Judging dogs on their looks — as called for
by breed organizations and breed standards — causes suffering and is not in the best interest of the species.
However, regarding the pure bred Border Collie, Australian Shepherd, and Cattle Dog, it seems apparent to us that the pure
breed organizations in Northern California are unable, for whatever reasons, to respond to the call for rescue, and it falls upon us to pull these animals from the shelters and incorporate them into our rescue, foster, and placement effort.
The AKC - CHF provides matching funds and administrative support for alliances
of breed organizations for research on the myriad of genetic issues affecting dogs.
The American Kennel Club website offers the standards for all AKC - recognized breeds, and other kennel clubs and
breed organizations do the same.
It is because of these special qualities, that many people, especially those who have owned one and come to cherish the pleasant disposition that generally follows the long coats, have worked to have the German
Shepherd Breed organizations once again recognize the different varieties of coat.
The survey ultimately lead to ASHGI being one of four
breed organizations invited to send a representatives to a 2008 canine cancer research conference.
There are several labs actively involved in research programs on brachycephalic airway syndrome, and that ready expertise should be stop number one for
breed organizations setting out to tackle the muzzle issue.
Of course it's easy to point fingers at breeders in
large breed organizations, like the AQHA which recommends breeders dispose of their overproduction of inferior foals by sending them to slaughter (and production sales are common / expected from many big name stock horse ranches).
Opponents of such bans, including pet store owners and
breeding organizations such as the American Kennel Club, say only a small number of breeders are unethical and that activists should target unscrupulous breeders, not pet stores.
Few breeds have the sort of large well - funded foundations that benefit the Golden Retrievers or the Boxers, but by working cooperatively,
smaller breed organizations can achieve important results.
Whether they are recognized by a
major breed organization or not, each breed of dog is unique in terms of appearance and temperament — many breeds also have a specific purpose such as hunting or retrieving.
Breeding dogs that do not have «clearance»
from breeding organizations can lead to breed dilution and a much weaker dog with various inbred health conditions.
Currently, the Shiloh Shepherd is only recognized in certain clubs, like some rare
breed organizations where they are listed as mixed - breeds.
Additionally, I have seen various dog breeders and dog
breeding organizations post pieces of non-sense information; posting ads does not make anything official.
In the horse world, many
warmblood breed organizations require a conformation and performance standard for registration, and often allow horses of many different breeds to qualify, though documented pedigrees are usually required.
It is a joint effort of the National Greyhound Association, the official greyhound registry and
breeding organization; and the American Greyhound Track Operators Association.
If you are looking for a dog, be sure to contact the references and
the breed organization, such as the Bulldog Club of America (BCA).
If you are
a breed organization who would like our assistance in this area, please ask!
They do not sell to pet stores and are prohibited from doing so by
their breed organizations.
Scientists with expertise in anatomy and physiology of brachycephalic dogs should be enlisted to work with
the breed organizations in outlining the steps that need to be taken to address the problems.
Everyone's encouraged to participate: state governments, local government councils and animal management departments, shelters, rescue groups,
breed organizations, breeders, pet shops and pet supply stores, wildlife organizations, veterinarians, and interested individuals.
Our breed and all -
breed organizations must stand ready to answer these accusations with facts.
The breeding organizations commonly do away with adults dogs who are no longer productive (can no longer produce puppies).
Due to
the breed organizations, responsible kennels, and owners having a strong commitment to the health of the breed, breed programs are overwhelmingly very selective in breeding dogs that are OFA / Penn Hip, CERF, and temperament clear.
Due to very low prevalence and high standards of
the breed organizations, kennels and owners having a strong commitment to the health of the breed, breed programs are overwhelmingly very selective in breeding dogs and are required to maintain OFA / Penn Hip, CERF and temperament clear.
Accepted for championship status in
all breed organizations since the 1960 ′ s.
Breed organizations and veterinarians in various countries have developed control programmes that rely on radiographic evaluation and a central registry of dogs.
Such studies should avoid a negative approach and potential unintended consequences for participating breeds, breeders and
breed organizations.
They give generously of their time to the national
Breed organization and it is through a consensus of the breeders that the Standard is arrived at, or changed.