Not exact matches
Buy only
from reputable Miniature Fox Terrier
breeders to reduce the risk of health problems common in small
dog breeds (visit
dog breeders to learn how to identify
responsible dog breeders).
I don't care if the
dog acts like this
breed or fits all the explanations written by some authors, there is no way to tell for certain unless you have the paperwork
from a
responsible breeder, know the pedigrees of the parents, and have viewed the mating and birthing processes.
But the only way we can eradicate puppy mills completely, until the pet stores and Internet sellers clean up their act, is when people choose instead to adopt
dogs from shelters,
breed rescues, and
responsible breeders.
The HSUS
Breeders Advisory and Resource Council (BARC) is composed of responsible breeders from around the country who have a particular interest in improving the lives of dogs bred in the inhumane, commercial breeding facilities known as pupp
Breeders Advisory and Resource Council (BARC) is composed of
responsible breeders from around the country who have a particular interest in improving the lives of dogs bred in the inhumane, commercial breeding facilities known as pupp
breeders from around the country who have a particular interest in improving the lives of
dogs bred in the inhumane, commercial
breeding facilities known as puppy mills.
These
dogs, like all
dogs, are susceptible to health problems passed down
from their parent
breeds, and a
responsible breeder will always make the health of the
dog a priority.
When you get a
dog from a
responsible breeder, you get an expert in the
breed for the rest of the
dog's life.
We recommend buyers purchase
dogs and puppies
from responsible breeders who take
dog breeding seriously and properly nurture and socialize the
dogs and puppies prior to selling them.
A
responsible breeder culls any
dog from the
breeding program who develops or produces a known hereditary condition which impacts the
dog's ability to live a long healthy happy life.
And a stern warning of no tiny
dogs for small children and Only purchasing
from a
responsible breeder who does health testing on their specific
breed is a good place to start when searching for a kid friendly pet.
But what I do want is better and more caring
breeding For people with very definite and narrow requirements for a
dog I recommend a
responsible breeder (keep the
dogs from getting in).
If you bought a puppy
from a pet store, chances are you're new to
dogs, as most long - time
dog owners are aware that
responsible breeders will not sell
dogs to pet stores, making the origin and
breeding of a pet store pup rather questionable.
The Humane Society explains that
responsible breeders do not sell their puppies to pet stores because they want to meet their puppy buyers in person — and a majority of national
breed clubs» Codes of Ethics prohibit or discourage their members
from selling their
dogs to pet stores.
GRCA opposes mandatory spay / neuter legislation because: 1) there is no evidence to suggest that it is effective in achieving its stated goal; 2) it causes well - documented health and developmental problems in some pets, especially when performed before sexual maturity; 3) it pushes
responsible breeders out of the licensing system; 4) it reduces the availability of well -
bred healthy, home
bred and raised puppies; 5) it encourages the importation of puppies and
dogs from less acceptable sources, including foreign countries; and 6) because laws that force owners to perform surgery on their pets without a rational basis for doing so may be unconstitutional.
As a
responsible breeder, I will refrain
from using a
dog that, although free
from serious or disqualifying defects, consistently produces seriously health afflicted puppies; And, I will take the necessary safeguards in preventing
breeding of any of my
dogs that would result in un-registerable puppies.
And many
responsible breeders test all their
dogs for this disease, before they consider
breeding from them.
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.
(All
responsible breeders carefully place their
dogs in new homes, but
breeders of rare
breeds are even more finicky about where their pups go because they are guardians of a small gene pool and need to make sure that all breedable
dogs are kept intact and that buyers understand the consequences of owning a pet that is also the repository of genes
from that limited pool.)
Just as a
responsible breeder matches particular puppies with particular people and discourages some families
from buying a
dog of his
breed, so the shelter staff should be willing and able to match buyers and
dogs and turn away families if a suitable
dog is not available.
And if you, like me, are willing to take the increased risk of problems of the untested
dog, and the carelessly bred dog, check out the Mixed Breed Dog (since most don't come from responsible breeders I take them up on another pag
dog, and the carelessly
bred dog, check out the Mixed Breed Dog (since most don't come from responsible breeders I take them up on another pag
dog, check out the Mixed
Breed Dog (since most don't come from responsible breeders I take them up on another pag
Dog (since most don't come
from responsible breeders I take them up on another page).
Fortunately, there are
responsible breeders who choose
breeding animals that are nice pets as well as top show
dogs or herding
dogs, start the socialization and training process
from birth, and place the right puppy with the right new owner.
If it's a purebred
dog with «good
breeding» you want, then you should purchase a
dog from a
responsible dog breeder.
In rare cases of selective
breeding it has genetic causes, so there's little chance of getting an aggressive
dog if you buy her
from a
responsible breeder.
By all means consider these 5
breeds, but make an informed choice based on the individual animal and always buy a
dog from a
responsible service
dog breeder or foundation.
The
dogs that wind up in shelters do not come
from responsible breeders, but
from poorly
bred, randomly raised, or «damaged»
dogs that spent their early lives in one or more unsuitable homes.
If he / she is being
bred responsibly that's probably never going to happen but that doesn't mean you can't get an awesome
dog from another
responsible breeder, you just have to know where to look.
After determining the kind of
dog you want, attend
dog and adoption shows, talk to owners of
breeds under consideration, check out websites and books, and seek out only
responsible breeders if you're set on buying an animal, or adopt
from a
breed rescue group, mixed
breed rescue or shelter.
«These extreme animal rights groups have become so ideological and irrational that they would rather risk importing rabid
dogs from Asia and Africa than support humane,
responsible breeding in the U.S. so consumers can purchase the
dog of their choice
from a
responsible and in many cases regulated American
breeder,» Strand said.
The practice of importing
dogs from developing countries not only prevents us
from making further progress against «pet overpopulation,» in time it could also diminish the
responsible breeding and placement of well -
bred, healthy
dogs and cats.Many conscientious
dog breeders are so concerned about «pet overpopulation'they have already accepted the idea that a good
breeder is one who seldom
breeds.
As an owner, there is not much you can do about hereditary factors, aside
from selecting a puppy
from a
responsible breeder and only
breeding healthy
dogs, but you do have control over growth rate, exercise, and nutrition.
This is here for two reasons (1) to be used in a discussion about reading the guarantee and
responsible breeding and placement of
dogs and (2) to point out that if a pet shop can provide this guarantee you surely shouldn't settle for even less
from the
breeder you choose.