Sentences with phrase «about the breed standard»

In addition to being in the right place, what we know about the breed standard and how it is interpreted is paramount to the process.
I began talking to other exhibitors and they recommended that I learn about the breed standard.
This breeder usually knows little to nothing about the breed standard and a little less about how to properly raise a litter.
It leads to a lot of severe medical conditions and it should be a matter of time before the authorities and international canine organisations become stricter about breeding standards.
They should be very well versed about breed standards and belong to breed clubs on a local, state or national level.
At most shows it's a matter of where you sit or stand during the judging and what you know about the breed standard, structure and movement.
But you are painting WAY too broad a brush to state that performance breeders don't care about the breed standard — at least in retrievers.
Usually this breeder knows little about the Breed Standard or history of the breed, and still less about proper care.
Though the setting may resemble the Westminster, this unique dog show is not about breed standards or impressive pedigrees — it is a venue to celebrate the perfectly imperfect traits that make rescue dogs so beautiful.
She talks about the breed standard, what the breed was originally bred to do, what type of coat a Bouvier «should have» if the coat is correct, and where to set the pattern lines.
«There's nothing snooty, if you will, about buying a dog through a breeder,» Griggs said, noting that owners of purebreds need to be concerned about breed standards — such as the dog's color, size and temperament.
Our groomers have years of experience and are keenly knowledgeable about the breed standards for all pets.
Learn about the breed standard so that you know that breeders who super-size or breed albino (white) dogs are irresponsible and why.
Many people know him as a puppy co-ordinator from Holland and also from Switzerland A great deal of information is given about the breed standard.
This event is open to any National participant, and is a wonderful way to learn about the Breed Standard from the experts.
Breeders have a great deal to say about their Breed Standard.
The breeders are also unlikely to either know or care about the breed standard, that set of guidelines that describes each breed and maintains its integrity; to carefully choose breeding stock for sound temperament; to use AKC's limited registration and require sterilization of pet quality puppies; or to consider the reproductive health of their dogs when making breeding decisions.
In all likelihood, these breeders do not test for genetic diseases, place no limits on puppy registrations, have a marginal health program, know little about the breed standard, and have poor quality breeding stock.
Educate yourself about breeding standards, become involved with a network of responsible breeders and find a veterinarian who can be involved along the way.
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