Sentences with phrase «types of purebred dogs»

There are two types of purebred dogs, show dogs and working dogs.

Mixed breed dogs, often referred to as «mutts,» are dogs who have genes from more than one type of purebred dog.

Not exact matches

Purebred dogs come in a variety of coat types, each of which has its own appeal.

«I want to abandon the concept of «purebred dogs» and return to the day when we bred dogs for their function and type, not their «looks» and ability to win in the show ring, and certainly not based on a piece of paper that indicates both parents are of the same «breed»...

Dog agility is often called «the sport for all dogs», since all types of dogs are allowed to compete, regardless of size, weight, height, age, and breed (both purebreds and mixed breeds are eligible).

The other type of pit bull is a purebred dog.

The use of the generic terminology and loose definition status used under the term «Pit Bull Type» often skews true Pit Bull statistics and often inflates such reports far out of reality for the true purebred Pit Bull dog breed.

These dogs are not purebred but rather the result of a crossing between a sighthound and some type of non-sighthound breed, often a terrier or some kind of pastoral dog.

The AKC is dedicated to upholding the integrity of its registry, promoting the sport of purebred dogs and breeding for type and function.

Purebred dogs not only cost more money up front, but they are usually the dogs that have genetic predispositions to certain types of health problems, while mixed breeds are not as susceptible.

[1] To assist in the hunting of birds and small game, various sporting types of dogs were developed, which became the ancestors of today's pointer, retriever, setter, and spaniel purebred dog breeds.

People who agreed to be questioned were asked whether or not they owned dogs or cats, fed stray dogs or cats, whether or not the animals had been altered, if they had reproduced, if cats had been declawed, how they obtained their pets, whether or not cats were allowed outside, purebred status, city of residence, and residence type.

Mixed breed dogs — also called designer dogs — come in a variety of coat types and colors, shapes, and sizes that rival any purebred.

Among purebred dogs, Shetland Sheepdogs are considered healthy, but they do have a tendency for certain diseases including hip and joint problems, some types of hypothyroidism, inherited bleeding disorder, and eye problems.

There are many types of genetic eye conditions, including cataracts, retinal dysplasia and retinal degeneration which occur with a higher incidence in purebred dogs.

There were 69 dog breeds represented, including 233 purebreds, 16 crossbreds, 1 mixed breed and 6 of unknown breed type.

The costs of most purebred dogs, or really any type of purposely bred animal, are that legitimate, conscientious breeders perform a myriad of genetic tests on the parents before breeding so as to ascertain the quality of offspring being produced.

The market for purebred and other types of dogs in America is huge and so is the financial reward for being able to meet...

However, hybrid dogs typically have much fewer genetic problems than purebred dogs do because even though breeders are mating two different types of first generation purebred dogs, the gene pool is still mixed more than it would be after mating two purebred animals of the same breed.

Essentially, this ruling now makes breed specific legislation in Ohio for anything beyond «purebred» American Pit Bull Terriers and American Staffordshire Terriers very problematic — meaning that they would have to go through all due processes and puts more pressure on cities with laws pertaining to mixed breeds and other breeds, like cane corsos, that declaring these types of dogs dangerous without due process is «unreasonable and arbitrary.»

The market for purebred and other types of dogs in America is huge and so is the financial reward for being able to meet these demands.

There was no need to buy a dog or cat unless you wanted a particular type of purebred, and there was no need to go to the shelter to adopt because animals needing homes were in your neighborhood.

These dogs are known variously as crossbreeds, usually a mixture of two different purebred dogs; mixed breeds, dogs that may be of a recognizable type (terrier, spaniel, retriever, hound, etc.) but with parents of mixed heritage; mongrels, dogs of unknown parentage that tend to roam; and pariahs or curs, medium - sized generic dogs that live on the fringes of civilization.

In The Truth About Purebred Dogs, you learned that most breeds were developed to do some type of work, such as herding, hunting, guarding.

A mutation for Curly Hair: A genetic study of coat type in purebred dogs has identified a mutation in the keratin gene, KRT71, associated with the curly hair phenotype in some breeds (1).

However, the combination of dog - fighting history, the corruption of the type as a guardian for criminal activity, and the frantic rush of politicians to «do something» to assuage hysteria have led to a general condemnation of the dog, whether one of the above purebreds, crossbred, or mixed breed.

I believe all types of dogs purebred or not are wonderful.

Whether you're thinking about adopting a dog or cat, purebred or mixed breed, it's important to make sure your favorite type of animal fits with your lifestyle.

If you are not a fan of purebred dogs, this year there will be mixes, mutts and Heinz 57 type dogs at the Masters Agility Championship at the WKC Show.

In the country there is a widely - held belief that there are two «types» of dogs: «meat dogs» for human consumption, and «pet dogs,» consisting of purebred dogs, for companionship.

AKC is proud to advocate for purebred dogs, breeding for type and function, the sport of purebred dogs, and for breeders who are dedicated to the protection, health and wellbeing of dogs.

Here at the AKC, we embrace all types of dogs — purebred and mixed breeds alike.

The Grande Bleu de Gascogne was developed from the Bleu de Gasgogne type which is one of the oldest purebred dogs in the world, hailing from France.

As a person who has cared for 4 rescue mixes and 1 purebred (all of whom have passed - I have not kept dogs since 2005), and who is beginning to open her heart and life to the possibility of a canine friend, as I research shelter / rescue lists for the two breed / types of interest (Collies and Belgians), they are few and far between.

To help narrow your search, every kind of purebred dog fits into seven types of dog breeds.

We have dogs of all breeds; many appear to be purebred and may appeal to people looking for a particular type of dog, and often many senior dogs looking for a loving friend.

It is important for dog owners to understand that there are no health issues that occur only in the Rottweiler, rather most of these conditions occur in almost all other types of large breed purebred and mixed breed dogs.

The A.K.C. is «dedicated to upholding the integrity of its registry, promoting the sport of purebred dogs and breeding for type and function,» according to its mission statement.

Provides an introduction to mixes, purebred concerns such as overbreeding, grouping mutts by type, insight into the behavioral characteristics of the breeds that make up the individual dog, commonsense recommendations for training.

Petfinder lists all types of dogs who need homes, both purebred and mixed breeds, adults and puppies.

• Breeders who can not produce a 5 or even 7 generation pedigree when asked • Breeders who do not show their dogs in any discipline • Breeders who say «we had a really nice dog» or «we wanted our kids to experience the micracle of birth» so we bred • Breeders who sell or breed unpapered dogs — PUREBRED dogs are required to be registered • Breeders who do not do any health testing such as on eyes, heart, thyroid, hips etc. before breeding • Breeders who do not want you to visit with them or their dogs • Breeders who do not have a contract • Breeders who have zero health guarantees on puppies / dogs sold from their Kennels • Breeders who do not require all pet / companion pups to be altered • Breeders who say that some colours are «rare» and promote the puppies as such • Breeders who breed a dog before the age of 2 (hips can not even be certified until the age of 2) • Breeders who breed their bitch every heat cycle • Breeders who indiscrimanately breed outside of the GDCA Colour Code — Yes, years ago, it was acceptable to bring in a Blue or Fawn to improve head / bone / substance in a Harlequin line etc. yet this type of breeding was to be done ONLY be highly reputable / quality knowledgeable / experienced Breeders.

There are many different types of inherited retinal degenerative diseases in purebred dogs, and discussing these are beyond the scope of this article.

Purebreds, accidental hybrids and just about every other type of dog or cat can be found in one of the thousands of shelters in the U.S., all you have to do is look for them.

Congenital Canine Liver Shunt; Purebred dogs are primarily suspect and predisposed generically for the congenital type of live shunt.