Finding a good breeder in advance of the time you hope to bring a puppy home should be your priority.
The BTCA maintains a page on our web site that will guide you through the process of
finding a good breeder in your area.
Availability Cocker Spaniels are quite easy to find in most areas, but it is important to
find a good breeder in order to minimize the chances of serious health and behavioral problems.
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.
A new paper from scientists at the John Innes Centre
in Norwich explains why plant
breeders have
found it difficult to produce wheat varieties which combine high yield and
good resistance to Septoria, a disease
in wheat which can cut yield losses by up to 50 %.
I did not
find what I was looking for
in a rescue and I did my home work and made sure the Responsible
breeder I went to was
good before I even purchased a puppy or kitten.
Jacks are a healthy lot, but
find a
good breeder, many conditions don't manifest
in Jack Russells until they are adults.
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.
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.
This also means that you will have fewer problems
finding a
breeder in your area or,
better still, your local rescue shelter may have your ideal low shedding dog waiting for you right now.
An active
breeder is a
good sign that he / she truly cares about the breed As you can see, choosing a
good breeder should involve more than
finding a number
in the newspaper.
For socialization purposes, it is always
best to
find a
breeder who has raised a litter
in the house.
Most often you will
find that a
good breeder is involved
in either, showing, performance, local clubs or rescue.
I don't know what rock you have to be living under to believe that purebreds are impervious to irresponsible breeding, but I assure you that you will
find both «
good» and «bad»
breeders involved
in any breed or mix - breed.
If you think you have what it takes to own this breed, you can look for your
best friend
in a Bearded Collie rescue or you can
find a reputable Bearded Collie dog
breeder.
As you can see, choosing a
good breeder should involve more than
finding a number
in the newspaper.
Whether you are looking for a show prospect Samoyed puppy or simply a new
best friend, your
best bet is to take your time
in finding a
good breeder.
It was
breeders in Switzerland,
in the Fortunate Fields Kennels, that restored the German shepherd dog after puppy mills
in America made it difficult to
find good breeding stock for these dogs.
Best reference
in the world is a «repeat customer» When you can
find a
breeder who has customers come back again and again over the span of many years you've
found a
breeder you can count on for the next 10 + yrs of your new family members» life.
If you don't
find what you're looking for
in shelters, you can also try looking for a
good bullmastiff
breeder.
Beware of scams: If you
find a
breeder in Austin, Texas or an online advertisement on Craigslist advertising a litter of «puppies for free» or to a «
good home for free» then run, do not walk away.
If you can't
find or can't afford a
good breeder, there may be plenty of chihuahuas available
in a local rescue or shelter.
Beware of scams: If you
find a
breeder in Sioux Falls / SE SD, South Dakota or an online advertisement on Craigslist advertising a litter of «puppies for free» or to a «
good home for free» then run, do not walk away.
Beware of scams: If you
find a
breeder in Jonesboro, Arkansas or an online advertisement on Craigslist advertising a litter of «puppies for free» or to a «
good home for free» then run, do not walk away.
A responsible owner will spend time researching dog breeds,
finding reputable
breeders, speaking to them and collating first - hand information, and looking at puppies (it's generally not a
good idea to succumb to the charms of the very first puppy you see - the aim is to get a
good idea of what's out there
in order to make an informed final decision).
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.
For the protection of our
breeders and those searching for a healthy,
well cared for animal, any
breeder found in violation of specific rulings from recognized authorities or organizations will be promtly removed from the list.
Good breeders are active
in Rescue
in some manner and may be fostering a rescue or needing to
find another home for one that has been returned.
You could have the
BEST - written guarantee
in the world but if you can not
find the broker, importer, middleman or irresponsible
breeder or get them to respond, how can you collect on your guarantee?
As
well,
breeders believe it helps reduce certain hereditary problems
found in the purebred breeds, all while keeping the traits that makes them popular.
It is not uncommon to
find people breeding more than one kind of dog (for example, quite a few Akita
breeders are also interested
in Shibas), but a
breeder producing litters of many different breeds of dog is not going to be your
best source, and probably should be suspected as a puppy - mill or disreputable
breeder.
Occasionally you will
find such
breeders advertising
in the newspaper, but often your local Boxer club is the
best place to start your search.
In the meantime, if you do
find a puppy, be sure to let the
breeder know so he or she won't reserve a puppy for you and perhaps pass up other
good homes.
The blue - crowned conure breeds readily
in captivity, and this is one of few parrot species that is relatively easy to
find in pet stores, as
well as from
breeders.
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!
If you're buying a puppy, it's a
good idea to
find out which genetic illnesses are common to the breed you're interested
in, so you can ask the
breeder about the physical health of your potential pup's parents and other relatives.
The links
in this section will help you interview prospective
breeders, recognize unethical
breeders, and
find the puppy
best suited to your home.
Store owners who sign The HSUS» pledge receive a placard proclaiming, «We love puppies; that's why we don't sell them,» to display
in the store, as
well as materials about adopting a dog or
finding a responsible
breeder.
As local ordinances try to restrict the
best of our hobby
breeders, and after decades of pressure to reduce the numbers of litters produced, the prospective puppy buyer has less success
in finding a local
breeder that suits their needs.
«The ASPCA is committed to assisting local animal organizations, as
well as overwhelmed
breeders, to help
find homes for animals
in situations like this,» said Tim Rickey, the ASPCA's Senior Director of Field Investigation and Response.
In what to look for when buying a puppy you'll
find out how to tell a healthy puppy from a sick one,
good breeders from bad.
Buying from a
breeder: there are plenty of reputable
breeders around the country and if you do want to buy a dog, do your research carefully and certainly look for referrals to
find the
best breeders so that you know what you're getting (the environment they are
in day - to - day, get references from other buyers from that
breeder, etc..)
If you don't know how, then hire a dog trainer to help you
find a
good breeder, and help
in the selection of the puppy.
It's my and most peoples opinion that when choosing a place from where to buy a puppy, you're
best option is
in finding a responsible
breeder.
The
best way to TRY to avoid some health issues is by
finding a reputable
breeder that not just SHOWS their dogs
in conformation, but cares about the health of the parents which is more important than taking your dog to a show... After all judges have different opinions and there is a lot of politics involved
in the dog show world.
Veterinary care is fairly common to
find these organisms even
in puppies who come from
good breeders and clean environments.
In our discussion we give you some great tips on finding a reputable breeder of any breed of dog and of course there's lots of info in this podcast about the German Shepherd Dog and their breeding program as wel
In our discussion we give you some great tips on
finding a reputable
breeder of any breed of dog and of course there's lots of info
in this podcast about the German Shepherd Dog and their breeding program as wel
in this podcast about the German Shepherd Dog and their breeding program as
well.
You can never forget that
breeders are still trying to run a business at the end of the day, so it is only
in their
best interest to advertise the benefits to owning a purebred, and even perpetuating the myth that certain positive attributes can not be
found in shelter dogs.
There are a lot of mistaken beliefs
in how to
find a healthy
good dog from a
breeder.