Good breeders take pride in their hobby, and welcome the opportunity to brag about their dogs!
The natural skills and intelligence of the parents are generally passed to at least some of the offspring, so
the best breeders take care in matching sire and dam not only for their beauty, structure, and health, but for their brains and abilities.
Not exact matches
«Most of the yield increases are the result of
breeders selecting
better combinations of genes that can allow plants to
take sunlight and produce more seed from that sunlight.
It allows plant
breeders to
take a desirable trait (like resistance to drought, insects, weeds, and disease) from one plant or organism and transfer it to the plant they want to improve, as
well as make a change to an existing trait in a plant they are developing.
The next time you carve a pumpkin,
take a moment to think about the curious evolutionary path it
took to get here, and how
breeders, now armed with the genome sequence, will be
better able to improve the pumpkin to help feed millions around the world.
Often, «backyard
breeders» have decided that selling «living property» is a
good way to make money, so they have may have purchased or acquired a male and one or two females and then they let nature
take its course as early in the dog's life and as often as possible.
If you aim at buying a Siamese kitten, prepare to make several visits to catteries in order to learn everything about the
breeder as
well as about a particular kitten you would like to
take with you.
in order to learn everything about the
breeder as
well as about a particular kitten you would like to
take with you.
We can not promise any benefits to your horse or other animals from your
taking part in this clinical trial; however, possible benefits include lowering the incidence of this common eye cancer in Haflinger, Belgian, Percheron, Appaloosa, and Arabian Horses, helping
breeders to make informed mating decisions, and
better prediction of the risk of developing disease for earlier diagnosis and treatment.
What is happening worldwide some
breeders are breeding pretty dogs with no natural instincts to guard and protect, yes the dogs will bark behind the fence but I bet you if you jump that fence the dog will
take off to save himself, sorry but I don't care how
good looking that dog is or how much he costs if he / she will not protect me and my household that dog has no value to me..
If the
breeder wants competition and show dogs or has a particular purpose in mind, like breeding working dogs, they've probably planned this litter thoroughly and
taken the necessary steps to ensure the puppies are healthy and
well socialized.
The purpose of the IGCC is the preservation and welfare of Italian Greyhounds through responsible breeding practices, the continuing education of IGCC members and the public as
well as the provision of a rescue service for IGs in distress or in situations where no one (
breeder or owner) is willing to
take responsibility for the their care and rehoming.
Many
breeders raise champion show cats and
take pride in raising healthy cats that will go to
good, loving homes.
And animal advocates and others were raising a stink about the Kennel Club judges awarding
best in breed to a German shepherd who would have been a walking exemplar of the direction
breeders had long been trying to
take the breed in — that slinky appearance, with a sloped back and hind legs that seem to trail far behind the rest of the animal.
For the
breeder there is no
better resource on the market to
take them successfully from finding a mate, preparing for birth, insuring healthy outcomes, marketing their offspring and finding high quality long - term loving homes.
So, visiting the
breeder, looking at the litter,
take a
good, critical look at the home environment.
It will be
well worth
taking your time to find the right
breeder and waiting until puppies are available, if necessary.
Good breeders also sign contracts, guarantee the health of their pups and offer to
take the pup back or re-home it if at anytime in the life of the dog the owners can no longer keep the pet.
These are
breeders who are totally in it just for the money and do not
take the time or care to breed
good dogs.
If you think you have what it
takes to own this breed, you can look for your
best friend in a Bearded Collie rescue or you can find a reputable Bearded Collie dog
breeder.
Whether you are looking for a show prospect Samoyed puppy or simply a new
best friend, your
best bet is to
take your time in finding a
good breeder.
The
best breeders out there are those who
take real steps to prove that their dogs conform to the breed standard, and this is validated by those aforementioned titles.
But now that the vast majority of APBTs are no longer performance - bred to the traditional pit standard (understandably, since the traditional performance test, the pit contest itself, is now a felony), the American axiom of «Bigger is
Better» has
taken over in the breeding practices of the many neophyte
breeders who joined the bandwagon of the dog's popularity in the 1980s.
Alternatively, if you wish to purchase your puppy, you must
take measures to ensure you are buying from a
breeder of
good repute.
As
breeders, we
take pride in offering the
best healthiest, smart and loving puppies.
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.
Some dog
breeders, as
well as potential adopters, want to be a part of the fad and
take advantage of the boon of the Labradoodle and Cockapoo frenzy.
However, if you think you have what it
takes to be a
breeder, and are willing to make the necessary sacrifices, the
best thing to do is talk your decision over with your avian vet before beginning the process.
The Assured Breeder Scheme is designed to promote
good breeding practice and help prospective purchasers to identify those
breeders who breed responsibly, with the health of the dogs and puppies a priority, and who
take care in ensuring that their puppies go to suitable caring owners.
Assured
Breeders should
take notice of these results and of course it is
best practice to carry out matings only in the full knowledge of a breeding pair's current eye status.»
This won't happen unless the
breeder understands the breed very
well, and knows what steps to
take to protect the dog.
What evidence can the
breeder show you of steps
taken for the
good genetic health of this particular litter?
The
best breeders always
take time to properly socialize their puppies.
Responsible
breeders take into consideration the temperament, as
well as the health and appearance of the mating pair before breeding.
Although
good breeders will
take their dogs back should you not be able to keep the dog any longer; you need to be aware that this is very traumatic for the dog.
I'm incredibly grateful to all those who have supported us along the way and who continue support our growth and development as a team - Linda Barter as matchmaker and puppy raising mentor; Kim Wurster as
breeder of the
best dog ever; Nancy Haverstock Abplanalp and Donna Hill as our primary professional training support; Sandra Walther as public access training buddy; Christy Corp - Minamiji and clan as second family who gave him stability when I was in the hospital for weeks; the UCD vet behavior team (I think Michelle Borchardt was the first one who told me I could do it); my online training mentors in crime, I mean, um, um (Patty Aguirre, Cheryl Bloom, Karen Johnson Lawrence, Jo Butler, Carol Hall, Micha Michlewicz, Lynn Shrove and many more); my family, who financially backed this questionable startup and
took him on countless walks and dog park trips; all of the local people who helped socialize and puppy sit him; and of course his entire online fan club, who made me laugh and supported me when I was feeling down about training and life in general.
Good breeders will also be willing to talk openly about health issues in the breed and describe the precautions they have
taken to try to ensure that puppies produced by them do not have genetic problems.
But, less than two months before the ban
took effect, city council members voted again, this time to repeal the ban and continue to allow stores within the city to procure and sell animals from large - scale commercial
breeders,
better known as puppy and kitten mills.
Even if the
breeder is only breeding pet hamsters, rather than show hamsters, they will in most cases have
taken good care of the hamsters.
My big concern as a purebred owner is the apparent unwillingness of a
good portion of the rescue community to work with responsibile purebred owners and
breeders — we aren't the enemy — we
take of our dogs and are as concerned about bad
breeders as you are.
But a reputable store
takes good care of its puppies and kittens, and does its
best to deal with reputable commercial
breeders.
Nobody is arguing that dogs should be treated badly, kept in cages their entire lives, denied socialization with other dogs, or anything of the sort, but to suggest that there are no commercial - scale
breeders doing a
good job with their dogs is a comment that could only be made by somebody who has never
taken the time to go out and spend time on the farms owned by all kinds of commercial - scale
breeders.
Breeders who want to get a
better idea of when labor will start may
take the rectal temperature of the dam twice a day beginning on day 55 or 56 using a dog thermometer.
Responsible dog
breeders sell their puppies to new homes,
take back puppies that buyers can not keep, are available to answer questions and help new owners train their puppies, and protect the health and
well - being of their breeds.
If you go to a truly
good breeder that has put in the time and money to get you a
well bread dog that comes with a health guarantee and all its medical needs
taken care of before you get it, you should expect to spend more.
When I was a child, our first Sheltie came from a backyard
breeder (yes, we didn't know any
better) and was diagnosed with rabbit tapeworms that
took forever to eliminate!
Be sure that you choose your kitten from a
GOOD cat
breeder: one who is FCoV - aware and
taking steps to breed FCoV - free (and so FIP - free) kittens.
We work very closely and one on one with each of our
breeders to insure your new pet is
taking care of they
best way possible before coming home.
The
best way to TRY to avoid some health issues is by finding a reputable
breeder that not just SHOWS their dogs in conformation, but cares about the health of the parents which is more important than
taking your dog to a show... After all judges have different opinions and there is a lot of politics involved in the dog show world.
A
breeder that
takes his dogs in for a full health evaluation of the parents and the pup before you
take them home is your
best bet to ensure you're getting a healthy pet.