Some breeders do
breed for good temperament and calm manner, some breeders for a certain type, colour, performance ability at the expense of a good all round pet dog.
The four breeds «are all
known for their good temperament, and they tend to be affectionate, loveable and friendly,» said AKC Vice President and Executive Secretary Gina DiNardo.
Amazingly, according to the American Temperament Testing Society Inc., which tests dogs for stability, aggressiveness, and friendliness, Pit Bulls achieved a passing rate of 86.8
percent for good temperament.
Many dogs, purebreds from various origins as well as mixed breeds, have been selectively and haphazardly
bred for good temperaments - no dogfighting necessary.
Here at Happy Trail Chihuahuas our main focus is breeding
for good temperament and socializing to produce the perfect companion dogs and family pets.
Labrador Retrievers are a favorable breed
for its good temperament, intelligence and athleticism.
Our lovable Basset puppies are bred
for good temperament, health, and conformation.
We value not only the breed standards, we also keep in mind throughout our breeding program the focus to breed
for a good temperament, balance, and movement for all puppies.
We know that the most reliable source of a puppy is a responsible breed enthusiast who does health checks, breeds
for good temperament, and backs up his puppies with a contract and a health guarantee, so we decided to begin our breeder's forum with two questions: (Answers in this column are in alphabetical order; future columns will rotate answers.)
The dogs are probably not screened for genetic diseases, and the breeding stock may or may not be selected for resemblance to the breed standard or
for good temperament.
The better bred pups are hand - reared until at least 8 weeks of age, bred
for good temperament, free of major genetic maladies, and placed by breeders who really care about where the pet is going.
Hamster personality is established through breeding
for good temperaments and proper handling after weaning.
For the best temperament, socialize your Poodle early; it is a social breed that needs plenty of interaction.