Sentences with phrase «responsible breeding practices including»

Responsible breeding practices including genetic testing can help to reduce the instance of genetic conditions.

Not exact matches

While the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association understands the issue of an overburdened shelter system and supports any action that promotes compassionate care of animals, including responsible breeding practices, the proposed Companion Animal and Consumer Protection ordinance under consideration by Cook County has a direct impact on the pets, the pet owners, consumers, and the small businesses in Cook County.

Traits of a responsible breeder include: • Breeding for health and temperament, not «looks» or a fad • Practicing genetic health testing • Keeping a puppy until eight weeks of age / not letting it go too early • Having only one or two breeds • Having a manageable number of dogs / breeding only one litter at a time • Willing to take the dog back, should at any time you be unable to care for it • Questioning you to make sure your family is a good match for the breed or a particular puppy • Willing to answer your questions regarding the breed, health problems to consider, and your particular puppy A responsible breeder can be a valuable tool to help you decide what type of dog is right for you, and can provide a healthy well roundeBreeding for health and temperament, not «looks» or a fad • Practicing genetic health testing • Keeping a puppy until eight weeks of age / not letting it go too early • Having only one or two breeds • Having a manageable number of dogs / breeding only one litter at a time • Willing to take the dog back, should at any time you be unable to care for it • Questioning you to make sure your family is a good match for the breed or a particular puppy • Willing to answer your questions regarding the breed, health problems to consider, and your particular puppy A responsible breeder can be a valuable tool to help you decide what type of dog is right for you, and can provide a healthy well roundebreeding only one litter at a time • Willing to take the dog back, should at any time you be unable to care for it • Questioning you to make sure your family is a good match for the breed or a particular puppy • Willing to answer your questions regarding the breed, health problems to consider, and your particular puppy A responsible breeder can be a valuable tool to help you decide what type of dog is right for you, and can provide a healthy well rounded puppy!

Responsible breeding practices usually include avoiding genetic instances such as the double merle gene since the pups often have these deficiencies.

A friend of mine has a standing reward offer for anyone that can find a pet shop with truly responsible selling practices (including proper breeding for good genetic health and lifetime take back of their animals).