Sentences with phrase «stock dog types»

Instead, they're form - to - function, and they're often crossed to other stock dog types to produce specific traits that a breeder or rancher desires.

Not exact matches

Encouraging pet shops to separate dog and cat flea products totally in displays and, if they stock the type containing permethrin, to have large signs to say that dog products could be lethal for cats.

You'll find many types of dog breeds in the world - everything from tiny 2 - pound lap dogs to 200 - pound live - stock protection dogs, from dogs with extremely short muzzles to those with elegant long noses, and from those with squat, sturdy bodies and short legs made for power to those with long legs and bodies made for running.

Although the club only registers those dogs that meet the working standard, Jack Russell - type dogs are all welcome to compete in these events even if they do not meet registration criteria as breeding or conformation stock.

Because each breed was developed from local stock to work in local terrain, cover, and weather, this vast group of spaniels, retrievers, setters, hounds, terriers, and other breeds and types of dogs includes many coats, colors, and skills dependent upon the region of origin, the type of quarry to be tracked and retrieved, and the preferences and prejudices of their creators.

Once your kennel is registered with TGR, as a breeder you will have the ability to search the registry database of over 10,000 dogs using criteria you select (color, gender, size, coat type, etc.) to assist in locating stud service, breeding stock, etc.. This feature provides breeders a potential tool to identify diverse dogs for optimal breeding matches.

But supporters of the theory contend that enough of the foundational stock is ancient, including the greyhound and the Khoikhoi dog (from which the ridged back derives), that even though it was developed relatively recently and for use with modern firearms, the breed can still be considered to be of a «primitive type».

* has spent a number of years studying and learning about their breed * is active in one or more breed clubs or similar groups and thus is in regular contact with other people in the breed * knows their breeding stock inside and out for several generations back * has an «eye for a dog» and has developed a detailed picture of the type of dog they're breeding toward * almost always compete in some in some sort of activity with their dogs (conformation, working activities, obedience etc.) so as to have a realistic idea of how their dogs compare to others of the same the breed * is knowledgable about the hereditary problems that occur in their breed and has the appropriate tests done prior to breeding in order to decrease the likelihood of their occurance in their pups * considers temperament important * is knowledgable about the mating and whelping of dogs in general, so as to minimize the chances of injury or death to the breeding dogs * is extremely concerned with the quality of the homes that their puppies are destinied for, to the point of not performing a breeding if they don't feel good homes will be available for the pups * never has more dogs of their own than they are properly able to care for * is willing and able to educate and build a relationship with their puppy buyers * is honest * uses spay / neuter contracts and / or limited registration to prevent the casual breeding of their puppies * is ALWAYS willing to take back a dog of their breeding if a puppy buyer can not keep it for any reason.

The Small Münsterländer is recognized by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale under Group 7, Section 1.2, Continental Pointing Dogs of Spaniel type, by the American Kennel Club as a Foundation Stock Service Breed, and by The Kennel Club and the United Kennel Club as a gun dog.

However, there are many different types of breeders; some of whom maintain poor conditions, breed without care, and fail to back up their puppies with support, while others study the bloodlines of the stud and bitch before they breed, certify their breeding stock for genetic abnormalities, and prove their dogs in the show ring.

They can stock items like clickers — at least two or three types — treat bags that the owner wears to hold the training treats, target sticks, really good harnesses that help teach the dog to walk properly, flat collars, clicker training books, click sticks, clicker leashes, small healthy treats, halters, puzzle toys, food - or treat - release toys for playtime when the dog isn't training but needs something to keep him busy in the house.