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  Rare Breed Network - dogs, rare breeds, breeders, kennels, show dogs, tibetan mastiff, carolina dog
Welcome to the resource dedicated to bringing you information on rare dog breeds.
You'll find information on rare dogs, breeders, kennels, clubs, breed standards, shows, rescue, and more.
With an average of over 100,000 hits per day, it has proven to be a great value for those who advertise with us.
www.rarebreed.com   (124 words)

  
  Rare Breed
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Rare Breed Paintball Team is committed to performing well, upholding a good reputation, and promoting our sponsors.
Rare Breed has its own field and 7 tank cascade and 90.cfm nitro compressor which allow us to play anytime anywhere, that of which we do very often.
www.rarebreedpaintball.com /index-old1.html   (494 words)

  
  Rare Breed Livestock
The best guess is that the breed descended from imports in the late 1600’s of the same European Stocks that were ancestral to the modern Dorking and Hamburd breeds.
The breed descend from hair sheep in the West Africa and European wooled breeds that were brought to the Caribbean Island beginning in the mid-1600’s.
The breed is reddish brown or tan on the body, with fl on the belly and legs and fl bars on the head.
home.comcast.net /~jaegerz/3CAcres/rare_breed_livestock.htm   (1251 words)

  
 Farmcraft Rare Breed Centre
These breeds developed throughout the country, each one cherished and bred for its unique qualities and suitability to the land and climate of an area.
Rare breeds are hardy, thrifty and highly resistant to the ailments that beset modern breeds of farm animals.
Rare and traditional breeds are becoming increasingly important in restoring and preserving our countryside - especially grassland habitats and wild flowers.
www.farmcraftholidays.co.uk /files/rare.htm   (467 words)

  
 Rare Breed Asoc.
The Rare Breed Association, a canine registry for rare breeds established in 1997, maintains a purebred dog registry, promotes sound breeding practices, encourages responsible dog ownership, and sanctions dog events that endorse the practice of breeding for function and type of purebred dogs.
If any particular breed is going to flourish and endure for years to come then the breed must be selectively bred by those with a high understanding of correct breeding practices and the integrity to uphold the standards that make a fit, vibrant, quality breed of dog.
One of the objectives of the RBA is to conserve the rare breeds of dogs to assure their place among the human race for generations to come.
www.chuckmackey.com /rbafolnew/index.html   (309 words)

  
 SiriusDog.com - The Ins and Outs of Pedigree Analysis, Genetic Diversity, and Genetic Disease Control   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Each breed was developed by close breeding and inbreeding among a small group of founding canine ancestors, either through a long period of genetic selection or by intensely inbreeding a smaller number of generations.
There is a tendency for many breeders to breed to a male; who produced no epileptics in matings to several epileptic dams, to an OFA excellent stud, or to the top winning dog in the show ring.
Studies in genetic conservation and rare breeds have shown that this practice actually contributes to the loss of genetic diversity.
www.siriusdog.com /bell.htm   (3999 words)

  
 Breed
There are special rare breed dogs CLUBS that handle their own breed registry.
Selling mixed breeds as rare breeds for hundreds, if not thousands of dollars.
Most RARE BREEDS have been around for years.
www.k9-trainer.com /breed.html   (910 words)

  
 What is a "rare" equine breed?  * Rare Equine Breeds Conservation * RareSteeds.com
The basis for our classification of equine breeds is based on the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy's definitions.
Global population ceilings are included in each category to eliminate breeds which are rare in North America, but numerous elsewhere, since such breeds are not threatened with extinction.
Breeds which were once listed in another category and have exceeded Watch category numbers but are still in need of monitoring.
www.raresteeds.com /RS/raredef.htm   (242 words)

  
 Dog Owner's Guide: The Mixed Breed dog
Another disadvantage of mixed breed dogs is the inability to predict the size, coat-type, or temperament of the adult dog from seeing a litter of puppies from an unknown sire or worse, from an unknown dam and sire.
And mixed breed dogs are akin to genetic stew in which one bowl contains lots of carrots and celery, a bit of meat, a couple of pieces of potato, and a small onion, and the next bowl is scarce on carrots, light on onions, and but heavy on meat, potatoes and celery.
Once a mixed breed puppy or dog has been acquired, whether from the neighbor who had these adorable pups for free or the animal shelter where the stray Rambo was waiting for a new home, the care and training is the same as needed for a purebred dogs.
www.canismajor.com /dog/mixed.html   (2699 words)

  
 Rare Breed ?
There is something almost romantic in the notion that that you may own a rare hunting spaniel has been kept from becoming tainted with common, non-hunting genes.
As the statistics of registered dog breeds come to light we begin to see a Boykin Spaniel breed that is quickly multiplying in numbers of registered dogs each year.
It may be up to the individual to define and label the case for themselves, but the numbers shine a reality check on this illusion of exclusivity.
boykinspaniel.us /rare_breed.htm   (486 words)

  
 Dog Owner's Guide Profile: the Havanese
A rare breed closely related to the Bichon Frisé, the Bolognese, and the Maltese, the elfin Havanese was favored by the ruling class in Cuba.
Breed fancier Schalene Dagutis describes the breed temperament in her Havanese FAQ: "The Havanese is truly one of the most delightful of the small breeds.
The Havanese is a good breed for first-time dog owners and for families with young children, and he is smart and agile enough for those who want a small dog for obedience or agility competitions.
www.canismajor.com /dog/havanese.html   (1172 words)

  
 Rare Breeds
This is extremely detrimental to the future survival of any particular breed, and in most cases the parent club ends up applying for recognition to the FSS in order to maintain some semblance of credibility.
The FSS® is not open to "rare" breeds that are a variation of an AKC registrable breed.
Therefore, for several of these new breeds, the breeders have established their own registries whereby data is collected until such time as sufficient entries qualify them to close their stud books and acquire full recognition.
www.shilohshepherds.info /rareBreeds.htm   (2191 words)

  
 Welcome to A Rare Breed
On our farm we pride ourselves in maintaining primarily breeds of animals that are listed through the American Livestock Breed Conservancy as rare or threatened.  These breeds, often described as 'heritage' existed long before commercial farming became the norm.
By selecting the animal breeds to fit our farm, instead of inventing production systems to fit the breed, we are able to produce Certified Naturally Grown animals in a humane way without large amounts of organically certified grains, making healthy food reasonably priced.
We collaborate with several farms and CSA's in the tri-state (MD/WV/VA) area.  As the breed information is developed on the site, you will be able to 'visit' these farms and their breeds and link to their website to purchase.
www.arare-breed.net   (375 words)

  
 The Rare Breed - Rotten Tomatoes
THE RARE BREED is that uncommon oater that emphasizes character over action.
Martha Price, a headstrong widow, has taken her daughter, Hilary, and a valuable bull from England with plans to delivery the animal to Texas.
Certain The Rare Breed article data provided by the Movie Review Query Engine.
www.rottentomatoes.com /m/1017201-rare_breed   (335 words)

  
 Sled Dog Central - The Canadian Eskimo Dog
A proud breed by any name, this breed has survived in some of the harshest terrain in the world, sharing the struggle, and later the accomplishments, of its human counterparts in survival and adventure.
The breed was used for sledding and packing, and also as a hunting dog for the Inuit.
Today the breed exists mostly as companions on small recreational teams and as traditional transportation for tourists in parts of the North.
www.sleddogcentral.com /canadian_eskimo.htm   (999 words)

  
 Carolina Dog Information, American Dingos, Carolina Dogs
The distinctive features of this breed are those which have been valuable to its survival in the swamps and forests of the South.
Distinctive to the breed is the “fish-hook” tail, carried in various positions according to the mood of the dog, but never slack or loose.
The skin is tight and the coat is short but thick with a dense undercoat in season; there is a profusion of longer guard hairs on the neck, withers and back that may be erect when the dog is aroused.
www.dogbreedinfo.com /caralinadog.htm   (1103 words)

  
 The Charming Cesky   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The breed was recognized by the FCI in 1963.
Cesky Terriers are being actively shown in rare breed conformation classes, obedience competition and recently in Earthdog events and agility.
Still a relatively rare breed in the US, Cesky puppies are not abundant, so you may have to wait a while to find your perfect companion.
ceskycentral.tripod.com /charmingcesky.htm   (1191 words)

  
 Amazon.com: The Rare Breed: DVD: James Stewart,Maureen O'Hara,Brian Keith,Juliet Mills,Don Galloway,David Brian,Jack ...   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The Rare Breed is one of those lukewarm westerns from James Stewart's sixties' `loveable' phase when he abandoned the dark determination of the Anthony Mann films to go for a more Disneyfied comic approach.
Then the rare breed could refer to the manly men who are settling the West while more timid men enjoy softer life in the City.
But the rare breed could also be the mother and daughter that are as out of place as their Hereford Bull.
www.amazon.com /Rare-Breed-James-Stewart/dp/B00008CMT1   (2154 words)

  
 Rare Breed Farm
Mixed stock only farms were always rare in East Anglia and are now a thing of the past.
The Poitou donkeys are French and very rare and are at Kentwell because Patrick and Judith Phillips fell for these giants and the really lovable foals they produce.
The Longhorn cattle are (happily) not as rare as they used to be until recently.
www.kentwell.co.uk /MoreAboutKentwell/RareBreedFarm.html   (580 words)

  
 Rare Breed Pigs - Berkshire, Middle White & British Lop
Some of these have been used to improve the quality of the breed in these countries but others have been used to cross onto commercial white pigs to put back flavour and texture into the meat.
Whether used as a sire or a dam when mated with a white breed the resulting progeny will be white and will inherit the hardiness of the pure Berkshire coupled with the ability to produce a high quality lean carcass with high growth rates.
This is not only very exciting for the Smallicombe Herd but also for the Berkshire breed as it has shown that Rare Breed Pigs can compete against commercial breeds for quality of breeding stock and come out on top.
www.smallicombe.com /rare-breed-pigs.html   (1277 words)

  
 Breed ID Project - Rare and Unusual breeds
BRAT also ensures that new owners are educated about the peculiarities of the breed before they acquire a dog they cannot handle.
Basenjis, a rare, ancient breed from Africa, are barkless (mostly), shorthaired dogs with a not-quite-doglike personality.
They are extremely rare and are unlikely to be found outside of Canada.
www.wonderpuppy.net /breedid/rare1.htm   (340 words)

  
 Cyber-Pet "The Curly-Coated LaPerm"
During the next five years, no attempt was made to breed selectively, but, as the frequency of bald kittens increased, Linda began to seek additional information about unusual cats.
The breed is "low maintenance", requiring minimum grooming because the coat does not easily mat.
They have been the subject of numerous feature articles in West Coast newspapers and were the cover story in a recent issue of "Rare Breed Journal." They have also appeared on several Oregon newscasts and evening news programs, as well as a segment of ABC's "Good Morning, America".
www.cyberpet.com /cybercat/articles/general/laperm.htm   (922 words)

  
 Dog World Magazine - DogWorld.com - THE source for breed information, training, nutrition, behavior, and much more... ...
This heavy-boned breed with the pendulous lips is known for working ability, loyalty and courage.
This breed is loyal and eager to please.
The Fila is a rare breed in the United States.
www.dogworldmag.com /DogWorldMag/Breed_Profiles.aspx?aid=3618&cid=3521&search=   (260 words)

  
 Rare Breed Society
The Rare Breed Society is a special club of individuals who share Jimmy Russell’s deep interest in bourbon making and tasting.
Wild Turkey Rare Breed is, in Jimmy’s opinion, bourbon in its finest form.
Upon returning a completed form from the pamphlet attached to every bottle of Rare Breed, one can become a Member in this club of connoisseurs.
www.wildturkeybourbon.com /rare/index.asp   (94 words)

  
 purevolume™ | RARE BREED ROMANTICS
catchy chorus', powerful melodies accented thru a unique heavy keyboard sound and percussive grooves thru our drummer dj, rare breed romantics, wants to grow as musicians and keep u listening with new material and meaningful lyrics.
Due to schedule conflicts with work, school and other priorities...things are going a little slow for Rare Breed Romantics.
RARE BREED ROMANTICS hasn't posted any shows yet.
www.purevolume.com /rarebreedromantics   (213 words)

  
 About the USACTC
The Club offers a quality breed registry, especially important in this time when there are numerous rare breed and breed specific registries.
More than anything, the USACTC offers its members an opportunity to work together for the breed, to make lasting friendships with other people who have Cotons and to participate in numerous activities from showing to regional Fun Days for companion pet owners.
The Coton de Tulear is still a rare breed and it is only through continued breeder and owner education, the promotion of responsible dog ownership and ethical breeding practices that we will be able to safeguard the future of the Coton de Tulear breed.
usactc.org /about_usactc.shtml   (407 words)

  
 USACTC Official FCI Breed Standard
The temperament of the Coton de Tuléar is one of the main characteristics of the breed.
HAIR: This is one of the main characteristics of the breed from which its very name derives.
Lack of type (insufficient breed characteristics, which means that the animal on the whole does not sufficiently resemble other examples of the breed).
usactc.org /breed_standard.shtml   (913 words)

  
 Rare breed of sheep, Highland cattle, Rare breed pig, Nottinghamshire
Rare breed of sheep, Highland cattle, Rare breed pig, Nottinghamshire
Sherwood Forest Farm Park is a centre approved by the Rare Breeds Survival Trust for the breeding of rare and protected farm animals.
The park contains over 40 breeds falling within this category as well as some more unusual additions eg.
www.sherwoodforestfarmpark.co.uk /SEFS/ID.171/SEFE/ViewItem.asp   (112 words)

  
 Rare Breed Network - How to Contact Us
Rare Breed Network - How to Contact Us hanks for visiting the RareBreed Network!
For additional breed information or the availability of puppies, please contact the breeders and/or breed clubs listed on the RareBreed site.
to bring together interested rare breed fanciers and rare breed experts
www.rarebreed.com /contact.html   (119 words)

  
 Great Dog Breed Pages
Unless your page is chock full of information on your breed, please add it to the Free for All database instead of emailing me. This includes breeders pages and personal pet pages.
I looked at hundreds of breed pages, to pick the ones I thought were best.
This one is a more typical type of breed pages (versus an e-zine type of page) than the last 2, but still a lot of fun, and well-designed.
www.dogpatch.org /dogs/breed.cfm   (2107 words)

  
 Irish Draught Horse Breed Description
A native horse of Ireland, and a very rare breed in the world today, the Irish Draught (pronounced ‘draft’) is NOT a heavy horse as it’s name may imply.
Over a century of selection has produced a warmblooded breed with good bone, substance and quality and a movement that is light, smooth and free, without exaggeration; nor heavy and ponderous.
The Irish Draught is a breed whose ancient history lies as much in battle as it does in agriculture.
www.equinepost.com /resources/breeds/showBreed.asp?ID=105   (1020 words)

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