Responsible breeders make sure that they use all the tools they can to make sure the puppies they produce are healthy and free of genetic defects.
Hip dysplasia can be found in the Lagotto and therefore,
responsible breeders make sure that they get hip radiographs (x-rays) on any dog in their breeding program and only breed dogs with passing scores.
Responsible breeders make every effort to see that the dog is re-homed.
Does
a responsible breeder make a difference?
Mating two purebred dogs does not
a responsible breeder make.
The «hobby» or
responsible breeder makes no money and often loses money.
A responsible breeder makes a commitment that lasts a lifetime to every dog that is produced.
Not exact matches
Get all the information on dog
breeders you need to
make a
responsible, informed choice.We've all heard horror stories about flaky out - of - state dog
breeders, irresponsible practices and puppy mills.
The pair work together to develop detection methods for new and emerging tomato viruses, identify the tomato genes
responsible for virus resistance, and
make this information available to plant
breeders.
Once the decision is
made to get the pet, be sure to buy from a
responsible breeder, store, etc. (be sure to read our SCAM article in the Sept ’08 issue!).
I did not find what I was looking for in a rescue and I did my home work and
made sure the
Responsible breeder I went to was good before I even purchased a puppy or kitten.
Good dog
breeders want to
make sure their puppies are placed in loving homes with
responsible owners.
To
make sure the information we provide on this website, We got in touch with the Spanish Club of the Basset Hound ask us facilitate the listing officer of
breeders, and we responded that, recently the Club Spanish of the Basset Hound started a programme of promotion of the breeding
responsible of the Basset Hound, which lays down a number of requirements to be able to disseminate
breeders attached to the Club.
If you are interested in American Eskimo puppies,
make sure you purchase from
responsible American Eskimo
breeders who are well aware of these genetic problems.
Another suggestion I would
make to
responsible breeders is to keep their websites up to date.
When speaking with
breeders, just remember: the
responsible breeder cares about the Miniature Schnauzer puppies they are selling and will want to
make sure that your home will be a good fit for one of their puppies.
Stop fighting amongst yourselves about what
makes a
breeder «reputable» or «
responsible».
The developments
made in clinical theriogenology enhance
responsible dog
breeders» ability to produce healthy litters that can continue to aide our societal needs.»
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...
Despite having a policy against «unethical»
breeders and information encouraging buyers to «choose a
responsible breeder», a lack of scrutiny on sellers has
made the Trading Post a hub for puppy factory sales.
Make sure you get your pup from a
responsible breeder who can provide evidence of healthy breeding.
These dogs, like all dogs, are susceptible to health problems passed down from their parent breeds, and a
responsible breeder will always
make the health of the dog a priority.
«We want to protect our right to be
responsible breeders and to enjoy and bond with our dogs in show and performance events, but if we think for one minute that ignoring the problem of cruelty to animals
makes us
responsible breeders and protects our rights, I believe we're wrong.
A
responsible owner will spend time researching dog breeds, finding reputable
breeders, speaking to them and collating first - hand information, and looking at puppies (it's generally not a good idea to succumb to the charms of the very first puppy you see - the aim is to get a good idea of what's out there in order to
make an informed final decision).
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.
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.
(1) The applicant or the
responsible officer of the applicant is of good moral character; (2) An inspection has been
made of the premises and a finding is
made that it conforms to this bill and is a suitable place in which to conduct the commercial
breeder's business; (3) The commercial
breeder has a valid sales tax registration number and is in good standing with the Tennessee department of revenue; and (4) The licensee has never been convicted of any criminal offense against an animal.
Responsible breeders always want to
make sure any dogs they plan to breed have the correct working temperament for that breed.
To
make matters worse, targeting
responsible retailers would incentivize consumers to go to the unregulated black market, where they are far more likely to find dogs from illegal, unregulated sources — the very same unethical
breeders Senator Lesniak says he wants to stop.
Do not buy from a pet store unless you are able to
make direct contact with the supplier and can confirm that it is a reputable
breeder who follows safe and
responsible breeding practices.
All pets should be spayed or neutered — with the exception of
responsible breeders whose goal is to improve the breed and not
make a few bucks.
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Breeder What can be expected of a reputable,
responsible breeder?
Responsible breeders are those who carefully select a mate for Puffin or Princess;
make sure she's hale and hardy before breeding; and get her checked for hip dysplasia, eye diseases, deafness, or any other breed - related genetic abnormality.
Although many litters are born without trouble and puppies trot off to new homes with nary a glance backward,
responsible breeders do everything they can to
make sure the pup not only gets a good start in life, but has a lifetime commitment to keep it healthy and safe.
If you bought a puppy from a pet store, chances are you're new to dogs, as most long - time dog owners are aware that
responsible breeders will not sell dogs to pet stores,
making the origin and breeding of a pet store pup rather questionable.
We have been doing a lot of research to
make sure that whatever puppy we find (if not from a rescue) comes from a
responsible breeder.
Make sure to buy from a
responsible breeder with a good reputation.
Forgetting the initial investment
made for a Golden Retriever with good health and pedigree from a good,
responsible breeder, the ongoing costs to keep a Golden fit and healthy for the 12 + years of its life is considerable.
I think it is difficult to
make a general statement about what's a
responsible breeder.
The Kennel Club is calling on the veterinary profession to help clamp down on the cruel puppy farming trade, by
making their clients aware of the importance of buying a puppy from a
responsible breeder or rescue home, and has provided films, literature and information that vets can use throughout the week.
Find a
responsible breeder and
make sure you get in - depth information about your dog's family, including:
It is not a fair accusation in most cases because the premise that a
responsible dog
breeder can't operate on a small scale ethically is not a fair one to
make.
The
breeders of unclaimed dogs in pounds could be fined,
making the
breeder responsible, if all pups had to be micochipped.
A
responsible breeder will health and temperament test their animals, and those that don't
make the cut will be altered before placement.
(All
responsible breeders carefully place their dogs in new homes, but
breeders of rare breeds are even more finicky about where their pups go because they are guardians of a small gene pool and need to
make sure that all breedable dogs are kept intact and that buyers understand the consequences of owning a pet that is also the repository of genes from that limited pool.)
As a
responsible new puppy parent, the best thing you can do for your relationship with your puppy is to research, and then buy, from a
responsible breeder, a
breeder who has
made the most out of the early weeks of your new puppy's life.
And let me
make this very clear: Just because someone has a reputation for winning lots of shows, and having beautiful winning dogs does not
make them a
responsible breeder.
Make sure you get your pup from a
responsible breeder so that the traits of your new dog are predictable.
Wondering what
makes a «
responsible breeder»?
Such a test would help
breeders identify carrier animals, so that
responsible breeding decisions can be
made.