Not exact matches
While the differences
between the breeds are slight, most
professional breeders such as the American Kennel Club and the United Kennel Club eschew mixing the gene pools, and treat the two lineages as distinct.
This voluntary national certification program for the care and dogs and puppies by
professional breeders, was the result of the collaboration
between animal welfare experts, animal scientists, veterinary medicine, animal welfare organizations and the pet industry and is being pilot tested by Purdue University animal scientists.
However by asking the right questions and making some careful observations it is possible to distinguish
between them and knowledgeable and
professional breeders.
Together Syd and Peg continue to work to foster cooperative links
between accredited
breeders,
professional trainers and the veterinary community.