What to
Know About Dog Breeders Buyer beware: Take this checklist with you if you will be looking to acquire your dog from a breeder.
Not exact matches
In addition to these questions, ask your
dog breeder anything else you may be interested in
knowing about the breed or a particular puppy.
find a reputable
breeder that
knows going back 4 to 5 generations and if you want to train the
dog for protection you should do professional training, you train the
dog with the trainer offering guidance, find a trainer that offers protection training it will most likely be more expensive but you have to make sure the
dog is of sound temperament and has basic obedience down, which you can contact a the trainer before getting the
dog to talk to them
about what qualities to look for in a puppy.
You might picture a «
dog breeder» as a professional person who
knows a lot
about dogs, owns magnificent «pedigreed»
dogs, and carefully plans each breeding to produce excellent pets for you and me.
As one manager of a rescue centre in the North of England once said
about a well
known local «dodgy»
dog breeder and trainer -
It's either the
dog seeker doesn't
know enough
about where the chosen puppy is coming from or the
breeders lacks sufficient information
about their pups» future situation.
To date, there hasn't been any in - depth genetic research on the Catahoula, so most of what is
known about these
dogs comes from experienced
breeders and educated speculation.
However if a
breeder is making boastful statement
about the
dogs being the «best» without having competed in a ring, proven its worthiness... those are
no more than boastful statements.
Beyond the typical thoughts that the good
breeders should CERT for hips, eyes and breed specific diseases, etc., and
know quite a bit
about genetics, my criticisms of
breeders, even the so - called good ones, are more social in nature in regard to how they affect the social lives of the
dogs they have bred, their owner selection process, and the possibility of the
dog's success in staying in a home for life.
Right
about now is an excellent time to start letting those elected officials who refuse to support the Puppy Mill Bills
know that there are more
dog lovers in Pennsylvania than there are
breeders and that you will be voting for candidates who refuse to support the pet profiteers and their breed for greed mentality as well as for those who place compassion above cash contributions.
Over the months, she would get to
know me better, and I would get to
know more
about her
dogs and her
dog ethics (she does rescue, is anti commercial
breeders, is involved in her breed club, etc).
Folks who would like to
know more
about the Chow Chow may want to
know there is a video called «How to Raise a Happy Healthy Chow Chow» that includes a lot of useful tips and information from expert Chow
breeders about this unique
dog breed.
A reputable
breeder will at any time for any reason, take any of the puppies they've bred back into their care for the lifetime of the
dog, taking full responsibility for the
dogs that they have produced.A reputable
breeder wants to
know about you and develop a relationship with you.
A
breeder will want to
know about your experience with
dogs.
A website called www.petshoppuppies.org (
no longer in operational) helped consumers obtain information
about the
breeder / broker of their
dog, if purchased from a pet store.
We organize and present specialty shows in different parts of the country; plan educational programs for
breeders, judges and other fanciers; sponsor research on genetic and other health problems; distribute breed information to newcomers to IG's and to those who want to
know about our
dogs; maintain a breed rescue organization and attempt to establish a network of ethical, responsible
breeders to whom inquiries can be referred.
The USDA has not the slightest interest in... whether the
breeder knows anything
about his breed whether the
dogs used for breeding look like their breed whether the
dogs used for breeding act like their breed whether the
dogs used for breeding are free of genetic health problems such as hip dysplasia, eye diseases, or heart defects — all of which show up long after you buy the puppy.
Think
about it... If you are
known as the type of
breeder that does not breed healthy
dogs the word will eventually get around.
Morris Frank started The Seeing Eye in 1929, after he was inspired by a 1927 article by well -
known dog breeder and philanthropist Dorothy Harrison Eustis
about guide
dogs assisting blind World War I veterans.
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dog, AKC registered, last pic - dad Things you should
know about buying or adopting a pet While pet sellers can be reputable individuals or
breeders who treat their animals well, the ease of selling pets over the Internet also makes it attractive to careless, irresponsible
breeders and scammers.
Sincere
breeders will be a bit hesitant to sell you a puppy until they
know more
about you, what you are looking for in a
dog, and what «life style» you have in mind for your
dog.
Start by asking the
breeder questions and asking other people who
know them or have bought pups from them
about their impressions of that
breeder and their
dogs.
However, a good
breeder will
know all they can
about the background and strive to ensure that only healthy
dogs who well represent the breed in form and function will reproduce.
Remember that most of these backyard Anatolian Shepherd
dog breeders don't
know about breeding for favorable health and temperament qualities, and they don't
know how to raise a properly socialized litter.
Remember that most of these backyard Miniature Schnauzer
dog breeders don't
know about breeding for favorable health and temperament qualities, and they don't
know how to raise a properly socialized litter.
Backyard
breeders may not
know about proper health certifications before breeding or go to that expense before breeding their
dogs, nor are they selective of good genetics, nor do they choose to learn the breed standard, nor do they show or performance trial their breeding
dogs, nor are they selective
about quality homes, and are not supportive should the buyer be unable to train or keep the
dog.
How are
breeders to make the correct choices if those who own their
dogs don't let them
know about cases of genetic disease?
But without
knowing about the affected
dogs in a pedigree,
breeders are doomed to continue breeding proven carriers and other close relatives, to the misfortune of those who purchase puppies from these crosses.
Many
dog breeders know very little
about inbreeding depression.
I can't say if the above problems are related to poor breeding but I brought him after reading an ad in the local paper and even though the
breeder seemed to
know what they were talking
about I would strongly urge people only to purchase pedigree
dogs from
breeders recommended by their vets.
Know that
breeders may be cautious
about selling one of their
dogs to someone that is not
known in the circle of
breeders.
I would rather get a
dog from a reputable
breeder because you have the opp to
know much more
about what your getting from a health and behavior perspective.
Sincere
breeders will be a bit hesitant to sell you a puppy until they
know more
about you, what you are looking for in a
dog, and what «lifestyle» you have in mind for your
dog.
If the
breeder is only dealing with one kind of
dog, and only one litter at a time, then you
know that the
breeder is serious
about their pet rearing.
Remember that most of these backyard Petit Basset
dog breeders don't
know about breeding for favorable health and temperament qualities, and they don't
know how to raise a properly socialized litter.
Knowing a
dog's disease - related genetic makeup could enable owners,
breeders and veterinarians to make more informed decisions
about a
dog's health.
Most of the
dogs come from
breeders who
know about Strader's operation.
For example, I recently obtained a new puppy, and despite the fact that the
breeder knew that I have had many
dogs in my life and am considered to be educated and up - to - date in matters concerning
dog behavior, she still gave me a package of information
about puppy rearing, and advice as to how to care for and educate my new
dog.
In this article I will discuss what is currently
known about the genetics of deafness in
dogs so that
breeders can make the best informed decisions possible when attempting to reduce or eliminate deafness.
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Dog auctions accused of animal cruelty 07/05/12 - Cleveland Plain Dealer - Rescuers buy 8 dogs from breeder and protest puppy mills: Animals in the News 06/08/12 - Columbus Dispatch - Dog auctions won't be on ballot 05/03/12 - ONN - Animal Welfare Officials Working To Shut Down Puppy Mills 04/25/12 - Toledo Blade, Editorial - No more dog auctions 04/21/12 - Toledo Blade - Deadline nears for dog auction 04/17/12 - Cleveland Plain Dealer, Editorial - Targeting dog auctions in Ohio 04/15/12 - Sunny 95, Inviting Conversations - A discussion about puppy mills and dog auctions 04/07/12 - Columbus Dispatch, Letter to the Editor - Puppy mills must end 04/06/12 - NBC41 - Nine Signatures Want Your Signature To Get On A Ballot 03/15/12 - WKRC, Local 12 - Ohio Voters May Get To Vote On Proposal to Ban Dog Auctions 03/12/12 - The Post Newspapers, Letter to the Editor - Ohio must make animal cruelty laws high priority 02/9/12 - The Other Paper - Wo
Dog auctions accused of animal cruelty 07/05/12 - Cleveland Plain Dealer - Rescuers buy 8
dogs from
breeder and protest puppy mills: Animals in the News 06/08/12 - Columbus Dispatch -
Dog auctions won't be on ballot 05/03/12 - ONN - Animal Welfare Officials Working To Shut Down Puppy Mills 04/25/12 - Toledo Blade, Editorial - No more dog auctions 04/21/12 - Toledo Blade - Deadline nears for dog auction 04/17/12 - Cleveland Plain Dealer, Editorial - Targeting dog auctions in Ohio 04/15/12 - Sunny 95, Inviting Conversations - A discussion about puppy mills and dog auctions 04/07/12 - Columbus Dispatch, Letter to the Editor - Puppy mills must end 04/06/12 - NBC41 - Nine Signatures Want Your Signature To Get On A Ballot 03/15/12 - WKRC, Local 12 - Ohio Voters May Get To Vote On Proposal to Ban Dog Auctions 03/12/12 - The Post Newspapers, Letter to the Editor - Ohio must make animal cruelty laws high priority 02/9/12 - The Other Paper - Wo
Dog auctions won't be on ballot 05/03/12 - ONN - Animal Welfare Officials Working To Shut Down Puppy Mills 04/25/12 - Toledo Blade, Editorial -
No more
dog auctions 04/21/12 - Toledo Blade - Deadline nears for dog auction 04/17/12 - Cleveland Plain Dealer, Editorial - Targeting dog auctions in Ohio 04/15/12 - Sunny 95, Inviting Conversations - A discussion about puppy mills and dog auctions 04/07/12 - Columbus Dispatch, Letter to the Editor - Puppy mills must end 04/06/12 - NBC41 - Nine Signatures Want Your Signature To Get On A Ballot 03/15/12 - WKRC, Local 12 - Ohio Voters May Get To Vote On Proposal to Ban Dog Auctions 03/12/12 - The Post Newspapers, Letter to the Editor - Ohio must make animal cruelty laws high priority 02/9/12 - The Other Paper - Wo
dog auctions 04/21/12 - Toledo Blade - Deadline nears for
dog auction 04/17/12 - Cleveland Plain Dealer, Editorial - Targeting dog auctions in Ohio 04/15/12 - Sunny 95, Inviting Conversations - A discussion about puppy mills and dog auctions 04/07/12 - Columbus Dispatch, Letter to the Editor - Puppy mills must end 04/06/12 - NBC41 - Nine Signatures Want Your Signature To Get On A Ballot 03/15/12 - WKRC, Local 12 - Ohio Voters May Get To Vote On Proposal to Ban Dog Auctions 03/12/12 - The Post Newspapers, Letter to the Editor - Ohio must make animal cruelty laws high priority 02/9/12 - The Other Paper - Wo
dog auction 04/17/12 - Cleveland Plain Dealer, Editorial - Targeting
dog auctions in Ohio 04/15/12 - Sunny 95, Inviting Conversations - A discussion about puppy mills and dog auctions 04/07/12 - Columbus Dispatch, Letter to the Editor - Puppy mills must end 04/06/12 - NBC41 - Nine Signatures Want Your Signature To Get On A Ballot 03/15/12 - WKRC, Local 12 - Ohio Voters May Get To Vote On Proposal to Ban Dog Auctions 03/12/12 - The Post Newspapers, Letter to the Editor - Ohio must make animal cruelty laws high priority 02/9/12 - The Other Paper - Wo
dog auctions in Ohio 04/15/12 - Sunny 95, Inviting Conversations - A discussion
about puppy mills and
dog auctions 04/07/12 - Columbus Dispatch, Letter to the Editor - Puppy mills must end 04/06/12 - NBC41 - Nine Signatures Want Your Signature To Get On A Ballot 03/15/12 - WKRC, Local 12 - Ohio Voters May Get To Vote On Proposal to Ban Dog Auctions 03/12/12 - The Post Newspapers, Letter to the Editor - Ohio must make animal cruelty laws high priority 02/9/12 - The Other Paper - Wo
dog auctions 04/07/12 - Columbus Dispatch, Letter to the Editor - Puppy mills must end 04/06/12 - NBC41 - Nine Signatures Want Your Signature To Get On A Ballot 03/15/12 - WKRC, Local 12 - Ohio Voters May Get To Vote On Proposal to Ban
Dog Auctions 03/12/12 - The Post Newspapers, Letter to the Editor - Ohio must make animal cruelty laws high priority 02/9/12 - The Other Paper - Wo
Dog Auctions 03/12/12 - The Post Newspapers, Letter to the Editor - Ohio must make animal cruelty laws high priority 02/9/12 - The Other Paper - Woof!
Most good
breeders know this already and are very selective
about which
dogs they choose to breed, but this idea can be surprising to many owners who are new to the process and aren't aware that personality traits can be inherited.
I reached out to several people that I believed would
know a little something
about the pedigrees, including an experienced
breeder in the Netherlands, but she reported back that no one she contacted seemed to
know any
dog, or
breeder, that had run across this problem in the Netherlands.
Some first - time
breeders are very knowledgeable and more than fit to breed
dogs while others that have been in the game a long time may not
know the first thing
about being a responsible
breeder.
The truth is that if you buy a purebred puppy from a
breeder, you will be doing a quick assessment during your visit to try to make a decision
about a
dog you
know very little
about.
If finding a
dog to hunt with is your first priority, we recommend going to a responsible
breeder where you will be able to get a
dog whose pedigree you're certain
about, and whose history you will
know.
You would be much better off acquiring your newest family addition from a
breeder who
knows enough
about dogs, and who cares enough
about the particular puppies that he breeds and places, to insist that you take the puppy home under conditions which would be best for the puppy.
if you
know anything
about breeding, good honest
breeders don't do it for money, but because they love the animals, and it's part of the life of working
dogs.
If you inquire
about the supplier of the puppies in shops, you will hear a lot of double - talk, repeated phrases such as, «
No, all our
dogs come from
breeders!»