No dog breed is perfect. All breeds have problems. (By:Petful) Whether you’re thinking of getting a purebred dog or a mix, you should take the time to do some research into dog breeds. If you’re thinking of a mix, it will make your shelter search much easier if you have in mind...
The life stage of your dog is an important factor to consider when selecting food. If your dog is apuppyor less than 1 year old, it will have different nutritional needs than an adult or senior dog. It’s good for puppies andpregnant/lactating femalesto get more calories than adult dogs...
In this study, we selected 50 Sapsaree dogs, a Korean breed that has the potential as a working dog. They underwent training and were scored during the in-training examination; given their scores, they were divided into pass or fail groups. We analyzed genetic difference between pass and ...
A simple search will help you locate shelters, rescues, andadoption events. One popular site for adopter hopefuls isPetfinder. Petfinder is a directory of pet profiles from reputable shelters, rescues, and foster programs. Potential adopters can search for cats based on their location, age, bree...
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A stud dog should pass the breed’s health clearances and genetic testing as well as a breeding soundness examination. Effectively managing a stud dog requires understanding his semen evaluation and methods to maximize and best preserve his future genetic potential. Part I of this series focuses ...
A set of 59 spring barley introgression lines (ILs) was developed from the advanced backcross population S42. The ILs were generated by three rounds of backcrossing, two to four subsequent selfings, and, in parallel, marker-assisted selection. Each line includes a single marker-defined chromoso...
Some of the services offered by field-trial professional trainer include, evaluation of the potential of dogs for field trial and they can train dogs full time. To find professional trainers, dog owners must attend area field trials...