In short, I think it's cruel to create any further demand for
companion dogs from breeders, but I also think it's only natural and correct that we feel and enact compassion towards those poor companion animals who are already here.
Not exact matches
Whatever the reason, these
dogs still have a lot of love to give, and can make wonderful
companions at more affordable prices then buying a
dog from a
breeder.
It's an organisation that's taking money
from breeders whose
dogs, like these schnauzers, live restricted lives none of us would like our pet
companions to endure.
On this website, everyone who owns a pure bred
dog (or one of the popular cross breeds) is encouraged to take just a couple of minutes to enter information about their own
companion dog and to state its breed and the
dog breeder or kennel
from which they acquired it.
The ASDI separated
from ASDCA in 1991 because a growing number of Anatolian fanciers, including
breeders,
dog show enthusiasts, working
dog and
companion dog owners, felt that a choice should be made available in the direction that our breed is taking.
Our listings of Puppies for Sale is for pure bred puppies and
dogs from dog breeders for pet quality, show or
companion dogs.
Whether you adopt an adult
dog from a shelter or choose a puppy
from a
breeder, you will be familiar with the personality and needs of your new canine
companion.
If you are looking for specific traits in your canine
companion, getting a
dog directly
from a
breeder gives you a great opportunity to learn about your new pup
from an expert.
For the most part they get along well with children and other pets.It is important to obtain them
from reputable
breeders as improper breeding increases the likelihood of behavioral problems., They are very devoted to their families and makes an excellent
companion dog.
•
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.
How to find a reputable
dog breeder Apart
from many other factors this depends on what you are looking for: A
companion for you and / or the family, a German Shepherd protection
dog for the family and / or the house, a working
dog for specific assignments, or even a
dog for breeding purposes?
Unless Americans suddenly fall out of love with our canine
companions, the supply of
dogs from all sources — shelters,
breeders, pet stores and friends — will not keep up with demand.