Also, many
good breeders keep their dogs as part of the family.
Truly
good breeders keep pets OUT of the shelter.
Here is a hint —
a good breeder keeps the best puppies for the owners that are the most likely to either show it or train it for what it was originally bred to do i.e. hunting with a sporting breed or earth trials for terriers.
Not exact matches
Because he had
good lines, the
breeder kept Earl after his accident, planning to breed him.
If you're looking for a Maltipoo that will stay a particular size or look a certain way,
keep in mind as
well that with crossbreeds, there is no guarantee how it will turn out as an adult, so be wary of
breeders that make any promises in regards to this.
He sells most of his pups as pets and some as
breeders (for an additional fee), but
keeps the
best in the litter.
True, for a show or breeding dog,
breeders choose and
keep the
best examples of the breed however they do not breed «Show dogs» or Pet dogs» In any
well bred litter, there are some of both.
Good breeders also sign contracts, guarantee the health of their pups and offer to take the pup back or re-home it if at anytime in the life of the dog the owners can no longer
keep the pet.
I think it makes a
good point though to
keep in mind that there are AmStaff
breeders out there really focused on appearance (conformation) first, then temperament and health.
Breeders of show dogs are able to sell their stock based on their reputation and this is the
best regulation that exists to
keep a
breeder's integrity intact.
Some of those may be very
well kept large - scale kennels, but I'd suspect that most of the people who would make that statement would not consider a large scale
breeder responsible (regardless of how
well the animals are
kept) or call responsible someone who does not see through the final outcomes for the dogs.
Most of these breeds probably make
good pets if you go to a
breeder who is dedicated to
keeping the breed to exact standards.
Dedicated
breeders can make it a viable, financially successful business with
good financial record -
keeping.
Keep in mind that not all
good breeders have a website so do not pick a
breeder solely based on website or no website.
As
well,
breeders believe it helps reduce certain hereditary problems found in the purebred breeds, all while
keeping the traits that makes them popular.
Most
breeders will do the very
best they can to breed away from heart issues and will give you some type of health guarantee to help you get a replacement puppy, while
keeping the affected puppy, should the unexpected happen.
But what I do want is
better and more caring breeding For people with very definite and narrow requirements for a dog I recommend a responsible
breeder (
keep the dogs from getting in).
The
good breeders (reputable
breeders) find their own buyers and
keep control of the puppies they breed and sell.
Although many litters are born without trouble and puppies trot off to new homes with nary a glance backward, responsible
breeders do everything they can to make sure the pup not only gets a
good start in life, but has a lifetime commitment to
keep it healthy and safe.
Keep in mind that the truly
good breeder is likely to have homes for all puppies before they are even born.
Although
good breeders will take their dogs back should you not be able to
keep the dog any longer; you need to be aware that this is very traumatic for the dog.
Unless the
breeder requests that a male or female be
kept intact for a specific reason (to be shown to a championship or used in a
well - planned breeding program), it is a
good idea to neuter your English Setter, whether it is a male or a female, as early as possible.
Forgetting the initial investment made for a Golden Retriever with
good health and pedigree from a
good, responsible
breeder, the ongoing costs to
keep a Golden fit and healthy for the 12 + years of its life is considerable.
They include making sure you get them from a
good breeder,
keeping them on a healthy diet, and limiting the amount of jumping or rough play.
I was told by my
breeder to
keep my kitten on Royal Canin Kitten after coming off of the Baby Cat due to the digestive issues of the Ragdoll breed and the all over
well being.
This is particularly the case with working gun dogs, where a
breeder will sometimes train several pups from the same litter,
keep the
best competition prospect, and sell those that don't quite make the grade for competing.
Amadeus, Our 100 pound German Shepherd couch potato Not rated yet We have a
good relationship with the
breeder we got Rebel from (Since he was initially going to
keep him).
Nobody is arguing that dogs should be treated badly,
kept in cages their entire lives, denied socialization with other dogs, or anything of the sort, but to suggest that there are no commercial - scale
breeders doing a
good job with their dogs is a comment that could only be made by somebody who has never taken the time to go out and spend time on the farms owned by all kinds of commercial - scale
breeders.
Many
breeders also show their hamsters, so breed towards producing a
good, healthy, show hamster with a view to
keeping one or two themselves, so quality and temperament are of vital importance when planning the breeding.
Some breed both to replenish their own stock (which they want to
keep in an optimal age bracket) and to sell and some of the most respected of these will look at their one year old pups,
keep the
best, sell any that make a minumum weight and are fairly
good but that they don't need and kill the rest (so that they don't reduce the quality of their name as
breeders).
Responsible dog
breeders sell their puppies to new homes, take back puppies that buyers can not
keep, are available to answer questions and help new owners train their puppies, and protect the health and
well - being of their breeds.
Certainly,
keeping the breeds line healthy and pure is
good for
breeders, the breed and the breed lovers.
The problem with genes is that they can be
kept for several generations and after that to develop, so even an ethical and
good breeder to check what genetic...
This is why it is
best to pick a Perro de Presa Canario puppy from a reliable
breeder that does not
keeps the dogs separated and away from human contact or contact with other animals, raising them in an environment where they are taught with different people, animals, and surroundings from their very first days of life.
In most cases, a
breeder will advise on worming and prevention against other parasites, but it is a
good idea to
keep on top of this one.
Typically, Great Dane
breeders will request you return the dog to them if for any reason you can't
keep it, this is a
good sign.
A expanding awareness from the desirability from the Pomeranian seeing that a family members pet leaves numerous a reputable Pomeranian
breeder within the dark regarding how very
best to help
keep up using the rush of orders.
Good breeders typically sell directly to private owners and often require a signed contract wherein the buyer promises to return the dog if they can not
keep the dog permanently as planned.
By
keeping in contact with your
breeder, you are doing him / her as
well as yourself a favor.
Q: I am very interested in finding a great big beautiful and healthy GSD, but I
keep reading that a
good breeder is hard to come by and others say I should just get a rescue dog.
The
best way to
keep dogs out of shelters is to buy one from a
breeder.
For those people who are looking to
keep calicos as pets, your
best bet is to talk with the
breeder of the particular cat that you are looking to adopt or buy.
Backyard
breeders may not know about proper health certifications before breeding or go to that expense before breeding their dogs, nor are they selective of
good genetics, nor do they choose to learn the breed standard, nor do they show or performance trial their breeding dogs, nor are they selective about quality homes, and are not supportive should the buyer be unable to train or
keep the dog.
Both of mine, border collies as
well, (including a Maggie) were
kept with the
breeder until about 12 months.
When you are a
good dog
breeder, you
keep the first offspring as house pets to become aware of what they will become.
One example I know of is that Newfoundland
breeders have
kept records of the hip scores of their dogs and bred the ones with
good scores to diminish the known problem.
To ensure the welfare of the breed, all
breeders including stud dog owners, shall actively aid in the placement of any dog of their breeding that can no longer be
kept by its owner, and shall be willing to intervene when the health and
well - being of the dog is in jeopardy.
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!
These networks should
keep lists of responsible
breeders as
well as available dogs from rescues and shelters so that people can be directed to a dog that will meet their requirements.
I've met plenty of them in my time & they always know
better than someone who is a
breeder of 40 or even 50 yrs standing (incidentally, the term «
breeder» doesn't mean someone who is constantly breeding — most of us only breed to further improve on our breed and because we need to
keep our show lines going (show dogs are still very pampered pets that are allowed to be normal dogs and get muddy etc).