Dog breeding

intelligent For example, most mixed breeds pups are less likely to inherit most diseases that are passed down . Not only that but they’re also less likely to be born with malformations or misshappend than a normal pup.Moreover, in the article “ Dog breeding: has it gone too far?” from current events, a weekly reader publication,…

feel better overall in the end about rescuing your new pet rather than buying. INTRODUCTION Attention-Getter: According to Humane Society of the United States organization’s website I accessed on December 6, 2016, “Each year, 2.7 million adoptable dogs and cats are euthanized in the United States, simply because too many pets come into shelters and…

The Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. Since then, their population has grown slowly, but they are still critically endangered. As for the Red Wolf, in 1980, the remaining twenty wolves were put into breeding programs. Now, there are fifty to one hundred wild Red Wolves, and 207 captive Red Wolves in 38 breeding facilities across America. Now that I’ve provided some background information on the topic, I’ll provide three claims that prove North America needs wolves. Let’s talk about some of the ways…

In the article What Happens to Dogs In Shelters by Corinne Reilly, it states “Some shelters euthanize pets where the other animals could watch, which obviously affects them. This can lead to aggression, depression, etc.” When dogs have social problems it becomes harder for them to adopt out which leads to euthanization. Another example is from Three Big Reasons Why Animal Shelters Euthanize Pets by Allison Gray, which states “Animal shelters are breeding grounds for diseases.” the shelters…

A man’s best friend. Without even saying the word people hear this phrase and instantly picture a loving pup. Dogs have been known as a man’s best friend for many decades, they are genuine, pure, loyal, and loving creatures. In my life, I have developed a love for these animals along with many others. Since I was little, I knew my goal in life was to become a veterinarian, but just wanting something isn’t good enough. To truly be successful in a career one needs to have motives, goals and find…

yet there were 70 million stray animals, enough for at least one family to adopt. These animals included dogs and cats only, that had no home and were destined for a negative outcome. These animals would be brought to puppy mills or humane societies where they could only stay a few weeks unless adopted. From there, they were to be euthanized or in some cases, possibly sold to participate in dog fighting. Animals do not have a choice on how there life will go, especially if they were in previous…

young daughter, maybe two years old at the most- just old enough to toddle around the house. Now say, your friend also has a dog, and one day you go downstairs to find the baby and the dog together. Now imagine this toddler playing with dog. The child is yanking on the dogs ears, maybe pulling its tail, possibly even maybe trying to sit on the dogs back. Now imagine the dog is a large pit bull. What is your immediate reaction? Concern? Apprehension? Maybe even fear for the child? In todays…

According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, “Spaying eliminates heat cycles and reduces the unwanted behaviors that may lead to owner frustration. Neutering reduces the breeding instinct in males and makes them more calm.” (American Veterinary Medical Association) When people spay or neuter their dogs and cats, this saves them from other health problems such as infections in the uterus in females or testicular cancer in males. The American Veterinary Medical Association also adds,…

blind eye towards because it is not a human life being threatened; it is simply ‘just an animal life.’ Animals are crucial for our universe, not to mention they are capable of being lifelong companions. Dogs should not be used as a way to get cheap leather for a line of fancy couture purses and belts, dogs are companions. Cats should not be used as a hunting target for play, they aren 't harming anyone in a way enough to shoot and kill for fun. Chickens should not have a one foot by one foot…

even been described as a “fox on stilts”. But, this unique looking species isn’t closely related to either. In fact, the maned wolf is the only member of its genus, Chrysocyon (“Maned Wolf”). The closest species it is related to though is the bush dog. The maned wolf gets its name from its long, red-golden coat that sometimes puffs up like a mane around its neck (“Maned Wolf Facts”). Typically, they weigh 50 pounds…