McDaniel (43) postulated that a market signal indicate the change in characteristics of the composite breed. Although‚ the initial selection of a breed depends on the desirable trait for a particular environment and target market. The percentage of heterosis increases as more breeds contribute in the initial mating program (17). While the heterosis will not be as high as that achieved with a rotational crossbreeding program with the same number of breeds‚ the management requirements will be reduced
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Racing Greyhound Greyhound racing is one of the popular action sports‚ the sport of racing greyhounds. It started in 1974 in Western Australia‚ controlled by the Canning Greyhound Racing Association. In 1981‚ the Western Australian Greyhound Racing Authority‚ a government appointed committee‚ took over the control of the sport (Racing and Wagering Western Australia‚ 2002). In the race‚ dogs chase after an artificial hare on the track which leads them to the finish line‚ the first to arrive is the
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Cats vs. Dogs The most popular pets in today’s homes are cats and dogs. Today’s cats and dogs are descendants of the wilds that were started on the road to pampered pets thousands of years ago. Some people are “cat people” and some are “dog people” but I think most people like both. Let us first look at cats; a lot of people say that cats are aloof or sneaky. Sometimes maybe they are but it goes back to their heritage when they had to sneak up on their prey to survive. As far as being aloof I really
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Topic: Breed Specific Legislation Title: They’re Not All Bad Thesis: Pit Bull type terriers like many other breeds are banned in certain cities because they are considered vicious‚ however not all of them are mean. Outline: I. Pit Bulls get a bad reputation because of certain people. a) People need to defend them and other “vicious” dogs i) Dalmatians‚ boxers Chows‚ Doberman‚ Rottweiler II. Some Dogs are raised in a way that they become aggressive b) Dogs
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Dogs played a vital part in World War One as did the complicated trenches expanded throughout the Western Front. From the article written by Chris N Truman‚ “Dogs in World War One”‚ an estimated 53‚000 dogs were utilized by 1918 for specific missions depending on the dog’s size‚ intelligence and trainability. These roles included sentry dogs‚ scout dogs‚ messenger dogs‚ casualty dogs‚ and mascot. Sentry dogs patrolled using a short leash and a firm hand. They were trained to accompany usually
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There are multiple types of Gladiators‚ with different fighting styles and armor. The first is the Andabatae. The Andabatae fought with a helmet that blinded him‚ mostly used for amusement‚ not really part of the gladiators contest. The helmet however did cause trouble for the gladiator. Unlike many gladiators the Andabatae only fought hapless animals instead of other men. Andabatae used a sword‚ the gladius‚ to defend himself‚ but did not use a shield. The men who were Andabatae were unbelievably
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Student Instructor ENG 101 9 November 2011 Professional Dog Breeder A definition for the title “professional dog breeder” is not found in any dictionary nor are there any established laws that regulate the breeding of dogs‚ only the housing and feeding of them. Dog breeder most commonly calls up all manner of horrific images mass-produced by broadcast news and talk show commentators to depict
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Dogs are man’s best friend and many people like to show that through endless affection. At the same time‚ anyone that owns or breeds purebred dogs are harming their loveable companions just by owning that particular breed‚ especially if they show their dog off at dog shows. The popularity of show winning dogs leads to them being bred and spreading their genes‚ including their genetic diseases. On a similar note‚ most purebred dogs are the result of inbreeding‚ which keeps genetic problems in their
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The Boxer is a breed that at first sight looks concerned or almost sad‚ but it’s not the case. The Boxer is an extremely playful breed of dog and loves attention of its human companions. The Boxer is a naturally high activity dog so it’s necessary to make sure they get proper exercise or behavior problems‚ such as destructiveness‚ can occur. The Boxer needs to be kept busy and a large home or at least a large space to play is important. An apartment would be okay for this breed as long as the owner
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Despite his pugnacious appearance‚ the Boston Terrier is a lover‚ not a fighter. One of the few dog breeds to originate in the United States‚ the Boston was bred to be a best friend‚ happy to do just about anything as long as he’s with his human family. And he can go anywhere with them: not only is he a small-but-sturdy size for any situation‚ he’s one of the few dogs that’s always formally dressed‚ in markings that resemble a well-tailored tuxedo. The Boston can be happy as a couch potato or a
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