A breeder who knows enough to carefully evaluate the parent dogs, and their pedigree, for sound
genetic health and temperament understands that the information simply can not be omitted from an advertisement.
Not exact matches
They don't care who purchases the puppies, let alone do any
health,
temperament or
genetic testing on the sire
and dam.
Veterinarians start seeing an increase of the newly popular breed in their practice because of
health and genetic issues,
and dog trainers start seeing these breeds because of poor
temperaments.
Health Concerns: Information Every French Bulldog Owner Should know... Every breed has
genetic weaknesses that dispose them to certain diseases,
and their
temperaments (
and yes looks) are often why we choose one breed over another.
A word of caution — many pet store puppies come from puppy mills
and have
genetic health defects, bad
temperaments,
and other problems.
However, many pet store puppies come from puppy mills
and have
genetic health defects, bad
temperaments, or other problems.
At CHampagne Kennels we have the expert knowledge of the pedigree profile of our dogs,
genetic research in
temperament and psychological history profile, intensive
health back ground information on key
health issues, on most of our dogs
and are proven in all phases of «titling».
We focus on the
genetic health, breed value, structure and most importantly temperament, at CHampagne Kennels our world class studs are fully titled, Champion titled in AT LEAST 2 different registries, holding AT LEAST 4 performance titles, has earned their Canine Good Citizen Certificate, and has been Health tested for hips, elbow, eye, cardio and thyroid disease, has correct body structure, exemplary anatomy, with superior temperament and natural working ability, including outstanding genetic
health, breed value, structure
and most importantly
temperament, at CHampagne Kennels our world class studs are fully titled, Champion titled in AT LEAST 2 different registries, holding AT LEAST 4 performance titles, has earned their Canine Good Citizen Certificate,
and has been
Health tested for hips, elbow, eye, cardio and thyroid disease, has correct body structure, exemplary anatomy, with superior temperament and natural working ability, including outstanding genetic
Health tested for hips, elbow, eye, cardio
and thyroid disease, has correct body structure, exemplary anatomy, with superior
temperament and natural working ability, including outstanding
genetic value.
We do not consider our dogs for breeding stock until they have met a MINIMUM of the following: Champion titled in AT LEAST 2 different registries, holding AT LEAST 4 performance titles, has earned their Canine Good Citizen Certificate,
and has been
Health tested for hips, cardio
and thyroid disease, has correct body structure, exemplary anatomy, with superior
temperament and natural working ability, including outstanding
genetic value.
Many problems or issues with dachshunds can be traced back to their breeding like
genetic faults,
health issues
and temperament problems.
We breed puppies for
genetic health, correct conformation, sound
temperament and beauty.
Good - intentioned people who buy from pet stores, puppy mill websites, or even local backyard breeders (people who breed as a hobby or an «oops» but do not actually know their breed inside
and out, nor do they test for
health and temperament before breeding) often face serious veterinary bills associated with
genetic issues that arise as these puppies grow.
Humane Canada urges those looking for a pet to do plenty of research, visit breeding facilities, viewing of the bitch
and / or sire
and screen sellers by asking questions about their animals, including breeding practices,
health and genetic issues,
temperament, etc..
Breeders can use these
genetic diversity results just as they already use tests for
and analyses of
health, longevity, type, structure,
temperament, inbreeding
and performance.
Some studies suggest that conditions in the womb, including the mom's diet, are just as important as
genetic factors for your dog's or cat's long - term
health and temperament.
Puppy mills produce AKC registered pure bred puppies of poor quality in terms of
temperament, ability,
genetic soundness,
health and physical conformation.
Working with a reputable breeder provides the very best insurance policy that your new pup will have an ideal
temperament and the
genetic potential for a lifetime of good
health.
Temperament,
health, workability
and good
genetic background are the foundations of our program.
GRCA believes that buyers have a responsibility to discover the nature,
genetic health issues,
temperament, activity level,
and the housing, exercise,
and grooming needs, etc. of the breed they are purchasing.
Instead, they breed inbred or poorly bred dogs without concern for either
genetic health or
temperament issues that will be a financial
and emotional burden for their owners.
Adams says the opposition to beagle crossbreeds believes, «Though purebreds are the result of in breeding
and may have
genetic defects due to this, they also have a documented lineage
and are also predictable in body structure, overall
temperament,
and health.»
I pick my breeding dogs based on much more
and in this order:
health history,
genetic testing of the parents,
temperament, intelligence, energy level, coat quality, size
and last color.
We breed for
Genetic Health,
Temperament and Quality Coat in that order.
Fox Point Farm / Charlotte Cannon does extensive, state of the art
Genetic,
Health and Temperament Testing on all our breeding dogs.
Breeders who do OFA certification (as well as other types of
genetic testing), tend to be more cautious in selecting individuals for breeding,
and they strive to improve upon their dogs»
health, structure,
and temperament.
Study
and strive to conserve
and improve the breed in structure,
health,
temperament,
genetic diversity
and working ability.
Newfie rescue groups are inundated with dogs, some with poor
temperament and ill -
health because unscrupulous breeders failed to screen for
genetic diseases, assess the
temperament of their breeding dogs,
and socialize their puppies
and some because owners weren't prepared for a very big dog that shed, drooled,
and took up too much space.
This makes for a totally unknown «
genetic soup», in terms of both
health and more importantly -
temperament, appearance
and behavior.
If this is the primary goal, placed above
health and temperament and without a view towards maintaining
genetic diversity, breeding for competitive advantage may not necessarily be for the betterment of the breed as a whole.
A good breeder breeds for excellence in structure, excellence in
genetic background (minimizing possible
health problems),
and excellence in
temperament.
Considering the slow maturation of the Canaan Dog
and the importance of assuring that breeding stock is free of
genetic or other
health problems, a minimum breeding of age of three (3) is seriously recommended in order for the breeders to determine with greater certainty that the parents are of good
health,
temperament,
and structure.
Traits of a responsible breeder include: • Breeding for
health and temperament, not «looks» or a fad • Practicing
genetic health testing • Keeping a puppy until eight weeks of age / not letting it go too early • Having only one or two breeds • Having a manageable number of dogs / breeding only one litter at a time • Willing to take the dog back, should at any time you be unable to care for it • Questioning you to make sure your family is a good match for the breed or a particular puppy • Willing to answer your questions regarding the breed,
health problems to consider,
and your particular puppy A responsible breeder can be a valuable tool to help you decide what type of dog is right for you,
and can provide a healthy well rounded puppy!
A long history of
genetic research has shown us that we have a greater chance at producing guide dogs if we breed specifically for
temperament and health scores.
When choosing a Doberman pinscher it is important to research the
genetic line of the dog you pick due to the number of
temperament and health conditions that can occur through poor breeding.
We breed first
and foremost of ther
health and genetic soundness of the breed,
temperament, drive, stability,
and social nature.
All the fancy talk in the world about
temperament testing
and champion bloodlines
and genetic health is worthless if the buyer can not face the breeder, see the conditions of his kennel, check the pedigrees, see the puppy's dam,
and see the
health certifications on the parents.
He has seen the kennel owner captured on tape, dirty, barely articulate,
and ignorant of dog care,
temperament,
genetic health, or proper nutrition.