Sentences with phrase «young dog of a breed»

The classic victim is a young dog of a breed that involves a long back and short legs, though any dog can be affected.

The classic victim is a young dog of a breed that involves a long back and short legs, though any conformation dog can be affected.

Not exact matches

It could be that large dog breeds die younger because they have more IGF - 1 — their large size might just be a side effect of having higher concentrations of the growth hormone.

«You really should wait until a young dog's growth plates [areas of cartilage near the ends of bones] have started to close, and that time frame really varies by breed and size of dog,» says Sharon Wirant, an animal behaviorist with the ASPCA.

They want to see the results of each mating as soon as possible, which makes them use young and still immature dogs in the breeding.

About a month or so ago, we had this young herding breed dog who had been in and out of a local shelter a few times and had a rough start to life, in situations that no one had the details of but knew had been very difficult.

The German Shepherd Dog Council of Australia and all its affiliates are very keen to promote participation of the young and next generation in the Breed, as we see this as being fundamental to the development of the German Shepherd Dog in Australia over future years.

«Occasional self - limiting cases of immune - based arthritis in dogs have been reported usually following primary vaccination, and recently, four young adult dogs of different breeds have been reported to develop an idiopathic polyarthritis three to 15 days after multivalent vaccination.

You can usually start leash training as young as 12 weeks of age, provided that your trainer says that the pup is ready; sometimes you have to wait an extra month to start lessons, depending upon the breed or individual dog.

This shattering of the «cool» illusion, especially in places like LA where so many people think it's cool to breed the pit - bull puppies which comprise a huge percentage of the dogs euthanised, has to be taught to people when they're young, so they don't grow up to become breeders.

Osteosarcoma usually arises in middle aged or elderly dogs but can arise in a dog of any age with larger breeds tending to develop tumors at younger ages.

We offer grooming, shaving and styling cuts for all the breeds of dogs, extra large or small, young or old, quiet our active, friendly or aggressive.

Some people consider any scuffle involving puppies or young dogs of a dominant breed to be proof of aggressiveness or viciousness, but they are wrong.

Research shows that young, male, small breed puppies (or dogs) who receive multiple vaccinations are at the top end of the scale when it comes to risk.

Echocardiography is also indicated if the cause of the heart murmur is in doubt, as with a younger dog who might have congenital heart disease or in a dog with a breed - risk for dilated cardiomyopathy.

By any name, this is a disease producing lameness of the hip joint in young, small breed dogs.

Scheduled to launch this year, the Absorbine UltraShield EX Flea & Tick collar for dogs is made in the USA, uses a specially designed, sustained - release deltamethrin formula to provide dogs with waterproof protection for up to six months, and features an adjustable design that lets the collar fit dog breeds of all sizes, said Jaime McKinley, vice president of business development for W.F. Young Inc.'s brand in East Longmeadow, Mass..

If you have or plan to have children of your own, if you have family with young kids who visit frequently, or lots of younger children in your neighborhood, you are probably seeking a dog breed that is good with children.

Dogs of all ages and breeds are susceptible to scaly skin; however the problem may be more likely to occur in very young or old dogs, dogs who are immunocompromised or living in suboptimal environmeDogs of all ages and breeds are susceptible to scaly skin; however the problem may be more likely to occur in very young or old dogs, dogs who are immunocompromised or living in suboptimal environmedogs, dogs who are immunocompromised or living in suboptimal environmedogs who are immunocompromised or living in suboptimal environments.

To further back up my theory of the type of owners these breeds attract, I am constantly getting offers from young boys who I pass in the street, to buy my Buster, for hundreds of pounds to use him for dog fighting or to breed «fighting dogs `, to which I reply with an abrupt «no», although I would love to give them a much more stern answer to their ridiculous brazenness, I do restrain myself.

Don't let anyone tell you your young dog will «just grow out of it» or that it's just the breed or your dog's particular temperament.

In the European guard dog experiment, Young said researchers will track the costs of the different breeds and compare them with current breeds, factoring costs such as food and veterinary visits.

They are spared from the jarring loss of their pack at an exceedingly young age, unlike most other dogs, who are bred and quickly sold as pets.

The increased incidence of joint diseases among early - neutered dogs seen in some studies may be due to the effect of neutering on young dogs» growth plates, and therefore the timing of neutering, based on dog breed, may be able to offset these issues.

To test the breeds, Young plans on tracking them and some of the animals they're protecting using GPS collars and seeing how the dogs react to a fake wolf coming near the livestock.

Recent epidemiological studies have suggested that younger, more active large breeds of dogs may be predisposed to CCL rupture.

High - risk animals include dogs and cats less than six months old, bully breeds of dogs (as these breeds account for a significant portion of the intake population at Young - Williams) and «community» or feral cats.

Stiffness when sitting and laying down can be signs of several muscular or skeletal problems in young, large breed dogs.

However, keeping a young, healthy medium to large breed dog out of brush and high grass is difficult, if not impossible.

«Mardi Growl is a festive event people of all ages — and dogs of all breeds — enjoy,» said Jeff Ashin, CEO of Young - Williams Animal Center.

And in breaking news, a young English Bulldog just took home the «best of breed» at the 141st Westminster dog show in 2017.

While young dogs of any size might be affected, it's particularly common in large breeds.

Size is a factor, as a very large dog, especially one that likes to play with a lot of paw whacks, can inadvertently injure a young or small breed puppy.

This breed often has a curious side, but they are also very good family dogs, especially around young children and those who have the time to take care of them.

These make the 10th rescued dogs I have had in my life and all (with the exception of my youngest puppy) were altered at about six months and none have ever been bred.

The syndrome originally termed idiopathic SIBO is characteristically a problem of young, large - breed dogs, especially German shepherds.

Perfect with young kids, adults, and elderly folks, this dog is easily trained, incredibly smart, and while they can sometimes be a little bit hardheaded and stubborn they are as dependable and as reliable as a breed of dog can get.

Originating in Cuba, these dogs are a younger breed of Toy Dog that was only first recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1996.

Most of the dogs available through breed rescues are young adults or seniors, although puppies are occasionally up for adoption.

Avoid: pet shop or dealer puppies, who are poorly bred and raised and treated as merchandise; «backyard breeders», who own a dog but often are not knowledgeable and typically think it will be «fun» or «profitable» to have puppies; a breeder who lets you handle a very young puppy, as there is a real risk of transmitting disease before they are vaccinated; signs of neglect such as lack of water, pans of uneaten food and dirty conditions; a breeder who will sell a puppy under seven weeks of age, as early separation from the dam and littermates can be very detrimental both psychologically and physically.

From a young age, puppies seem to have lots of energy and as they mature, some dog breeds start to slow down and have less desire for playtime and long walks outdoors.

Yet an idiopathic form of SIBO has been claimed in large breed dogs, especially young German shepherd dogs.

We see many young male dogs as it only takes one good breeding male to impregnate many females, so many of the young males are turned over because they are not needed.

A commercial breeder may going out of business and wants to sell all of his breeding stock, or a breeder may be interested in culling old breeding stock and purchasing younger, more fertile breeding dogs.

Adding a juvenile dog of any breed to a home with toddlers or very young children may not be ideal since dogs are very energetic at that age.

Some dogs that have developed heart murmurs at young ages have lived to the average lifespan of that breed.

This is caused by the swelling of your dog's vaginal tissues, usually more common in young dogs that have not been spayed and in certain breeds.

A wide range of formulas provide the right ingredients in the right proportion to fit every dog's specific needs, from the younger or smaller dog, to the large breed or senior.

Study group: A total of 364 dogs; * 200 located at commercial breeding facilities and 164 client - owned dogs; 116 dogs were 8 weeks of age or younger, 245 were 9 weeks of age or older.

When first described, one of the names given the disease was «chronic osteomyelitis of young German Shepherd Dogs,» but as it was studied in subsequent years, other breeds were found to be affected, including the Rottweiler, Airedale, Irish Setter, German Shorthaired Pointer, Doberman Pinscher, Great Dane, Basset Hound, and Saint Bernard.