Sentences with phrase «temperament than some of our dogs»

The puppies are very trainable and of a softer temperament than some of our dogs, making for good service dog puppies and great family dogs and obedience prospects.

Not exact matches

This may seem like a trivial matter, but it's one that demonstrates the dog's temperament and displays acceptance of someone other than the handler.

A: Individual dogs of the same breed can have very different activity levels and temperaments, so rather than focusing on a particular breed, I recommend that prospective dog owners look for a fit between an individual dog and the family's lifestyle.

Evaluating the temperament of an individual dog is much more important than evaluating the breed as a whole when considering that dog for service dog work.

Small dogs are often labeled as high strung, yet such behavior is more often the result of improper training rather than a temperament quality.

The fact remains that the temperament of your dog may be different than what will be stated below.

«Very happy dog» indeed — the sweetest, most dependable temperament of any dog; smarter than any other dog other than a purebred Border Collie; and can learn almost anything in one training session.

We personally like all sizes, shapes, and colours of labradors, and we prefer to select dogs based on health and temperament than to show favour because of colour - simply put, we love them all.

Still, with careful study of pedigrees it is better odds than breeding dogs with unknown faults and temperaments or breeding dogs known to have produced puppies with health or temperament issues or whose siblings or other closely related dogs have done so.

However, depending on the breed and temperament of the dog, larger dogs can be much calmer than smaller dogs and can thus have better manners in a small apartment or condo.

Shows like «The Dog Whisperer,» which features superstar trainer Cesar Millan, whose personal dogs («Daddy,» and then «Junior») were pitbulls with calm temperaments and a lot of patience with smaller dogs, and «Pit Boss» — a reality series that follows Luigi «Shorty» Rossi, a little person who rescues pitbulls that are often bigger than him — help.

Although you might pay less for the breed of your choice from a pet store or backyard breeder, it's almost a given that in the long run, you'll pay a good deal more in vet bills and perhaps emotional bills (if the dog has to be euthanized due to a health or temperament problem), than you would from a reputable breeder.

A dog's temperament and the type of work it will perform are more important than the breed.

Our Pet Behavior Team and our shelter staff worked together to help the young pup become more accustomed to interacting with dogs of varying ages and temperaments, making her even more adoptable than she was when she first arrived at Animal League America.

When the space in your home is limited, the energy level and temperament of the dog you choose matters more than its size.

As dog trainer and author Brian Kilcommons explains, «mixed breed dogs are often healthier, longer - lived, more intelligent, and of more stable temperament than purebreds.

Adopt an Amazing Mixed - Breed Mutt - i - gree ® While a mixed - breed dog has a more diverse genetic makeup than a purebred dog, the size, appearance, and temperament of most mixed - breed dogs can be well predicted.

«It is generally accepted that dogs go through a sensitive period, the socialisation period, during which social experiences and stimuli have a greater effect on the development of their temperament and behaviour than if they occur in later life,» write the authors.

Crossbreeding tends to produce a middle - of - the - road temperament that often fits better into the average household than the more «extreme» temperaments of many purebred dogs.

Unfortunately, these breeds suffer from great popularity, which leads to breeding dogs of less - than - optimum temperament and perpetuates overly shy, aggressive, or neurotic characteristics that often overpower the sweet temperaments of a Golden Retriever, Labrador Retriever, Collie, or other mild - mannered dog.

Breed only AKC / FSS or FCI registered mature dogs which are no less than 2 years of age, have passed all required health tests, have stable temperament and no disqualifying physical faults according to the AKC / FCI Czechoslovakian Vlcak Standard.

The demand for pit bulls led to many owners breeding their own dogs without concern for temperament or socialization and for the purpose of making a profit, rather than providing a responsible home.

* 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.

Although you might pay less for the breed of your choice from a back yard breeder, it's almost a given that in the long run, you'll pay a good deal more in vet bills and perhaps emotional bills (if the dog has to be euthanized due to a health or temperament problem), than you would from a reputable breeder.

Her temperament evaluation at the shelter showed she is both cat and dog friendly, prefers the company of male dogs more than females, no aggression issues were noted.

Are there some breeds or temperaments of dogs that do better with this kind of training than others?

there is also no real guarantee on health or temperament with shelter dogs whereas breeders know their breed and the parents and can be more sure of these things than a shelter or rescue can be.

These original bulldogs had stockier bodies, larger heads and stronger jaws, and a more ferocious and aggressive temperament than the common indigenous dogs of the period.

SA is an anxiety disorder that some dogs, due to temperament, are more susceptible or predisposed to than others — just as we humans have varying degrees of susceptibility to anxiety issues.

Wags & Walks» success can be credited to a team of dog - loving, loyal and intelligent people that share a can - do attitude as well as a strong network of partners, incredible alumni (as we call our previous adopters) and our value of choosing our dogs on temperament rather than breed.

The truth: The American Temperament Test Society, which provides a uniform national program of temperament testing for dogs, has found that pit - bull - terrier - like dogs passed the test at a higher rate than many other dog breeds, such as golden retrievers and bordTemperament Test Society, which provides a uniform national program of temperament testing for dogs, has found that pit - bull - terrier - like dogs passed the test at a higher rate than many other dog breeds, such as golden retrievers and bordtemperament testing for dogs, has found that pit - bull - terrier - like dogs passed the test at a higher rate than many other dog breeds, such as golden retrievers and border collies.

Pit bulls are no more vicious than any other breed of dog, and their temperament highly depends on the socialization and training they receive as puppies.

According to the American Temperament Testing Society, Inc., which tests dogs for stability, aggressiveness, and friendliness, the American Pit Bull Terrier achieved a passing rate of 86.8 percent, which is better than collies, golden retrievers, and beagles, ranking pit bulls fourth in highest passing grades of the 122 breeds tested.

As a consequence, breeders more interested in money than in preservation of proper breed characteristics and standards flooded the continent with dogs of diminishing quality, widely varying sizes and notably inferior temperaments.

Yes, there are badly behaved dogs of any breed, but Pit Bulls do not outrank other breeds in these types of behaviors and in fact, some argue, their temperaments tend to be generally better than many other types of dog.

Inheriting the temperament of some of these breeds, he's far more congenial with dogs, cats and kids, and makes a better family dog than the Jack Russell terrier.