Sentences with phrase «breed as an only pet»

In general, it is simply safest to keep this breed as an only pet.

Not exact matches

I feel that Weim breeders as a whole can tend to come off awfully holier - than - thou, but I understand both perspectives well, both as someone who was turned away by some of the «reputable breeders» because I only wanted a pet — and as someone who competes in multiple venues with her well - bred dogs.

As long as there is a market for pet store puppies, other dogs will be condemned to death by mass breeding only so that a few people can make some money, often with no thought of the welfare of their «product.&raquAs long as there is a market for pet store puppies, other dogs will be condemned to death by mass breeding only so that a few people can make some money, often with no thought of the welfare of their «product.&raquas there is a market for pet store puppies, other dogs will be condemned to death by mass breeding only so that a few people can make some money, often with no thought of the welfare of their «product.»

The Ottawa City Council adopted a by - law that restricts the sale of commercially bred cats and dogs in pet stores, requiring new pet stores to offer only cats and dogs from legitimate shelters, humane societies or rescues organizations; all stores will also have to include a 48 hours return policy, as well as provide a certificate that indicates the source of the pet that is being sold.

Problem with adopting is shelters have so many limitations, can't live with kids, must be an only pet, we bought our puppy as our daughter wanted a particular breed and we're going to buy another, I've silent 9mnths looking at shelters within a 40mle radius and can't find any that can live with kids, a cat and another dog.

While most genetic test kits today only look at a pet's breed makeup to make careful calculations as to the risk of developing a particular disease or health condition in the future, these are not really definitive.

You can also feed your pet pellets that are specifically designed for rabbits, but only provide them as an occasional treat and in small amounts because they might have too many calories for landrace breeds like the Gotland.

«For fans that celebrate the greyhound breed that truly is «born to run» our track will continue to offer responsible racing despite efforts from animal extremists that champion not only the end of the sport, but the end of pet ownership as well.»

-- They'll never know, but the dogs and cats suffering silently in «atrocious» conditions as they are bred on mills only to be sold for profit at pet stores have a forever friend in Camden County.

As is the case wherever legislation is attempted anywhere in the nation, the propaganda machine of the American Kennel Club and the pet breeding industry springs into action by attempting to divert attention away from the facts: Pet breeding, whether intentional in commercial breeders or accidentally in the family pet, contributes to overpopulation and the only hope we have of resolving this disgrace is to get a handle on the breeding that causes it.

A puppy sold as a pet only means that the puppy is well suited for a family who does not wish to breed or show their dog.

Most breeds are only suitable as pets.

Most dogs from even the traditional protection breeds are only suitable as pets.

The Klein breed is common in the US today, but due to their small size, they're only good as home pets.

The following is a handy guide for comparing many of the prescription - only pet food diets commonly recommended for pets and pet breeds prone to urinary tract problems (including kidney and renal issues) and commercially available premium health pet food diets, as well as some of the pros and cons to consider for each of the diets.

A good breeder breeds first for his goals and those not fitting the desired type will be sold as pets or performance only dogs.

If you would prefer an older dog, a breeder may have a retired show dog that would like to spend the rest of its life as a pampered only pet, or be able to refer you to a reputable Shih Tzu rescue organization that knows the breed well, has screened its dogs, and can, once again, find the Shih Tzu best suited to YOU.

Mongolian and fat - tailed gerbils are the only breeds available for purchase as pets.

If the breeder breeds just to produce more dogs, for pets only or anything that does not go towards the bettering of the breeder's lines and the breed as a whole, go elsewhere.

There are those who perceive the breeding of dogs as a negative practice, no matter the reason, and believe dog owners should only pick a potential pet from rescues.

Through selective Bulldog Breeding of only high quality, healthy small Bulldogs we have created the sweet, docile family pets that we know of as Shrinkabull Bulldogs:)

Many of the dogs in this category were bred for hunting although most people who own sporting dogs only keep them as family pets, rather than hunters.

Restrictions on pet stores, they said, only boost black - market sales of desirable breeds, especially through questionable transactions on websites such as Craigslist.

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.

Some breeding facilities, for instance, only breed; some facilities breed and broker animals (i.e., they act as the «middleman,» selling to pet stores or buying from auctions); and some companies don't breed at all and only deal or broker the sale.

• Breeders who can not produce a 5 or even 7 generation pedigree when asked • Breeders who do not show their dogs in any discipline • Breeders who say «we had a really nice dog» or «we wanted our kids to experience the micracle of birth» so we bred • Breeders who sell or breed unpapered dogs — PUREBRED dogs are required to be registered • Breeders who do not do any health testing such as on eyes, heart, thyroid, hips etc. before breeding • Breeders who do not want you to visit with them or their dogs • Breeders who do not have a contract • Breeders who have zero health guarantees on puppies / dogs sold from their Kennels • Breeders who do not require all pet / companion pups to be altered • Breeders who say that some colours are «rare» and promote the puppies as such • Breeders who breed a dog before the age of 2 (hips can not even be certified until the age of 2) • Breeders who breed their bitch every heat cycle • Breeders who indiscrimanately breed outside of the GDCA Colour Code — Yes, years ago, it was acceptable to bring in a Blue or Fawn to improve head / bone / substance in a Harlequin line etc. yet this type of breeding was to be done ONLY be highly reputable / quality knowledgeable / experienced Breeders.

Educate the military community and the public about the plight of animals surrendered to shelters, promoting companion pet adoption as the only humane and responsible alternative to buying or breeding animals

The trick is to trap as many feral cats as possible in a short time, so you aren't leaving any breeding cats out there, and remove any artificial food sources (such as your own pets food), which should be indoors only.

Statistics state that only 10 per cent of stolen pets ever make their way back to their families — others are used as bait for dog fights, bred in a puppy mill, sold to a lab, or face other cruel fates.

Steer clear of events offered by pet stores and breeders, as this only helps perpetuate the commercial dog and cat breeding industry by creating more demand.

Through selective Breeding of only high quality, healthy small Bulldogs we have created the sweet, docile family pets that we know of as Shrinkabull Bulldogs:)

Using the media as an outlet for education, we hope to raise the level of awareness on important issues such as pet overpopulation and dog fighting, as well as debunking the unfounded, illogical and fear - based arguments that all too often lead to breed - specific bans and the heartbreaking extermination of beautiful animals whose only crime is having been born.