Responsible breeders, who may or not
be show dog breeders, are knowledgeable about their breed, perform applicable health checks and certifications on their breeding dogs, socialize and evaluate their puppies, and stand by the dogs they sell.
Not exact matches
However, serious
breeders know that this
is just another
dog show, that top specimens of many breeds do not attend it, that the results
are only one judge's opinion, that victors frequently
are defeated in ensuing weeks at other
shows.
She
was the first woman ever selected for the supreme and difficult task of choosing the best - in -
show at New York's Westminster and has also
been the owner and
breeder of many a best - in -
show dog.
Lifelong horse
breeder with successful
show background... those
are my passions... I
'm outgoing, have a great sense of humor... lead an active, fit & healthy lifestyle... have several
dogs, barn cats, & lots of horses... not into drama...
Meanwhile, PETA senior vice president Lisa Lange wrote in an email to IndieWire, «
Dog shows glamorize the
breeders who make money by pimping out their animals and selling their babies, so a scene about
dogs being felt up seems right on the money for a movie like «Show Dogs.&ra
dogs being felt up seems right on the money for a movie like «
Show Dogs.&ra
Dogs.»
Bio-Groom, which
is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year,
is known by
breeders, groomers and pet owners for its extensive assortment of grooming and health - and - wellness products, from shampoos and conditioners designed to help
show -
dogs look their best during competition to medicated formulas that treat common ailments, like flea infestations and itchy, irritated skin.
Conducted in Italy, Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, all of the studies found that upon adulthood, the puppies from these high - volume breeding facilities
were more likely to
show behavioral and emotional problems that cause distress, when compared with
dogs from other sources, especially those from non-commercial
breeders.
Registered
breeders are supposed to
be ethical in their breeding practices, maintaining high standards of breed conformity and have entered their
dogs in championship
dog shows.
If your
breeder can not prove to you that his or her
dog has competed in
dog shows, or that he or she seems like just a run - of - the - mill amateur home
breeder, or someone who
is just waiting for you to part with your wallet, then do not proceed further.
The puppies will
be registered in one or both, depending on the purpose of the babies sold for future
show dogs, future
breeder or as pet / companion only.
I believe the focus of a
dog show should
be positioned on the standard and each
breeder doing their absolute best to uphold that standard.
As the WKC
is a public benched
show, the
dog - loving community has access to the canine competitors, their groomer / handlers /
breeders, and sometimes even celebrity owners (like Martha Stewart's Genghis Khan, a Chow Chow who won Best in Breed at the 2012
show).
It
's about
showing your
dog how to succeed, whether they came from a shelter or a
breeder.
Extremely emaciated and
showing visible signs of having
been used as a
breeder and bait
dog, she
is slowly recovering.
But beyond the judge, we want to know what
's going on in
dog breeders and
dog handlers» minds when preparing for a
dog show.
If the
breeder wants competition and
show dogs or has a particular purpose in mind, like breeding working
dogs, they've probably planned this litter thoroughly and taken the necessary steps to ensure the puppies
are healthy and well socialized.
Truly responsible
breeders with integrity and genuine love for their breed (
s) all understand the importance of the true purpose of conformation
dog showing.
In recent times Irish Setters have
been used more as
show dogs than as hunters, but
breeders have tried to maintain all the traits that made them so popular in Ireland.
Unless you plan to become a professional
breeder or make your
dog a
show dog, the fact that it»
s a purebred
is not a good reason to decide against altering.
The documentary looks at how many breeds have had their physical appearance so exaggerated they
're unrecognizable from a century ago, and it examines some of the breed - specific health problems that have resulted from
breeders emphasizing looks over health when breeding
dogs for
shows.
Breeder Relationships: Manny's next few
dog shows,
breeders are still not so friendly to him.
This
is another niche test, most relevant to high end
breeders with award - winning
show dogs.
As far as
showing,» In some countries, longcoated German Shepherds
are considered fine for
showing and breeding, but in the U.S., long coats
are frowned upon by the official clubs and
show -
dog breeders.»
There may
be those in the
dog show community, and in the worlds of hunters and
breeders, who say that view
is naive — that certain breeds can handle it.
In order to satisfy my needs and wants I would go to visit
breeders,
dog owners,
dog shows, as well as look for books specific to the breed I might
be thinking of buying in order to glean enough information that will help me make an educated decision.
GWP
breeders are allowed to breed
dogs how they please, and some may breed for convenience rather than for quality, or for
show quality with no regard for field ability.
As you research the Catahoula, you will find
breeders and owners that will make reference to working
dogs who
are opposed to
show or performance
dogs.
A lot of the
breeders know that the long hair German Shepherds
are not of the type of quality to
be used in
dog shows so they avoid breeding them which
is why you don't see very many of them.
True, for a
show or breeding dog, breeders choose and keep the best examples of the breed however they do not breed «Show dogs» or Pet dogs» In any well bred litter, there are some of b
show or breeding
dog,
breeders choose and keep the best examples of the breed however they do not breed «
Show dogs» or Pet dogs» In any well bred litter, there are some of b
Show dogs» or Pet
dogs» In any well bred litter, there
are some of both.
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Besides searching the newspaper or using the world wide web for a
breeder, they can
be located through local veterinarian's offices, pet supply stores, and at
dog shows.
A good
breeder should
show you the mother of the puppies as well as paperwork certification if he or she
is claiming the
dogs are purebred.
This
is so exhibitors,
breeders, spectators, and other
show attendees can consider the qualities of the
dogs entered in the
show (Remember,
dog shows are all about evaluating breeding stock!)
«The options
are one, get a
dog from a
show breeder; two, get a
dog from a casual
breeder; three, go to the shelter; or four, go to a pet store that works with a professional
breeder.
You need a true pedigree that
shows who these
dogs are really related to, and evidence (by way of references that you can talk to) confirming these
dogs really
are all that the
breeder says they
are.
We
are Maltese
breeders with a small Maltese
dog and Maltese puppy breeding program of Champion
show Maltese
dogs and champion sired Maltese puppies.
Some
breeders have all puppies done if they
are keeping a puppy or 2 back so that their
show dog has it
's ears done (if the ears
are done before a
breeder evaluates whom
is show potential and whom
is pet quality) others don't do any of the puppies but have no problem if you choose to have them done and will send pics or patterns to your vet of choice if you wish too, although most would prefer you use a vet that
is familiar with a cane corso ears crop.
Many
breeders allow loving owners to adopt older
dogs that they
are no longer breeding or
showing.
This
is another way that your active participation in
showing, training, and working your
dog makes you a better
breeder.
The
breeder belongs to their breed club and
is in good standing with them, they actively
show their
dogs, and they actively Field Trial their
dogs.
It may
be hard for some people to understand how emotionally invested hobby /
show breeders are in their
dogs, but to many
breeders they
are like children.
Their presence also
shows a commitment to their
dogs, which
is a positive sign that you might want to do business with this
breeder.
The frustrating thing about the Weimaraner's high energy levels,
is that they don't translate across to hunting drive or «run» — the majority of modern Weimaraners
are poor hunting
dogs due to Weimaraner
breeders mainly breeding for
show or pet homes.
Most
breeders don't use pet
dogs; they study pedigrees and the winning
dogs in the
show rings, then choose the
dog (
s) they want to use.
The National Specialty
show was held from April 30 to May 5 and attracted
breeders,
dog lovers, and pups from across...
Breeders who
show their
dogs are not necessarily better than those that do not.
These attacks
are happening in public places, in people \'s own gardens and even in the street... We can not stress enough to the public, to
breeders, to pit bull owners and to those rescuing these
dogs, that no amount of socialisation or love can remove their genetics and their propensity for
dog aggression and animal aggression... we can never change their genetic make up... Even the most
dog friendly, relaxed pit bull often does
show some kind of
dog aggression sometime in its life.»
The series
showed that many purebred
dogs are prone to diseases and health problems that have resulted from «the tyranny of the
show ring» —
breeders selecting their
dogs to accentuate specific, often freakish traits that win at
dog shows but leave them unfit for living the life of a normal
dog.
The holdup
was because
breeders of the Border
were more interested in the
dog being shown for its physical and herding skills rather than their appearance — which
is a high priority in AKC standards.
All present - day Siberian huskies descend from these same
dogs although
breeders started to emphasise different qualities in their
dogs in different parts of Alaska, and in the 1940s and 1950s, the breed
was split into a working (racing), line and a
show line.