It's because even when it comes to rescue, people are still
interested in purebred dogs.
And
interest in purebred dogs generally declined during the Depression of the 1930s.
Some animal - rights advocates say that encouraging
interest in purebred dogs fuels puppy mills and fads while diverting attention from mixed - breed dogs that need adoption.
Not exact matches
These customers are primarily
interested in the health testing and often,
in fact, own
purebred dogs.
You might be
interested in a
purebred because you want a
dog of a certain size or temperament, or you might have a hankering to hunt him or show him.
Whether you have a
purebred dog or a «Heinz 57,» you'll probably be
interested in the answer to this question.
In the process of tallying the numbers of purebred dogs in America — or at least those that are registered — the American Kennel Club detected some interesting trends, such as how the nation's most popular dog, the Labrador retriever, is losing ground in some town
In the process of tallying the numbers of
purebred dogs in America — or at least those that are registered — the American Kennel Club detected some interesting trends, such as how the nation's most popular dog, the Labrador retriever, is losing ground in some town
in America — or at least those that are registered — the American Kennel Club detected some
interesting trends, such as how the nation's most popular
dog, the Labrador retriever, is losing ground
in some town
in some towns.
DKC's membership is a blend of people from the Four Corners Region who own
purebred and / or mix breed
dogs and share an
interest in canine activities and welfare.
For those
interested in adopting a
purebred, 25 % to 30 % of shelter
dogs are
purebred, according to the Humane Society.
To those breeders, breeding a
purebred dog is of very little
interest since their mission is not to match an arbitrary standard mainly based on looks, but instead it is to breed
in order to better their bloodline's purpose and skills.
The Mission of the Health Committee shall be to assist Boston Terrier Breeders
in improving the health of the
purebred Boston Terrier breeding stock by helping bring their
dog's natural qualities to perfection, and
in so doing advance and protect the
interests of the Breed.
We hope it will help reward Cavalier Junior Handlers academic achievements and maintain their enthusiastic
interest in the sport of
purebred dogs.
Below is a very
interesting documentary that has caused a real stir
in the world of
purebred dog breeding.
The objects of the Club shall be: (a) to encourage and promote quality
in the breeding of
purebred Great Danes and to do all possible to bring their natural qualities to perfection; (b) to urge members and breeders to accept the standard of the breed as approved by the American Kennel Club as the only standard of excellence by which Great Danes shall be judged; (c) to do all
in its power to protect and advance the
interests of the breed by encouraging sportsmanlike competition at
dog shows and obedience trials; (d) to conduct sanctioned and licensed specialty shows and obedience trials under the rules and Regulations of the American Kennel Club.
You can never forget that breeders are still trying to run a business at the end of the day, so it is only
in their best
interest to advertise the benefits to owning a
purebred, and even perpetuating the myth that certain positive attributes can not be found
in shelter
dogs.
by Patti Strand The number of
dogs entering US shelters has reached an all - time low, and the number of
purebred dogs found
in shelters has dropped to about 5 %, according to a study just released by the National Animal
Interest Alliance (NAIA), an advocacy organization for responsible animal ownership.
As recorded
in the AKC Gazette, February 2010 issue: «The AKC's Management Disciplinary Committee has suspended the following individuals from all AKC privileges for ten years, effective January 11, 2010, and imposed a $ 2,000 fine for conduct prejudicial to
purebred dogs,
purebred dog events, or to the best
interests of the American Kennel Club based on their violation of the AKC's Cruelty Conviction Policy: Ms. Kathy Jo Bauck A.K.A..
Did the release of umpteen «Benji» movies spark an
interest in shelter
dogs or is this phenomena specific to
purebreds?
Objectives of the Club To encourage and promote quality
in the breeding of
purebred Havanese and to do all possible to bring their natural qualities to perfection; To encourage the organization of independent local Havanese Specialty Clubs
in those localities where there are sufficient fanciers of the breed to meet the requirements of The American Kennel Club; To urge members and breeders to accept the standard of the breed approved by The American Kennel Club as the only standard of excellence by which Havanese shall be judged; To do all
in its power to protect and advance the
interests of the breed and to encourage sportsmanlike competition at
dog shows, obedience trials and agility events; To conduct sanctioned matches, specialty shows, obedience trials and agility trials under the rules of The American Kennel Club.