Sentences with phrase «specific breed traits»

Understanding specific breed traits can minimize the chance of long - term problems with an adopted pet.

Let's all forget about selective breeding, and forget about specific breed traits, and pretend that dog training is easy and doesn't require any work.

Not exact matches

Breeding for specific traits and characteristics is nothing more than human intervention in natural selection.

Humans actually noticed that, if there was a specific trait you liked about your, say male dog, you could breed it with a female with the same trait and the offspring would inherit that trait.

Renaud, E.N.C; Lammerts van Bueren, E.T.; Jiggins, J.; Maliepaard, C.; Paulo, J.; Juvik, J.A. and Myers, J.R. (2010) Breeding for specific bioregions: a genotype by environment study of horticultural and nutritional traits integrating breeder and farmer priorities for organic broccoli cultivar improvement.

Once specific genes associated with beneficial traits are identified, they can be more efficiently transferred into new rice varieties using other breeding methods.

«We are unpacking the entire DNA sequences of 50 influential animals then honing in on the genes associated with specific traits in order to capture the best genetics in the Brahman breed,» he said.

«Working with GM tomatoes that are different to normal fruit only by the addition of a specific compound, allows us to pinpoint exactly how to breed in valuable traits,» said Professor Cathie Martin from the John Innes Centre.

For example, pet ferrets, or Mustela putorius furo, were domesticated from wild European polecats and have been bred for specific traits, such as coat color and temperament.

Yet, while scientists have identified several genes that confer specific traits in these species that humans have bred or selected for, such as a special gait in horses, these «are not critical for domestication,» says Leif Andersson, a geneticist at Uppsala University in Sweden.

Among its recommendations: encourage local farmers to maintain local types of livestock; share breeds across borders (particularly when breeds are likely to be suited to specific regions due to certain adaptive traits, such as a need for less water); and establish a gene bank — similar to the regional seed banks that preserve crop diversity — to maintain this genetic heritage.

Co-author Heidi Parker, a geneticist at NHGRI, says that because humans initially bred dogs for specific traits — say, smaller body size or calm temperament — selection created a population «bottleneck» that narrowed the genetic variation in offspring, leaving them with just a few specific clusters of variable genetic regions.

Farmers have selectively bred wheat species for specific traits for hundreds of years but in the 1960s, hybridization became a science.

Physical traits and specific behaviors like digging, herding and barking can all stem from the various breeds that make up a dog's family tree.

As many breeds carry the proper traits to excel in schutzhund training, only the top few percent of dogs within the specific breed will excel as schutzhund candidates.

The Catahoula that you see today has evolved because of the care taken in breeding specific traits.

For those individuals seeking a pure - bred pet, personality traits and aptitudes of specific breeds are discussed to improve the chance of a good match.

At the bottom half of this page is specific breed information about the temperament and traits of a lakeland terrier.

While most families are not concerned with the finer points of dog showmanship, knowing specific traits precludes adopting a mixed - breed or inferior animal that unscrupulous sellers attempt to pass off as pure - bred.

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.

Behavioral traits - Every breed and gender has a very specific character trait that can not be overlooked.

Breed specific behavioural traits such as hunting, herding and calmness / aggression are, however, evidence of a large genetic component and specific behaviours show high heritabilities [4 - 8].

After several generations of critical selection, pups with specific traits were consistently produced and a new «breed» was identified — Greyhounds for speed, Huskies for sledding, German Shepherds for protection, Labradors for retrieving birds, etc..

When you choose a breed you are choosing generations of genetics focused towards specific traits, traits that make for great Service Dogs.

Specific dog breeds were originally developed and refined over many generations to develop traits that made them suitable for certain jobs.

New kitten buyers can find specific cat breed information to decide which cat breed will be suitable for their household, with specific information about the appearance, pet behavior, animal traits, and habits of numerous breeds of cats.

At the bottom half of this page is specific breed information about the temperament and traits of a labrador retriever.

Mutts are often healthier than their purebred counterparts and typically adjust more easily to a variety of living conditions due to breed specific traits being minimized.

The AKC argues that breeding preserves specific traits that can help police pick K - 9s or households choose suitable pets.

The Labrador retriever, and virtually every other recognized purebred breed, of today is the result of carefully selected use, by those who developed the breed, of other breeds many, many years ago to refine and strengthen specific traits breeders wanted.

Here you will find articles on various breeds of dogs, and specific types of behaviors, habits and personality traits that are associated to them.

At the bottom half of this page is specific breed information about the temperament and traits of a cairn terrier.

At the bottom half of this page is specific breed information about the temperament and traits of a Pitbull, also known as an American Staffordshire Terrier and American Pit Bull Terrier (APBT).

At the bottom half of this page is specific breed information about the temperament and traits of a Tibetan Spaniel, also known as a Tibbie.

At the bottom half of this page is specific breed information about the temperament and traits of a Brittany, also known as a Brittany spaniel.

At the bottom half of this page is specific breed information about the temperament and traits of a keeshond.

At the bottom half of this page is specific breed information about the temperament and traits of a miniature bull terrier.

At the bottom half of this page is specific breed information about the temperament and traits of a Saluki, also known as a Gazelle Hound.

At the bottom half of this page is specific breed information about the temperament and traits of a boston terrier.

At the bottom half of this page is specific breed information about the temperament and traits of a Great Dane.

At the bottom half of this page is specific breed information about the temperament and traits of an alaskan malamute.

At the bottom half of this page is specific breed information about the temperament and traits of a chow chow.

At the bottom half of this page is specific breed information about the temperament and traits of a Plott Hound.

At the bottom half of this page is specific breed information about the temperament and traits of a Bouvier des Flandres.

At the bottom half of this page is specific breed information about the temperament and traits of a doberman pinscher.

At the bottom half of this page is specific breed information about the temperament and traits of a bloodhound.

At the bottom half of this page is specific breed information about the temperament and traits of a Staffordshire Bull Terrier.

At the bottom half of this page is specific breed information about the temperament and traits of a chihuahua.

At the bottom half of this page is specific breed information about the temperament and traits of a smooth fox terrier.

At the bottom half of this page is specific breed information about the temperament and traits of a bearded collie.