Hip dysplasia is typically hereditary, thus the formation of regulating bodies that
allow responsible breeders to have their breeding dogs evaluated for this damaging joint disorder.
Gov. Jay Nixon explained, «Over the past week, my administration has been working closely with folks on every side of this issue to reach an agreement that respects the will of the voters, protects dogs and
allows responsible breeders to earn a living in our state....
Not exact matches
This Treaty, agreed upon and adopted by most countries, promotes the
responsible sharing of genetic diversity: it
allows breeders access to the material they need, under carefully defined conditions that ensure they don't misappropriate the material and that the benefits arising from its use are shared fairly and equitably.
Note: A
responsible breeder will only
allow new pet owners to take their puppies when they are at least 7 weeks old, at which point they're normally weaned.
Those laws
allow puppy / kitten mills to keep cranking them out as fast as they can and only affects those who were able / willing to do it anyway and punishes the
responsible breeders who actually care about what they're doing.
Responsible breeders allow potential purchasers to tour the property to see the living conditions of the dogs and meet the breeding mother / parents.
No be clear no
responsible breeder would EVER
allow dogs or cats to be sold at pet stores or flea markets — they're greatly from puppy mills.
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.
Truly
responsible dog
breeders simply do not
allow the dogs that they breed to end up in shelters: Most
responsible breeders are willing to provide ongoing support and ultimately a safety net for the puppies they produce, in the event that the dog needs it.
If for some reason you can't keep your dog — any time in the future — the
responsible breeder will take it back rather than
allow you to take it to a shelter.
Already, McGriff has helped refine an HSUS checklist of what to look for in a
responsible breeder, and she provided a
breeder's perspective on a USDA proposal to close a loophole
allowing online dog sellers to operate without a license.
The Cook County measure does
allow for stores to sell pets from small,
responsible, licensed
breeders with five or fewer breeding animals.
Please show your support for reputable,
responsible animal
breeders, by not
allowing this to happen when your asked to vote.