Purebred dogs are man-made. They wouldn’t exist if it wasn’t for us. Pugs, Border Collies, Yorkies – every breed – wouldn’t exist if it wasn’t for us humans creating them. To create a new breed someone decides what characteristics they want the breed to have. Then they only breed dogs together who have those characteristics. Lots of inbreeding then takes place. After years of selective breeding .. more …
KANSAS CITY, MO–(Marketwire -11/30/11)- Animal Clinic of Boardwalk Square announced that the vet clinic offers ear cropping services for specialty dog breeds. Ear cropping is a cosmetic procedure done to create the distinctive perked ear associated with certain dog breeds, such as Doberman. In addition to ear cropping, the Kansas City vet clinic offers comprehensive dog and cat surgery , .. more …
In October, the Animal Control board decided to recommend to county leaders that so-called bully breeds – pit bulls, Rottweilers, chow chows, American Staffordshire terriers, Presa Canarios and mixes of any of them – be rendered “unadoptable,” according to minutes from the meeting.The board hoped to find homes for as many as possible through other shelters and rescue organizations as an .. more …
The American Kennel Club (AKC) exists to “advance the study, breeding, exhibiting, running and maintenance of purebred dogs.” The AKC recognizes more than 150 dog breeds, placed within eight groups: herding, hound, nonsporting, sporting, terrier, toy, working and a miscellaneous class. Herding. Herding dogs are intelligent and possess the natural ability to control the directional movement of .. more …
What’s the difference? Picking a pedigree or non-pedigree dog is your decision. However, armed with a fair amount of knowledge you are in the best position to make an informed choice and, therefore, end up with a pet that fulfils all your basic requirements.Some pedigree dogs are known for certain character traits, such as a laid-back attitude, tolerance and a strong affection for humans, and this .. more …
GLENDALE, AZ–(Marketwire -11/01/11)- Finlayson Animal Hospital P.C. announced that the veterinary clinic offers ear crop services for specialty dog breeds, including Dobermans, Pit Bulls, Great Danes, Boxers, Schnauzers and Miniature Pinschers. Veterinarian Dr. Alan J. Finlayson is skilled in this cosmetic procedure, and frequently performs crops on dogs’ ears. “Ear cropping is a safe cosmetic .. more …
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Dog Breed BanIn accordance with Marine Corps Order P11000.22 Chapter 6, Lincoln Family Housing areas located in San Diego will now enforce the prohibited dog breed ban. Prohibited dog breeds are: Pit Bull, Rottweiler, canid/wolf hybrids or any canine breed with dominant traits of aggression that present an unreasonable risk to the health and safety of personnel in family housing areas. .. more …
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The German Shepherd is one of the most sought after dog breeds in the United States. Have you ever wondered why the police seek the help of German Shepherds agents to monitor suspects and hunt? The German Shepherd dog is one of the most intelligent breeds of dogs recognized by the AKC (American Kennel Club). They are strong, easy to motivate? And eager to please most of the time. A German shepherd .. more …
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