Sentences with phrase «as good breeding practice»

«For example, members of the Kennel Club Accredited Breeder Scheme who go far above and beyond the proposed regulations and what is accepted as good breeding practice, are already subject to inspection and incur great expense in ensuring that they breed happy, healthy puppies.

Not exact matches

This information has a variety of implications for corn breeding as well as management practices like plant population.»

It may sadden you to know that your new canine companion more than likely comes from a puppy mill, which the ASPCA defines as «a large - scale commercial dog breeding operation that places profit over the well - being of its dogs — who are often severely neglected — and acts without regard to responsible breeding practices».

The purpose of the IGCC is the preservation and welfare of Italian Greyhounds through responsible breeding practices, the continuing education of IGCC members and the public as well as the provision of a rescue service for IGs in distress or in situations where no one (breeder or owner) is willing to take responsibility for the their care and rehoming.

Furthermore, mass commercial breeding can not be an exact science and if the breeding establishment is to maximise profits there is the ever present problem in that the profit interest will supersede good breeding practices resulting in some inherent genetic abnormalities which can later affect behaviour and health as the animal matures.

Require that all members accept the standard of the breed as approved by the American Kennel Club and to require that member / breeders promote quality and good health in their breeding practices.

In a trade such as dog breeding, it is always best to know that not all people that claim to be breeders are actually practicing good standards for breeding.

«Modern breeding practices are affecting the behavior and mental abilities of pedigree breeds as well as their physical features,» said Kenth Svartberg, an ethologist from Stockholm University and author of the research report.

The authors say this suggests «health considerations have been secondary in the decision to acquire dogs as well as in dog breeding practices.»

Genetic testing is an excellent tool for determining and cultivating genetically healthy breeding practices, as well as a diagnostic tool for preventative wellness planning.

With continued improvement for farming practices, such as better year - round nutrition and improved breeding and genetic selection, fewer than 1.7 billion cattle and water buffalo will be needed to provide adequate global beef supplies.

In addition to general practice focusing on the care of dogs and cats, our Veterinarians focus on the care of exotic animals such as birds, rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, gerbils, mice, rats and other small animals, as well as canine reproduction services pertaining to dog breeding.

GRCA believes that ear cropping, tail docking, and dewclaw removal, as described in certain breed standards, are acceptable practices integral to enhancing good health and / or defining and preserving breed character.

Firefighters were given the hands - on opportunity to learn hand placement (pictured, top), body position, amount of force to apply for successful CPR, as well as best practices and variations in CPR for dogs of different sizes, different breeds and in cats.

At a joint meeting this Wednesday AKC explained to the AVMA that we recognize ear cropping and tail docking, as prescribed in certain breed standards, are acceptable practices integral to defining and preserving breed character, enhancing good health, and preventing injuries.

The American Kennel Club recognizes that ear cropping, tail docking, and dewclaw removal, as described in certain breed standards, are acceptable practices integral to defining and preserving breed character and / or enhancing good health.

AKC policy remains the same: ``... ear cropping, tail docking, and dewclaw removal, as described in certain breed standards, are acceptable practices integral to defining and preserving breed character and / or enhancing good health.»

This will help benefit the Chihuahua as a breed and help us learn more about better breeding practices for the future.

And let the soundness, health, and temperament of dogs that we have bred reflect our dedication to the good breeding practices and best interests of the breed as set forth in this Code of Ethics.

Let the soundness, health, and temperament of dogs that we have bred reflect our dedication to the good breeding practices and best interests of the German Shepherd breed as set forth in this Code of Ethics.

Some of the characteristics common to puppy mills include, sub-standard health and animal care as well as sub-standard breeding practices which lead to genetic defects or hereditary disorders which can lead to exceptionally poor health for the animals and exorbitant veterinarian bills for the owners.

I understand that close line - breeding or inbreeding should be conducted with caution, since both practices can reinforce bad as well as good characteristics.

The AKC says that «as prescribed in certain breed standards, (they) are acceptable practices integral to defining and preserving breed character, enhancing good health and preventing injuries,» and that «any inference that these procedures are cosmetic and unnecessary is a severe mischaracterization that connotes a lack of respect and knowledge of history and the function of purebred dogs.»

I was proud to serve as the chair of the committee, working closely with PIJAC staff and industry executives from the retail, breeding and distributing communities to create uniform best practices.

We found, likewise, that breeds with more inherited disorders have been more popular, rather than less popular, suggesting that health considerations have been secondary in the decision to acquire dogs as well as in dog breeding practices.

Err on the side of caution, practice sustainable harvesting techniques (including breeding programs for organisms which we consume, as has been done for salmon and other organisms as well), encourage the consumption of alternative resources in the event of unexpected population declines, and all that other tree - hugging, common - sense hippie stuff we've been hearing for years.

While few of us are likely to start bumblebee breeding programs to boost genetic diversity, we might do well to plant pollinator - friendly gardens, support sustainable agricultural practices, and encourage the world to move from conservation into habitat restoration and earth repair as we enter 2011.

Disagreements often arise over breach of contract (i.e., one party did not keep its side of the bargain), but other areas breed disagreements as well, such as real estate, unfair business practices, or intellectual property.