Don't rush; take your time to
find a good breeder with a puppy available.
Not exact matches
Truth is, if a
good Samaritan hadn't
found a Craigslist ad posted in Texas, by a puppy mill
breeder then he wouldn't be
with us today.
Networking
with breeders is one of the
best ways to
find many different species and varieties of parrots.
One thing we are also learning is that a puppy's early experiences both
with the litter and after 8 weeks in their new homes sets an important foundation for the ability to handle stressors, socialization and learning so it pays to
find a
good breeder.
I'll also ask around and see what I can
find out, but I think your
best answers will come from a
breeder who deals
with this situation all the time.
With that being said however, you may still
find a loving,
well - socialized Miniature Schnauzer of pet - quality from a
good backyard
breeder, that is raised in a loving home.
Since the demand for the
breeder's pure bred dogs are
well sought after due to the selective nature of the breeding practises, the newborn pups will still have to be raised
with the
breeder and will only be released when a number of pre-screened homes have been
found.
If you're going for small, then it's
best to shop around and chat
with various
breeders to
find a litter
with parents that are both on the smaller size for their breed types.
List the traits you most want in a dog: breed, size, predictable behavior,
good in my climate, obedience titles, easy to train,
good with kids, coat care, amount of exercise, ability to
find a
good breeder,
good with other dogs, etc..
(1) The applicant or the responsible officer of the applicant is of
good moral character; (2) An inspection has been made of the premises and a
finding is made that it conforms to this bill and is a suitable place in which to conduct the commercial
breeder's business; (3) The commercial
breeder has a valid sales tax registration number and is in
good standing
with the Tennessee department of revenue; and (4) The licensee has never been convicted of any criminal offense against an animal.
While this all may seem a bit overwhelming, once you start doing your research and talking
with breeders you'll
find the
good ones welcome your questions and are happy to talk
with you about their dogs and their breeding program.
No matter where you
find your next
best friend, it's important to think carefully about what type of puppy is
best for your family — before you fall in love
with the pick of the litter from a rescue group, animal shelter or
breeder!
The breeding permits and high intact - dog license fees required by these laws and the accompanying number limits and other requirements often drive
good breeders away, leaving puppy buyers
with few options for
finding well - bred healthy pets and robbing a community of a broad and deep body of knowledge about dog care and training.
Once you
find that it is a
good pet store or
breeder that deliver healthy pets, then you can stick
with them for future purchase.
To
find the dog
with the
best temperament chose reputable Alaskan Malamute
breeders when making a canine addition to your family.
This may prove difficult
with a cross of this nature, as there are currently no official breed clubs, and a
good breeder may be hard to
find.
If dog lovers had a tool to help them identify dog
breeders with track records of responsibly producing puppies that develop into excellent companion dogs, they could not only maximize their chance of
finding the
best dog possible, they could also collectively decrease the demand for puppies that are irresponsibly bred by anonymous
breeders and sold for exorbitant prices online or through pet stores.
Kennel, breed, obedience and performance clubs enhance enjoyment of dogs throughout the community by offering
good manners training, providing advice for owners of problem dogs, helping potential buyers
find responsible
breeders, working
with local authorities to write reasonable dog laws, and demonstrating responsible dog ownership.
Your goal is to
find the
breeder that will provide you
with the
best chances of getting a healthy and temperamentally sound dog that conforms to the aspects that attracted you to the breed in the first place.
Not only must you put effort in
finding a
good breeder, you should expect to pay for the work that
breeder has done to produce puppies that are sound in mind and body and for the work the
breeder will continue to do to help
with advice when asked.
The ONLY time ANY
breeder needs something which is UNTYPICAL for the breed is when the breed is in general lacking a specific quality and that quality can only be
found in a dog who is VERY
GOOD otherwise, but has whatever wrong
with him to make him UNTYPEY - in this particular case being extremely oversized.
We
found a
breeder with a show champion that had been bred to a dual champion (a field champion and a show champion) and decided that a puppy sired by a dog that was both a field champion and a show champion should be a
good hunting dog and still be a
good show dog.
Some experienced
breeders have
found terriers to do
well on a moderate - protein diet (mid-20-percent protein),
with a bit of an additive such as canned food.
Hopefully, as
breeders take advantage of the MRI procedure for their breeding stock, we may be able to have a
better grasp of the disease; however, in talking
with respected
breeders the world over, we have
found that most believe that we will not eradicate the disease until we
find a gene marker.
While many of the stages are implemented at the
breeder facility, retailers and even the pet owners will
find that by maintaining the program
with the later stages, the outcome will result in an educated pet bird...
with an absolute higher value as he is
better prepared for his role as a companion pet.
One advantage of going
with a German Shepherd is that the breed is
well established and reputable
breeders are easy to
find regardless of where you live.
A
breeder with just one or two litters a year will have the time to give them the care and handling they need, and to
find them
good homes.
In order to
find the
best breeders specializing in French Bulldogs only, contact the American Kennel Club for more information on
breeders with a proven reputation.
For example, if you
find a
breeder that is a little heavy - handed
with his dogs, and you have a tendency to be a little more soft - spoken it may be difficult to
find a
good fit
with one of that
breeder's dog.