English Cocker puppies may be purchased
from a knowledgeable breeder of English Cocker Spaniels.
Buddy has been well cared for and was purchased
from a knowledgeable breeder (he has a tattoo in his ear which is the hallmark of breeders that breed for dogs that meet the German standards).
Not exact matches
The member /
breeder shall be
knowledgeable of the «Breed Standard» and will do everything in his or her power to discourage breeding
from clearly inferior specimens of the breed, or breeding to any such specimen with his or her stud dog.
Not all vets are
knowledgeable about whelping so be sure to ask around and especially look for recommendations
from local
breeders that you may know.
The necessary health checks vary
from breed to breed and you should consult a good book on your breed or a
knowledgeable breeder to determine what tests you'll need to have done.
It is very important to get your puppy
from a
knowledgeable, reputable, ethical
breeder.
Avoid: pet shop or dealer puppies, who are poorly bred and raised and treated as merchandise; «backyard
breeders», who own a dog but often are not
knowledgeable and typically think it will be «fun» or «profitable» to have puppies; a
breeder who lets you handle a very young puppy, as there is a real risk of transmitting disease before they are vaccinated; signs of neglect such as lack of water, pans of uneaten food and dirty conditions; a
breeder who will sell a puppy under seven weeks of age, as early separation
from the dam and littermates can be very detrimental both psychologically and physically.
WHAT A
BREEDER SHOULD EXPECT FROM YOU Once you've found a breeder who is knowledgeable and concerned about placing their pups in the proper homes and have decided that their dogs are right for you, there are certain things a breeder expects from a
BREEDER SHOULD EXPECT
FROM YOU Once you've found a breeder who is knowledgeable and concerned about placing their pups in the proper homes and have decided that their dogs are right for you, there are certain things a breeder expects from a bu
FROM YOU Once you've found a
breeder who is knowledgeable and concerned about placing their pups in the proper homes and have decided that their dogs are right for you, there are certain things a breeder expects from a
breeder who is
knowledgeable and concerned about placing their pups in the proper homes and have decided that their dogs are right for you, there are certain things a
breeder expects from a
breeder expects
from a bu
from a buyer.
Several diseases have been seen in these popular dogs, and it is imperative to purchase a dog
from a reputable
breeder who is
knowledgeable of genetics, and has worked to eliminate physical and temperamental problems
from his line.
If you purchase your puppy
from a responsible
breeder and are
knowledgeable about hereditary and breed - predisposed diseases, you will minimize the risk of health and genetic challenges.
«It's equally important to avoid puppy mills and backyard
breeders as to be
knowledgeable about where your chickens are coming
from.»
Recently I purchased the youngest of the three
from a holistic
breeder, who is very
knowledgeable and ethical.
An article on CBSNews.com
from Feb. 2, 2005, explains that good dog
breeders are very
knowledgeable about their breeds.
This is one of the biggest reasons to purchase a pup
from a
knowledgeable and reputable
breeder.
Most important, receive hands - on basic grooming instructions
from your
breeder or some other
knowledgeable Shih Tzu owner and read (and apply) the appropriate articles on this web site under Grooming and Training.
Get Advice
from Knowledgeable Flat - Coat Owners and
Breeders You have several sources for
breeder information.
The reasoning is that most people who are
knowledgeable about dogs have become aware of reports suggesting that the best source for getting a puppy is directly
from a recognized dog
breeder, and that purchasing a dog
from a pet store may be a risky matter.
•
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.
There's no substitute for a
knowledgeable breeder when you're looking to adopt a healthy purebred puppy, but it can be difficult to separate the
breeder's with your best interests in mind
from those that are looking to make money.