Purebred dog breeders sell pets on spay and neuter contracts to control pet over-population.
Not exact matches
A
purebred Labrador Retriever from an AKC - registered
breeder sells for between $ 800 and $ 1,200 which is a fairly low price compared to many
purebred dogs.
A
purebred Chihuahua from an AKC - registered
breeder sells for anywhere between $ 400 and $ 600 for a pet - quality puppy and from $ 800 to $ 1,500 for a show - quality
dog.
In order to maintain their lock on the market and convince Americans to not buy
dogs from pet stores or
purebred dog breeders, these same rescue groups and shelters are lobbying legislatures and city councils all across this nation to outlaw
dog breeding and ban pet stores from
selling pets.
Responsible
breeders interview potential puppy buyers whether the pups are an accidental mixed breed litter being
sold for next to nothing or
purebred show
dogs of champion stock.
The costs of this research were high, especially at first, when the best
purebred breeders did not want to
sell their
dogs into a hybrid program.
* It is easy to research any health problems the
dog is predisposed to based on her breed * You will know how large she will get, and what behaviors to expect * You have the option of showing your
dog * You have the option of breeding your
dog (and collecting stud fees or
selling the
purebred puppies)-- NOTE: this should only be done if you are financially and emotionally capable of raising a litter of puppies, always consult with a reputable
breeder to be your mentor if you are seriously considering breeding your
dog.
It is against the law for a
breeder to
sell an unregistered
dog as
purebred or to offer one at a lower price without registration papers.
Becoming a
dog breeder is about more than just letting
purebred dogs have puppies and then
selling them.
•
Breeders who can not produce a 5 or even 7 generation pedigree when asked •
Breeders who do not show their
dogs in any discipline •
Breeders who say «we had a really nice
dog» or «we wanted our kids to experience the micracle of birth» so we bred •
Breeders who
sell or breed unpapered
dogs —
PUREBRED dogs are required to be registered •
Breeders who do not do any health testing such as on eyes, heart, thyroid, hips etc. before breeding •
Breeders who do not want you to visit with them or their
dogs •
Breeders who do not have a contract •
Breeders who have zero health guarantees on puppies /
dogs sold from their Kennels •
Breeders who do not require all pet / companion pups to be altered •
Breeders who say that some colours are «rare» and promote the puppies as such •
Breeders who breed a
dog before the age of 2 (hips can not even be certified until the age of 2) •
Breeders who breed their bitch every heat cycle •
Breeders who indiscrimanately breed outside of the GDCA Colour Code — Yes, years ago, it was acceptable to bring in a Blue or Fawn to improve head / bone / substance in a Harlequin line etc. yet this type of breeding was to be done ONLY be highly reputable / quality knowledgeable / experienced
Breeders.
Lucy is a little Labrador Retriever was born to a
purebred dog breeder who intended to
sell her for a steep profit.
The Animal Pedigree Act and CKC By - laws require that every
dog sold as
purebred be registered within 6 months from the date of sale and uniquely identified by microchip or tattoo before leaving the
breeders premisis.
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