We will also advocate for families and individuals looking for a companion animal to consider only two alternatives 1) adopting a dog from a rescue, a shelter or a private party, or 2) obtaining a puppy or
older dog from a responsible breeder — one who guarantees, in writing, that they will always take back and lovingly care for their dogs so that those dogs will never need to be rescued.
If, however, you really want a higher degree of predictability of temperament, health, working ability, size, coat and other factors you can increase that by seeking a well -
bred dog from a responsible breeder.
If you are interested in a Miniature Schnauzer puppy in the Northern California area, or even an adult Miniature
Schnauzer dog from a responsible breeder, our Public Awareness Committee can let you know who in the area may have what you are looking for.
getting a puppy or
older dog from a responsible breeder ---- one who guarantees in writing that they will always take back and lovingly care for their dogs so the dog never has to be rescued.
Staff at many of the stores engaged in elaborate deception to convince our undercover investigators - as they do with unsuspecting buyers - that they were getting
the dogs from responsible breeders.
When you get
a dog from a responsible breeder, you get an expert in the breed for the rest of the dog's life.
The best way to ensure a long and happy relationship with a purebred dog is to purchase
the dog from a responsible breeder.
If you got
your dog from a responsible breeder your puppy should be already crate trained but if he isn't you can start by moving slowly and not just by putting your puppy in the crate.
Some people wait a year or more to get one of
these dogs from a responsible breeder.
Dogs from responsible breeders are not the ones crowding the shelters.
While responsible dog ownership and a love of purebred dogs are second nature to you as members of the fancy, many people in our communities don't know things such as basic care or how to buy
a dog from a responsible breeder.
If you purchased
your dog from a responsible breeder, check your contract to see if there is a health guarantee that covers your pet's ailment.