Sentences with phrase «sighthound owners»

Many sighthound owners participate in lure coursing with their dogs.

Not exact matches

Newfoundlands may do carting or water work (5), Siberian Huskies and Samoyeds may do dog sledding, retrievers and pointers may do hunting tests and trials (6), and Border Collies and Shetland Sheepdogs, corgis, and other herding breeds may do herding tests and trials (7), owners of terriers may participate in «go - to - ground» competitions, and owners of sighthounds may do lure coursing tests and trials.

Terrier, sighthound, poodle, and owners of some other breeds will have to modify these tips.

This sighthound is likely to run off when let outside into an open yard or without the accompaniment of their owner.

Examples: Afghan, Borzoi, Greyhound, Saluki; Rhodesian Ridgeback My Favorites: Greyhounds; Italian Greyhounds Hunters by sight «triggered to chase and bite moving objects and animals Need same amount of exercise as any other working breed Not bred to obey commands; they are game chasers Can easily jump fences if you aren't watching; very athletic and muscular Usually not dog fighters, but will chase and kill some small animals; Rhodesian Ridgebacks are more pack oriented, more likely to be territorial, and can do higher levels of obedience than typical sighthounds; can be quite protective of the owner and property; not for novices Tough on the outside, soft on the inside.

Owners are always finding new activities to keep their smart pharaoh hounds engaged that are not traditional sighthound activities, such as nose work, herding and carting.

In addition, owners are encouraged to provide their sighthound pet with soft beddings to keep the breed from developing calluses.

In February 1991, we rolled out the first edition of Dog Owner's Guide, 16 pages of articles and ads featuring the Labrador Retriever on the front page and articles on training, veterinary medicine, the West Highland White Terrier, dog sledding, a group profile on sighthounds, and information on shelters and adoptions.

To mark the start of the 20 - day countdown until every dog in England, Scotland and Wales has to be microchipped by law, the world - renowned animal charity has revealed that the small sighthound is the least likely dog breed to come in with a microchip, making it harder to reunite lost pets with their owners.

Lure coursing clubs are open to owners of sighthounds.

As you look at your little Sighthound resting in the warm summer sun, you might think your little sweetums could never harm another living animal, but there are Italian Greyhound owners who have witnessed their IG not only chasing, but catching — and even killing — rabbits and birds.

Another great resource is The Greyhound Health Initiative - Dr. Guillermo Couto's team's website, greyhound health initiative, has very informative and educational articles focused on improving the health of sighthound dogs worldwide through education, research, and accessibility for owners, adopters as well as veterinarians.

In addition, like other Sighthounds, the Afghan Hound is very sensitive to anesthesia; owners need to make sure that their veterinarians take this into account before embarking on any procedure requiring anesthesia.