This makes criminalizing unethical dog breeding impossible unless you accept placing an undue burden on
responsible dog breeders who have been bettering the breed, according to their own definition, since the day they started breeding dogs.
There are a lot of people who frequent I Love
Responsible Dog Breeders who are very, VERY passionate about working dogs, sport dogs and performance breeds and to those people I tip my hat.
Not exact matches
Despite repeated written requests asking that the Humane Society of the U.S. (HSUS) acknowledge the public condemnations by
responsible breeders, the HSUS has never acknowledge the condemnations by
responsible breeders who truly care about the health and well being of their
dogs, and especially the puppies that bring so much love and joy into the homes of millions of appreciative
dog owners.
Responsible breeders do, they have puppies that can't wait to greet the prospective buyers, a mama
dog who invites them in to see her babies and a home like environment that encourages visitors to sit down and play with the puppies.
There are no
responsible American Eskimo
Dog breeders who would ever place one of their American Eskimo
Dog puppies in a pet shop for resale.
Does it not make sense for a
responsible breeder who loves their
dogs to ask questions, than
breeder who does not CARE about the people
who are purchasing one of there
dogs...
«For every
responsible breeder, you see some jerk in a back alley
who wants... a mean
dog and eight of his friends
who want the same,» said Lockwood.
Fear and bad publicity are pushing
responsible breeders out of the pit bull business, said Lockwood, leaving less - scrupulous
breeders to pander to irresponsible owners
who want to buy a mean
dog.
«I feel ultra
responsible for the
dogs that I breed because I'm the one
who brought them onto this earth, and I know a lot of
breeders who feel that way.
The HSUS
Breeders Advisory and Resource Council (BARC) is composed of responsible breeders from around the country who have a particular interest in improving the lives of dogs bred in the inhumane, commercial breeding facilities known as pupp
Breeders Advisory and Resource Council (BARC) is composed of
responsible breeders from around the country who have a particular interest in improving the lives of dogs bred in the inhumane, commercial breeding facilities known as pupp
breeders from around the country
who have a particular interest in improving the lives of
dogs bred in the inhumane, commercial breeding facilities known as puppy mills.
There are no
responsible Bernese Mountain
Dog breeders who would ever place one of their Bernese Mountain
Dog puppies in a pet shop for resale.
Now, when I say «pet store
dog,» I'm referring to «puppy mills» versus
responsible small
breeders who are breeding for conformation and behavior.
Some of those may be very well kept large - scale kennels, but I'd suspect that most of the people
who would make that statement would not consider a large scale
breeder responsible (regardless of how well the animals are kept) or call
responsible someone
who does not see through the final outcomes for the
dogs.
We recommend buyers purchase
dogs and puppies from
responsible breeders who take
dog breeding seriously and properly nurture and socialize the
dogs and puppies prior to selling them.
A
breeder is defined as «any person
who owns, leases or is
responsible for any bitch or
dog that is bred, with the intent of producing at least some of the litter for sale.»
A
responsible breeder culls any
dog from the breeding program
who develops or produces a known hereditary condition which impacts the
dog's ability to live a long healthy happy life.
There are no
responsible Appenzeller Mountain
Dog breeders who would ever place one of their Appenzeller Mountain
Dog puppies in a pet shop for resale.
Research the internet for
responsible breeders who care
who buys their puppies, and will offer to take the
dog back should you choose to not keep it anymore.
And a stern warning of no tiny
dogs for small children and Only purchasing from a
responsible breeder who does health testing on their specific breed is a good place to start when searching for a kid friendly pet.
«Those people
who buy pedigree
dogs tend to use the information that the Kennel Club provides, such as that available via the Kennel Club's Puppy Buying Guide app, which includes checking if their
breeder is following
responsible steps such as health testing.
«With one of the American Kennel Club's primary missions being the encouragement of
responsible dog ownership, we are delighted with the wonderful example you have already set in researching the right breed for your family and obtaining a dog through a reputable breeder who is a member of the AKC parent club, The Portugese Water Dog Club of America,» said AKC President and CEO Dennis Sprung in a letter to the Obama family tod
dog ownership, we are delighted with the wonderful example you have already set in researching the right breed for your family and obtaining a
dog through a reputable breeder who is a member of the AKC parent club, The Portugese Water Dog Club of America,» said AKC President and CEO Dennis Sprung in a letter to the Obama family tod
dog through a reputable
breeder who is a member of the AKC parent club, The Portugese Water
Dog Club of America,» said AKC President and CEO Dennis Sprung in a letter to the Obama family tod
Dog Club of America,» said AKC President and CEO Dennis Sprung in a letter to the Obama family today.
A
breeder law has now been passed in Minnesota and the BAH is
responsible for licensing and inspecting commercial
dog and cat
breeders who meet the definition in the law.
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.
Keep in mind this is my reasoning, and there are plenty of
responsible rescuers /
breeders who will place
dogs in homes with invisible fencing.
Finding A
Responsible Breeder: Myths And Facts, from a
dog owner
who has first - hand experience with less - than - reputable
breeders.
Many people
who show
dogs also breed them, so
dog shows are a good place to meet
responsible breeders and see some of their
dogs.
Store owners
who sign The HSUS» pledge receive a placard proclaiming, «We love puppies; that's why we don't sell them,» to display in the store, as well as materials about adopting a
dog or finding a
responsible breeder.
People,
who are the most critical of the AKC, have never participated in AKC events or used the AKC as a helpful resource to become a better
breeder,
dog trainer or
responsible pet owner.
We are not amongst those
who put the discredit on anyone selling
dogs online as most
dog breeders are
responsible, at least two - third as per this campaign.
I totally agree with Sol's comments.I answer to the question as to why a
breeder would sell a
dog to a guy like that, most
breeders are
responsible, but there are some
breeders who would sell a
dog to a Chinese meat market as long as the price was right and the money paid.
Prospective buyers should visit
dog shows, check the Newfoundland Club of America (link to Newf club) for breed information and the names of
responsible breeders, and should never, ever buy a puppy from a
breeder who does not test both sire and dam for hip dysplasia and heart problems, allow puppy buyers to visit with adult
dogs, and answer questions about the breed and his breeding program.
Ethical and
responsible breeders will have worked with a mentor
who would have taught them about breeding
dogs and helped them through breeding their first litter.
We need more
responsible individuals both
breeders and those
who adopt the
dogs alike.
The Westminster Kennel Club continues to firmly believe and advocate that the best source for a puppy or adult
dog for your family will always be those
responsible breeders who produce puppies with the goal of improving the health and physical traits of that breed.
Whatever your motives for wanting a litter of puppies I'll bet that you really want to be a «
responsible breeder», someone
who has the love of
dogs at heart.
Kavin,
who was at today's hearing in Trenton, stated, «I'm thrilled that my book «The
Dog Merchants» is elevating the conversation about the need for more
responsible practices among
breeders and rescuers alike.
[See position statement, Alternative Methods of Birth Control] The ASPCA strongly recommends that all companion
dogs and cats, except those
who are part of a
responsible breeder's breeding program or where surgical sterilization is contraindicated for medical reasons, be spayed or neutered.
As the public face of The HSUS's new
Breeders Advisory and Resource Council, Donnelly and McGriff provide input on public policy and help The HSUS raise awareness about the difference between responsible breeders — who breed happy, healthy dogs in clean, humane conditions — and puppy mills, factory - style facilities that focus on profit at the expense of animal
Breeders Advisory and Resource Council, Donnelly and McGriff provide input on public policy and help The HSUS raise awareness about the difference between
responsible breeders — who breed happy, healthy dogs in clean, humane conditions — and puppy mills, factory - style facilities that focus on profit at the expense of animal
breeders —
who breed happy, healthy
dogs in clean, humane conditions — and puppy mills, factory - style facilities that focus on profit at the expense of animal welfare.
«All of us
who love
dogs want to see the least -
responsible breeders either improved or shut down, but we also don't want to give a free ride to the least -
responsible rescuers
who give all of the good rescuers a bad name.
Fortunately, there are
responsible breeders who choose breeding animals that are nice pets as well as top show
dogs or herding
dogs, start the socialization and training process from birth, and place the right puppy with the right new owner.
H.B. 2470 will not affect
responsible hobby
breeders,
who already raise
dogs humanely.
There are many breeds of
dog who are not necessarily hard - wired working
dogs; and going to a
responsible breeder to get one is an intelligent choice.
If you're buying a puppy, always do your research and work with a
responsible breeder who can provide health clearances on their
dogs, and
who is committed to the well - being and good temperament of their puppies.
We fully support
responsible breeders who work and love to maintain a bred of
dog.
Breed enthusiasts (also known as show
breeders, purebred
dog fanciers, hobbyists and
responsible breeders)
who follow breed club guidelines and codes of ethics are NAIA's top choice as a source of pet puppies.
This steady decline in intakes and deaths pays tribute to the tireless efforts of shelter employees,
responsible dog breeders and rescue volunteers
who have worked, prayed, and bullied their way to a future when the demand for pets would equal or exceed the supply and they would no longer be forced to euthanize healthy, adoptable animals.
Responsible breeders never sell puppies over the Internet or through a pet store and will insist on meeting the family
who will be purchasing the
dog.
But she doesn't want to hurt the
responsible breeders, and she doesn't want to send rescue - minded buyers to the least
responsible «rescuers»
who move sick or dangerous
dogs into unsuspecting people's homes.
But PETA wants to obscure the difference between puppy millers and
responsible breeders who are as careful with the placement of their pups and kittens, because their goal isn't that all
dogs and cats should have safe, loving homes; their goal is that domestic
dogs and cats should not exist.
Taylor, whether or not Christine is a truly
responsible breeder, the fact remains that the
dogs and cats in shelters do not come from
responsible breeders — people
who do the exact same thing with the
dogs you foster and adopt out: screen applicants for the pups, have contracts requiring the pup be spayed / neutered if it is not already when it leaves for its new home, require that the
dog be returned to them if at any point, for any reason, the buyer / adopter can not keep it.