Chief
among them are the use of genetic testing to identify individual dogs; establishment of the State Canine Awareness Network to keep tabs on anti-dog legislation and promote reasonable dog control laws; a code of ethics for
breeders; and emphasis on owner participation instead of
professional handling for dogs in conformation shows.
In the recent past, dwarf hamsters could only be found through
professional breeders but as the popularity of these small types of hamster breeds
among small pet owners has increased, some of these dwarf hamster types are becoming more readily available at local pet stores.