealand Venison Meal & Millet Medley; various Wellness formulas (canned and dry); Merrick Senior Medley (dry) and various Merrick canned formulas; Innova: various formulas, I especially like Innova Adult Dry Large or Small Bites, Innova Senior Plus Dry, Innova Adult Dry Red Meat Large or Small Bites (have not tried puppy); California Natural products; Holistic Blend - Chicken and Lamb Formulas; Evo Weight management; Chicken Soup
for the
Dog Lover's Soul; and PC Nutrition First products, as well as their Nutrition First Small
Breed puppy food which I have personally
raised litters on, is first rate.
This giant
breed demands an experienced owner who is firm and authoritative and it is best to have the
dog raised around children
for the best results as a family
dog.
For example, it recognizes the Hawaiian Poi
Dog, which should raise eyebrows because the dog breed was rendered extinction so long ago that there aren't actually any depictions of the animal that are known to be authent
Dog, which should
raise eyebrows because the
dog breed was rendered extinction so long ago that there aren't actually any depictions of the animal that are known to be authent
dog breed was rendered extinction so long ago that there aren't actually any depictions of the animal that are known to be authentic.
Everything might be fine, but it's not all in how they're
raised If it's important that you get a very friendly
dog, then buy a
breed known
for its friendliness.
Awareness is
raised, not just about the specific rescue participating in any given class — but also about different
breeds (
for example, pit bulls), as well as about
dogs people might not have considered adopting before (such as senior
dogs or special - needs
dogs).
Farms can legally shoot their own
dogs so long as the person using the gun is capable of doing so - and those that
breed ten to 20 pups annually and kill off a corresponding number of older
dogs each year, tend to choose this option
for end of life plan rather than going to the vet since, even though the vet would have to comply, it would still cause them to
raise their eyebrows.
That's really an unfair comment,
dog breeding and showing and pure -
bred dog raising to improve and maintain the historical
breed lines is a hobby
for some and should not be put down in such a way without knowing anything about the person.
The popularity of the English Bulldog
breed is
raising... But is this
dog the right
breed for you?
Many of these BYB's do love their
dogs and are
breeding because they think their «FLUFFY» is so cute, and their neighbor's
dog «MAX» is so handsome and wouldn't they make some cute puppies... Believe me French Bulldogs are VERY hard to
breed THE RIGHT WAY and it is a very difficult
breed to just get into
for the heck of it or solely
for monetary reasons or because someone wants to experience what its like to
raise a litter or they want their children to experience having a litter.
For instance, when it comes to Pit Bull Terriers and similar
breeds with unfair stigmas and stereotypes, its programs help socialize and train these
dogs so that potential adopters can see how loving these pets are when they're
raised in the right conditions.
It is frequently difficult
for a male puppy
raised with an older and intact male
dog of the same
breed to develop enough attitude to carry him into the specials ring.
Raising an obedient
dog is not only smart, it's a necessity
for this particular
breed, you can trust me on this.
The modern greyhound is more popular as a racing
dog then as a show
dog, but valiant efforts by greyhound charities to
raise the profile of the
breed as a pet has meant that increasing numbers of ex-racing greyhounds find their way into the comfort of home life and happily swap the racetrack
for a comfy sofa.