Good breeders check one, if not all of these facets before they will breed a dog.
Not exact matches
It's a
good idea to
check with your vet,
breeder, trainer or other pet owners in your area for recommendations on
good groomers.
Mike Cormier, DVM, writes about the Border Collie's possible problems, questions to ask a
breeder, which conditions a
good vet will
check for, and what the symptoms and treatment may involve.
Mike Cormier, DVM, discusses the Basset Hound's possible problems, questions to ask a
breeder, which conditions a
good vet will
check for, and what the symptoms and treatment may involve.
Mike Cormier, DVM, writes about the Miniature Poodle's possible problems, questions to ask a
breeder, which conditions a
good vet will
check for, and what the symptoms and treatment may involve.
Mike Cormier, DVM, writes about the Standard Poodle's possible problems, questions to ask a
breeder, which conditions a
good vet will
check for, and what the symptoms and treatment may involve.
Mike Cormier, DVM, writes about the Toy Poodle's possible problems, questions to ask a
breeder, which conditions a
good vet will
check for, and what the symptoms and treatment may involve.
Mike Cormier, DVM, writes about the Boxer's possible problems, questions to ask a
breeder, which conditions a
good vet will
check for, and what the symptoms and treatment may involve.
Find out what
good veterinarians
check your breed for when you bring the dog to see them, questions to ask a
breeder before buying a puppy, and which foods and supplements should be fed or avoided.
Mike Cormier, DVM, discusses the American Staffordhire Terrier's possible problems, questions to ask a
breeder, which conditions a
good vet will
check for, and what the symptoms and treatment may involve.
You can pay between # 600 to # 1500 for a pup from a
good breeder you have researched and
checked.
Mike Cormier, DVM, discusses the Cavalier King Charles's possible problems, questions to ask a
breeder, which conditions a
good vet will
check for, and what the symptoms and treatment may involve.
The necessary health
checks vary from breed to breed and you should consult a
good book on your breed or a knowledgeable
breeder to determine what tests you'll need to have done.
Beside health concerns, you can get a
good idea of what kind of temperament the puppy will have, as
well as the looks that they may have when fully grown, by
checking the puppy's parents, talking with the
breeder and observing how the puppy interacts with you and its litter mates.
For the puppy mills campaign staff, the purge of public information means that they — as
well as pet stores and puppy buyers — will have no quick way to
check a commercial
breeder's record.
A serious hobby
breeder will usually belong to a breed club, be involved in showing dogs, present a clean environment with healthy,
well - socialized puppies, be at least as interested in your qualifications to be an owner as you are in the
breeder, give you a record of dates and types of inoculations and worming and insist that you take the pup to a vet for a
check - up and to continue with inoculations, give you written instructions on feeding, training and care, provide a pedigree and registration application form; provide references; provide a written contract with conditions of sale and warranty; and assure you that the relationship between you and the
breeder is a continuing one.
So rather than worrying about which
breeder offers the
best guarantee, it is
better to diligently locate a reputable
breeder who health
checks their breeding stock.
One thing for sure no matter what breed of dog — if any
breeder isn't forthcoming with letting you visit not just the puppies but the mother as
well as if possible older siblings, giving you contacts of other owners of their pups for refs, as
well as
checking with the
breeders vet RUN!
If you have
checked your local animal shelters and rescues and do not find the right pet for your family, or if you choose to buy an animal from a
breeder, please find one where the animal's
best interest is at the core of what they do.
Hi Sarah, Because they are a cross you may not be able to find specific
breeders, perhaps you could join some forums or groups online that may have information on litters nearby or even
better check out your local shelter Regards John
A
good dog
breeder will be able to sell you a puppy that has been
checked for genetic problems, diseases etc and will very often provide you with a high quality pedigree dog that should be free from problems that plague a lot of dogs.
Purchase from a
well known
breeder, get your dog
checked out early to detect any of these problems and you and your dog may have a life with very little problems.
Read through some of the other comments on the blog and
check out a couple of the posts to know what to look for in a
good breeder.
The problem with genes is that they can be kept for several generations and after that to develop, so even an ethical and
good breeder to
check what genetic...
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A
breeder is always the
best option as catteries can be
checked and visited many times.
A
good breeder will also let you meet the puppies parents so that you can
check on their health and temperament.
• If you do go through a
breeder,
check back to our site for our upcoming article on «How to find a
good (reputable)
breeder».
If you decide that a Neo is right for you then find a
good breeder who has the hips x-rayed and certified, the eyes
checked, and genetic screening done.
A
good breeder will have a working relationship with a veterinarian and have all the puppies vet
checked and be given at least an initial vaccination by a veterinarian prior to you getting custody of your new puppy.
A
good rule of thumb when you begin your search is to
check if a
breeder follows the Caucasian Ovcharka Working Dog Club of America (COWDCA) guide for ethical
breeders, whose goal is to promote the versatility of the working Caucasian Ovcharka in America.
Breeders can come out with a variety of excuses about why they have not had their dogs
checked, but since it is not expensive when you consider the price of a puppy, and can cause great distress to you the owner, as
well as your dog, do not accept these excuses.
Coming in at number 3) Before you get a new dog from a
breeder or rescue organization, whether puppy or adult,
check with your veterinarian about the special physical needs of the breed you are considering in order to get the
best breed fit for you and your family.
A
good breeder will allow you to have a pup
checked at a veterinarian of your choice (at your expense) to reassure you as to the physical condition of the pup.
Because his ears flop down, they should be
checked regularly — your
breeder and your veterinarian can suggest a
good routine and cleaning materials, and will show you how to care for them.
Research the
breeder online, ask friends and family, read reviews, even
check out the
Better Business Bureau for reliable recommendations to ensure you are healthy pet.
Here's a
check list of what to look for in a
good breeder.
Mike Cormier, DVM, writes about the Bernese Mountain Dog's possible problems, questions to ask a
breeder, which conditions a
good vet will
check for, and what the symptoms and treatment may involve.
Some divisions of the breed are said to be hypo - allergenic but
check with your
breeder to see which one is
best suited to your needs.
Mike Cormier, DVM, discusses the Australian Shepherd's possible problems, questions to ask a
breeder, which conditions a
good vet will
check for, and what the symptoms and treatment may involve.
Mike Cormier, DVM, writes about the St. Bernard's possible problems, questions to ask a
breeder, which conditions a
good vet will
check for, and what the symptoms and treatment may involve.
Check the internet, and talk to other storeowners that are not competitors, as
well as
breeders and wholesalers at the national trade shows, to get what is needed for livestock.