Sentences with phrase «health and temperament before»

All rescue groups carefully screen the animals in their care for health and temperament before offering them for adoption.

Dogs should first be screened for health and temperament before being placed into foster care.

All dogs are screened for health and temperament before entering our program.

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.

These groups evaluate the dogs» health and temperament before adopting them out.

Not exact matches

Decisions on size, coat type, potential health problems, ease of training, need for exercise, behavior, temperament, and attitude made before you see that litter of pups or visit a pet store or shelter will help make a good decision on the animal that will share your home.

This breeder knows about correct Griffon type, temperament, soundness, and good health which is used to screen the sire and dame of each litter before mating.

Responsible = completes all appropriate health tests for their breed; has breeding stock tested for appropriate temperament and physical soundness; does in - depth research on pedigrees and other data on potential breeding stock before selecting a breeding pair; puppies raised where they have contact with people for the majority of the day, experience the daily sights and sounds of an active household and have room to explore; only sells directly to the new owner; selects the right puppy (or offers a choice of possible matches) for the new owner; will not sell to someone just because they have enough money if they feel the puppy is not a good fit; keeps in touch with the new owner, is available to answer any questions and help with problems if they arise; ALWAYS will take back any animal they produced at any time in that animals life.

Regardless, all of our Weimaraners must pass a basic health and temperament evaluation before they are considered available for adoption.

However, Rachel makes the point about checking a dogs health before breeding and in saying «health» she doesn't mean only physical health, she is referring to temperament and hereditary defects which I totally agree with too.

Each dog is carefully screened both for health and temperament issues before you fall in love with the dog.

Responsible breeders try to avoid inherited defects by researching pedigrees and screening parents for health and temperament issues BEFORE breeding each litter.

Responsible breeders take into consideration the temperament, as well as the health and appearance of the mating pair before breeding.

Of course, before you decide this is the right hybrid for you, take a closer look at their history, temperament, appearance, health, grooming needs, and more.

A responsible breeder will health and temperament test their animals, and those that don't make the cut will be altered before placement.

Before they go to their new homes, all puppies have been wormed, have had their first shots, temperament tested, and have had preliminary health testing.

As superior as the Shepherd is, health and temperament problems should be taken into consideration before selecting this breed.

Responsible breeders will do all they can to avoid health and temperament problems by researching pedigrees and screening parents for certain inherited problems before breeding.

A responsible rescue group will thoroughly evaluate an animal on personality, temperament, and health issues before they are put up for adoption.

They euthanize based on time at the shelter (on average 3 - 10 days before review for euthanasia), popularity with staff and potential adopters, health, age and temperament.

Before breeding a litter, serious and equal consideration should be given to construction, temperament, health and soundness.

All animals must pass a health and temperament screening before they are admitted to our shelter.

All animals must pass a health and temperament test before we accept them, and we must have space for them.

Before a dog or cat is admitted to the adoption center, they must first pass a health and temperament screening and of course, there must be space available for the animal.

All incoming dogs are spayed or neutered and temperament and health checked before placement.

Although the Kennel Club breed standards, which are a description of the appearance, characteristics and temperament of pedigree dogs, make clear that health must come before looks, some breeders continue to breed for looks and fashion.

If you are considering an interstate adoption, please discuss the dog's temperament, health, and transportation options very thoroughly with the dog's case manager (contact listed at the bottom of the web listing) and foster parent or shelter before making the decision to adopt the dog.