Sentences with phrase «check on the breeder»

Be sure to do a thorough background check on the breeder you consider.

Not exact matches

It's a good idea to check with your vet, breeder, trainer or other pet owners in your area for recommendations on good groomers.

Some breeders feel that only dogs that have been X-rayed and checked for spinal anomalies should be bred from, but this is a difficult position to take sides on.

We stopped payment on the check we used to pay for the puppy and don't want to get another one from this breeder.

Pet stores do not insist on the home checks and extensive interviews that many shelters and breeders require.

You can also find breeders by reviewinging the CKC Puppy List, checking out dog and cat magazines, joining local breed groups on the Internet, asking your vet, or inquiring at shows or competitions.

So, you get a check on the claims made by the breeder.

The necessary health checks vary from breed to breed and you should consult a good book on your breed or a knowledgeable breeder to determine what tests you'll need to have done.

Commonly, backyard breeders do not maintain a regular check - up on the dog's health and genetic makeup.

Those who are considering the Yorkie for the first time should be sure to check out the breeder referral page at http://www.ytca.org/breeder2.html then continue on to breeder referral listings at http://www.ytca.org/breeder3.html.

For more information on this top Frenchie breeder check out their website where you can find some adorable pictures.

The AKC carries out kennel inspections to check on facilities provided by breeders and that record keeping is correct, also this organisation operates a DNA centre.

If you have your heart set on a particular breed but hate the idea of going to a breeder, check into breed rescues.

Breeders should check the parents to help cut down on the odds of producing puppies with heart conditions.

So before you go on and adopt a Collie - Shepherd, be sure to check for papers and do your research on the breeder to make sure you're getting a healthy pup.

A serious hobby breeder will usually belong to a breed club, be involved in showing dogs, present a clean environment with healthy, well - socialized puppies, be at least as interested in your qualifications to be an owner as you are in the breeder, give you a record of dates and types of inoculations and worming and insist that you take the pup to a vet for a check - up and to continue with inoculations, give you written instructions on feeding, training and care, provide a pedigree and registration application form; provide references; provide a written contract with conditions of sale and warranty; and assure you that the relationship between you and the breeder is a continuing one.

Proposed as a revision to the state's Pet Purchase Protection Act, the year - old law hailed nationally as a tough check on puppy mills, the Senate - approved bill sought to also prohibit kennels, shelters or animal rescue organizations from purchasing dogs or cats from the commercial breeders.

If you are exploring the world of Springers, check out the breeders, trainers, and local clubs on this site.

I always think of all the breeders I've worked with — signed contracts and the phone calls or emails to check up on progress for the life time of the pup.

Many of these breeders select parents very carefully and with full health checks and so on.

Ask the pet store for information on the breeder and check those records against its inspections at the USDA's site, Strand says.

Hi Sarah, Because they are a cross you may not be able to find specific breeders, perhaps you could join some forums or groups online that may have information on litters nearby or even better check out your local shelter Regards John

National and local breed clubs can provide information on breeders in your area, and you can also check with veterinarians or search online to locate them.

Read through some of the other comments on the blog and check out a couple of the posts to know what to look for in a good breeder.

Also check out common Great Dane Health tests that breeders who care perform on their breeding stock and finish up with a small article on how to Register Your Dog with various kennel clubs.

A good breeder will also let you meet the puppies parents so that you can check on their health and temperament.

Before we put a puppy on the Euro Puppy site, we visit the breeder in person, check the living conditions, and inspect every puppy.

• If you do go through a breeder, check back to our site for our upcoming article on «How to find a good (reputable) breeder».

It is the puppy buyer's sole responsibility to check on all qualifications and certifications, and to determine the quality of dog being offered by any breeder listed.

Border Collie breeders are usually very proactive in testing for the genetic diseases Collie Eye Anomaly / Choroidal Hypoplasia, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis and Trapped Neutrophil Syndrome, but you should check with your breeder before buying a Border Collie on the status of their dogs for genetic diseases.

To accomplish that, responsible breeders continuously study their pedigrees and breeding stock, do health checks on all of their dogs involved, properly raise and socialize their puppies, and stand behind their puppies.

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 page).

If you want one of these five breeds please check with your local humane society and on Petfinder.com before you contact a breeder.

Look for a breeder who does the required health testing on their dogs, who can give you pedigree information, proof of health checks and vaccinations and is happy to let you come and visit with the pups and their parents.

Reputable breeders want to check you out and protect their puppies, they would never ship one on a potentially traumatic flight to a stranger.

Other breeders may not know the status of dogs they bred but do not own: Puppies that don't» go into breeding homes generally don't get screened beyond a puppy eye check or the breeder may not diligently follow up on health status of sold dogs.

a reputable breeder will put limits on you, cant breed, must spay / neuter, if not want the dog anymore has to go back to the breeder, etc. my breeder checks up on her dogs and will take them back if she finds they are not being treated properly.

Again, take the time to read up on the Ridgeback, talk with several knowledgeable owners, check the Internet and try to visit in the home of several breeders.

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.

If you are set on buying a puppy and you haven't checked your local rescues or shelters, then ask your local canine club about reputable breeders.

Responsible breeders, who may or not be show dog breeders, are knowledgeable about their breed, perform applicable health checks and certifications on their breeding dogs, socialize and evaluate their puppies, and stand by the dogs they sell.

You can become a breeder, however it's advised you check out the Pomsky Club of America's site for information on how to become a certified breeder.

All the fancy talk in the world about temperament testing and champion bloodlines and genetic health is worthless if the buyer can not face the breeder, see the conditions of his kennel, check the pedigrees, see the puppy's dam, and see the health certifications on the parents.

They often have a page about selecting a breeder with detailed information on your specific breed and many even have a breeders database (even if you find a breeder in their database thoroughly check them out.

In reality, too many dog breeders do not know or perform their breed - specific health checks and keep on breeding unhealthy dogs.

Immediately upon check - in, breeders were given a stack of handouts that included additional details on subjects covered by presenters.

They are also susceptible to demodectic mange, which is caused by a mite that lives on all dogs, so check with the breeder to ensure the parents and older siblings have never had it.

Responsible breeders will routinely check their dogs for the onset of various inherited disorders, these commonly include (but are not limited to): CERF examinations on eyes, OFA patellar examinations, OFA thyroid function panels, von Willebrand's factor, OFA hip and Legg - Perthes disease x-rays, and others.

When the puppy is born, we breeders are rubbing the puppy, checking it over, kissing it on the nose.