Sentences with phrase «specific standards for breeding»

Members have to agree to specific standards for breeding rising and selling dogs along with sportsmanship.

Not exact matches

Because this recipe is not formulated for dogs of any specific size, it could be a good choice for a Standard Schnauzer who rides the line between medium and large breeds.

You can narrow down your choices, however, by choosing a size - specific product — a small - breed formula for Miniature Schnauzers, a medium breed formula for Standard Schnauzers, and large - breed formula for Giant Schnauzers.

Since white trim could still be possible on these dogs, the breed standards are usually very specific in calling for full pigmentation in those areas (since white trim has pink skin under it).

It wasn't until the late 1860s that a specific dog was chosen to define the standard type for the breed.

Unfortunately, most commercial pet food companies do not create size - specific formulas for medium - sized breeds so you may have to choose a standard adult formula instead.

This small group, which has only been in existence for a few years, formed their own standard including only a specific size and type which they claim was preferred by the Parson himself; a narrow interpretation of the widely varied history documented on the breed.

Once a dog is bred to a specific look or «standard», i.e., height, coat, head type, etc., the ability of the dog to do the job it was intended for is many times lost, along with solid temperament and health.

Many show dog owners have their dogs registered through a standard registry such as AKC as well as a secondary registry for their specific dog's breed.

This year our priority bills include legislation to end wildlife hunting competitions, prohibit breed - specific dog bans, improve shelter standards for livestock, and require the use of non-animal testing methods for consumer products.

Today, Royal Canin lives up to their standards of excellence by formulating specific formulas for different breeds and ages of dogs as well as prescription diets.

Health and Temperament should be held to the highest standard possible for English Cocker Spaniels but, because of a field bred dog's specific purpose, its physical appearance and natural instincts will differ from that of the dog bred for conformation (the show ring).

This to me is the greatest nonsense I have ever heard within the breed as NO ONE is EVER allowed to drastically change ANY breed standard as the standard was written for a dog with a very SPECIFIC purpose.

Many breeds have passed through significant genetic bottlenecks due to a high level of inbreeding to maintain breed standards [18] which increases the level of homozygosity for detrimental alleles and is known to be a significant causative factor in the number of inherited disorders in specific breeds [22 - 24].

If it is important to you that your Boston is an ideal representative of the breed standard, perfectly marked and of a specific size, or if you really must have a dog of a certain age or gender, a rescued dog is probably not for you.

We have very specific standards for assisted canine reproduction and only work with breeders exhibiting quality breeding practices.

Some specific recommendations from Becker and Mealey for dog breeds that are good distance runners are: border collies, German short - haired pointers, Dalmatians, Labrador and golden retrievers, whippets, greyhounds and standard poodles.