Responsible breeders try to avoid inherited defects by researching pedigrees and screening parents for health and temperament issues BEFORE breeding each litter.
Responsible breeders try to identify genetic diseases their dogs might be carrying and to eliminate them by careful breeding.
Responsible breeders try to have a list of interested buyers before they do the breeding — or at least before they whelp the litter.
Not exact matches
Responsible breeders screen for the following diseases in order to
try to eliminate them from their breeding stock.
Someone who
tries to push two puppies on a buyer isn't a very
responsible breeder, and isn't doing her puppies, or the new owner, any favors.
Responsible breeders are always
trying to reduce the risk of hip dysplasia in their dogs» blood lines.
Because of the rareness (1 % - 6 %) of this illness some vets may see this as unnecessary and may
try to talk a
responsible breeder out of it.
The idea that anybody could
try to justify not spaying and neutering dogs in this country, while millions are killed each year in horrific and agonizingly slow methods because of overpopulation, just shows that there is truly nothing too absurd for
breeders to propose in their attempts to protect an industry that is
responsible for misery, suffering and death.
Responsible Toy Poodle
breeders never
try to produce these high - risk creatures.
«Reinforce the basic concepts of
responsible breeding practice for novice
breeders and puppy buyers as
tried and tested by experienced
breeders over many years.
If you are reading this and thinking, OKAY, I
TRY to be a
responsible breeder, what ELSE can I do to help save this breed that I love so much?
If Peta spent their time and money doing this as a public service instead of demonizing
responsible breeders,
trying to pass unconstitutional laws and running around naked, they might get some respect.
Most
responsible breeders care about both, are involved in breed rescue, support their local shelters if they are well - run, and
try to encourage improvements if they are not currently well - run.
Income from selling puppies helps offset the costs the
responsible breeder incurs in
trying to create that extra special pup.
The
responsible breeder will take steps to keep in contact with the buyer to
try to avoid any of these issues from becoming a problem for the dog.
The
responsible breeder, in contrast, is
trying to breed healthier dogs with sound temperaments and excellent working and companion qualities.
Responsible breeders who are
trying to improve the breed will get their prospective breeding pair tested for these and other common genetic defects that occur in the breed to lessen the chance that any resulting puppies carry those problems.