There are
good dog breeders, average breeders and breeders that do it to generate an income that do not have the good of the breed or their pups in mind — it is only a business.
An article on CBSNews.com from Feb. 2, 2005, explains that
good dog breeders are very knowledgeable about their breeds.
Good dog breeders are always concerned about the homes that their puppies will be going to.
To add some meat to my potatoes, how do you want animal right activists and actual
good dog breeders to sit down and agree on a regulation?
Good dog breeders want to make sure their puppies are placed in loving homes with responsible owners.
A good dog breeder will only breed one or two types of dog breeds, with extensive knowledge on all types.
Life happens and as a dog breeder of many years standing, I know that there will occasionally be problems, but it should always be the desire of
a good dog breeder to place healthy puppies and to stand behind her puppies if a problem occurs.
A good dog breeder will stand behind health guarantees and do everything possible to make things right should you wind up with a dog with a serious health defect.
A good dog breeder will never act like they are hiding something.
Knowing how to spot
a good dog breeder from the bad ones is just half the battle.
When looking for
a good dog breeder then don't be fooled by nice flashy adds in dog mags or great, nice looking websites, these mean nothing and can easily be put up these days.
This doesn't work well for finding
a good dog breeder.
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.
When you are
a good dog breeder, you keep the first offspring as house pets to become aware of what they will become.
Constant dog breeding is not a trait of
a good dog breeder.
Not exact matches
It has nothing to do with the
bettering of any of our
dog breeds and, furthermore, it is a huge joke among
breeders, because it is meaningless.
None deplores their existence more than the
breeder who is attempting, at inevitably greater expense, to evolve the
best dog possible.
Thirty years ago Mrs. M. Hartley Dodge, already
well known as a
breeder of
dogs, became annoyed with the management of
dog shows.
She was the first woman ever selected for the supreme and difficult task of choosing the
best - in - show at New York's Westminster and has also been the owner and
breeder of many a
best - in - show
dog.
But we agree that they may not have the experience of a reputable
breeder or rescue group and that ultimately it is probably not a
good practice for park districts to get into the
dog - breeding business.
«The work to characterize these diseases in two Nordic
dog breeds drew from
well - established international collaborations between clinicians, geneticists, and
dog breeders.
If the pet store or
breeder you purchased your pet from claims to have given your
dog vaccinations, do remember to obtain the papers as
well.
Bio-Groom, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, is known by
breeders, groomers and pet owners for its extensive assortment of grooming and health - and - wellness products, from shampoos and conditioners designed to help show -
dogs look their
best during competition to medicated formulas that treat common ailments, like flea infestations and itchy, irritated skin.
«Thousands of Americans have been misled into thinking their
dogs were» rescued,» when in fact they were raised in high - quality,
well - socialized circumstances like those illustrated in the Post's story and the Post's profile of one licensed commercial
breeder,» said Bober.
Chows can be
good with children but are not usually recommended, as they were once considered one of the most dangerous
dog breeds, mostly due to bad
breeders, puppy mills and the isolation they experienced as puppies.
Royal Canin collaborates with nutritionists,
breeders and veterinarians from around the world on impartial and relevant research to ensure
dogs and cats receive the
best nutrition.
Setting the Standard Presented by Dr. Candace Croney, an associate professor of animal behavior and
well - being at Purdue University, this session will illustrate the efforts by Purdue University and the pet industry to establish science - based breeding guidelines, and the benefits that will accrue to the animals, the
dog buying public and the
breeders themselves.
Since they are not being bred to any conforming standard,
breeders can choose the
best and the healthiest
dogs available.
Breed standards may address the head piece and expression of the
dog, so
breeders and handlers may trim the
dog's whiskers to
best capture the desired expression.
To become an AKC recognized breed there must be a minimum number of
dogs geographically distributed throughout the U.S., as
well as an established breed club of responsible owners and
breeders.
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.
There is some evidence to suggest that American Dobermans have a more moderate,
good - natured temperament than
dogs bred elsewhere since
breeders in the U.S. have worked on these traits for several decades.
Unlike puppy mills, where profits are placed over the
well - being of the animals, a responsible
breeder breeds only a few types of
dogs and is knowledgeable about the breed and its special requirements.
I believe the focus of a
dog show should be positioned on the standard and each
breeder doing their absolute
best to uphold that standard.
As the WKC is a public benched show, the
dog - loving community has access to the canine competitors, their groomer / handlers /
breeders, and sometimes even celebrity owners (like Martha Stewart's Genghis Khan, a Chow Chow who won
Best in Breed at the 2012 show).
In his report (An Independent Inquiry into
Dog Breeding), Sir Patrick Bateson stated that «the challenge of identifying high welfare standard
breeders reliably could be addressed through the application of a rigorous, robustly policed and
well respected quality assurance scheme.
Today, ethical
breeders try their
best to avoid matches that might produce such
dogs.
Responsible
breeders are working on reducing the chances of CHD by breeding
dogs that are less likely to produce pups that will have the disease, by
better screening methods.
From the «
good»
breeders who are breeding clones of
dogs from days past, to the backyard
breeders who don't care what kinds of
dogs are mated, no real effort is being made to create
dogs that can handle urban life.
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.
Thus, each
breeder's interpretation,
good, bad or indifferent, is in his mind's eye when he is selecting
dogs for his own breeding program.
It may surprise you that pet stores and even some
breeders, as
well as some
dog shelters are not the place to be looking.
A reputable
breeder should also be able to provide the veterinary records and documentation of each
dog as
well as to inform the interested individual about the
dog's history, including developmental problems inherent to the breed or any issues that may have been passed from the grandparents to the current puppies.
We also met a couple of
good breeders with
good dogs, but they just didn't seem to have a breed of
dog that I wanted.
Of all the breeds out there, it is extremely important to either get a
well bred
dog (I have an article on Buying A Dog / Choosing A Breeder... read it) from a breeder, or adopt a great dog from a reputable rescue organizati
dog (I have an article on Buying A
Dog / Choosing A Breeder... read it) from a breeder, or adopt a great dog from a reputable rescue organizati
Dog / Choosing A
Breeder... read it) from a
breeder, or adopt a great
dog from a reputable rescue organizati
dog from a reputable rescue organization.
Responsible
breeders - as
well as owners and rescue groups - feel a sense of duty to each individual
dog and to the breed in general.
You know that the most successful
dog breeders are not just
good breeders, they are reputable
breeders.
Unfortunately this has been recommended in the past often by
well - meaning
breeders for large breed
dogs.
There are many people breeding this
dog and it may be difficult to tell apart the
good breeders from the bad.