Sentences with phrase «lived as breeders»

There is a wonderful after life after the horrible life they have lived as breeders.

Not exact matches

The term «birthmother» was invented to limit our role in our children's lives to 1) being production units («breeders» as social workers also called us) whose sole purpose was to serve a genital function, and 2) to having only been parents at the time of birth, but not afterwards.
N. Pulcher lives in family groups with up to 25 individuals, with one breeder pair and several helpers participating in territory defence and raising of offspring — known as «cooperative breeding».
The rules proposed by the Commercial Pet Breeders Board ensure basic necessities such as food, water, living conditions and veterinary care.
Often, «backyard breeders» have decided that selling «living property» is a good way to make money, so they have may have purchased or acquired a male and one or two females and then they let nature take its course as early in the dog's life and as often as possible.
An unsocialized dog, such as one that the breeder has held onto for much too long, will be, almost always, a perpetually fearful and spooky dog, and will be unable to adapt to a normal life with you.
Yes, the living conditions for animals in a puppy mill as compared to the facilities of a «responsible backyard breeder» may be quite different.
A New Hampshire breeder, who was arrested for cruelty to animals when dozens of dogs and cats were found living in filth, was selling puppies from Russia for as much as $ 1,900 each on the Internet.
Life happens and as a dog breeder of many years standing, I know that there will occasionally be problems, but it should always be the desire of a good dog breeder to place healthy puppies and to stand behind her puppies if a problem occurs.
As custodians of the breed, the foremost aim of the Shar Pei Club of Great Britain is to promote the health and well - being of the breed and with that in mind, breeders must strive to breed healthy puppies to live healthy lives and bring life - long pleasure to their owners.
Nature immediately weeds out that unhealthy gene package just as it does other serious congenital defects unless breeders intercede to prolong life.
A rescued dog can bring as much, if not more, love and joy into your life as a dog purchased from a breeder.
If you've never been a breeder or seen life through their eyes as you hold your little puppy, please don't criticize.
Picasso's breeder may have seen him as a lost profit, but Luvable Dog Rescue saw him for who he truly was: a loving, funny, affectionate dog who deserved a life full of happiness.
This was a new concept for me, as it went against my life long belief about and attitude towards breeders.
She's the most precious pup ever, an English Bulldog I got from a rescue shelter, a breeder didn't want her anymore but I am so happy she came into our loving home as I couldn't imagine my life without sweet little Lola, her face is so pudgy and cute I want to kiss it all the time!
The HSUS Breeders Advisory and Resource Council (BARC) is composed of responsible breeders from around the country who have a particular interest in improving the lives of dogs bred in the inhumane, commercial breeding facilities known as puppBreeders Advisory and Resource Council (BARC) is composed of responsible breeders from around the country who have a particular interest in improving the lives of dogs bred in the inhumane, commercial breeding facilities known as puppbreeders from around the country who have a particular interest in improving the lives of dogs bred in the inhumane, commercial breeding facilities known as puppy mills.
A good - quality breeder will also be happy to show you the parents and the rest of the litter and as well as their living quarters.
However, we must realize that not all kittens sold by breeders will be going to live in as controlled an environment as a cattery provides.
Breeders often have even older puppies that didn't quite live up to their promise as show dogs or retirees who would love to spend the rest of their lives as pampered pets.
If only the KC with its well - stocked bank account — all those litter registrations from breeders, large and small scale certainly amount to a hefty sum — were as efficient as a tiny, voluntary group of investigators who know exactly what the conditions some of the breeding dogs supplying Pixieland puppies are forced to live in, while the KC ponderously investigates.
Each one from a breeder folks would likely label a BYB simply because they are «farms» (I saw more than one article online specifically defining farmers whom breed dogs as BYBs because hey — someone who breeds goats, cows, etc. for a living and to feed the rest of us clearly has no idea when it comes to breeding dogs).
As the breeder, you are responsible for the life of the dog, the owner is responsible for the daily care, health and well - being of the dog.
The commercial breeders will go nuts as they depend on reproducing pets to make a living.
Many breeders have retired show cats for adoption, and these adults are a great option for some, as this breed retains their loving nature their whole lives.
Marc Abraham, Kennel Club veterinary advisor and narrator of the STOP Puppy Farming film, said: «There is now an alarming trend which is seeing breeders view dogs just as commodities without any regard for their rights as living creatures.
A Boston, when bred without due consideration as to the Standard, often have structure faults that are so severe that the quality of life for that puppy will not be as good as one that was produced by a knowledgeable and caring breeder.
We recognise that many of our breeders breed dogs within their own home where the dogs live as family pets and have no special facilities.
How can the breeder possibly know what the qualities of a dog are as a companion unless the breeder is living with the dogs as companions?
I'm incredibly grateful to all those who have supported us along the way and who continue support our growth and development as a team - Linda Barter as matchmaker and puppy raising mentor; Kim Wurster as breeder of the best dog ever; Nancy Haverstock Abplanalp and Donna Hill as our primary professional training support; Sandra Walther as public access training buddy; Christy Corp - Minamiji and clan as second family who gave him stability when I was in the hospital for weeks; the UCD vet behavior team (I think Michelle Borchardt was the first one who told me I could do it); my online training mentors in crime, I mean, um, um (Patty Aguirre, Cheryl Bloom, Karen Johnson Lawrence, Jo Butler, Carol Hall, Micha Michlewicz, Lynn Shrove and many more); my family, who financially backed this questionable startup and took him on countless walks and dog park trips; all of the local people who helped socialize and puppy sit him; and of course his entire online fan club, who made me laugh and supported me when I was feeling down about training and life in general.
As a breeder, you're responsible for their lives.
It is important to feel comfortable with the breeder you buy a dog from, as they should be there for the whole life of the dog to offer you advice, encouragement and friendship.
As a breeder we are here for the life of the puppy that we brought into the world.
Groups as diverse as, and often at odds with one another as, the Humane Society of the United States, canine behavior experts, the American Kennel Club, PETA, Animal Rights Activists, breed rescue groups, veterinarians, obedience training instructors, and most reputable breeders of sound, healthy dogs, are in strong agreement that live puppies should not be given as Christmas gifts.
Well past time that limits should be placed on the amount of dogs any breeder can have, for dogs are not livestock and should not live as such.
However, sadly the program was short - lived, as there were too few breeders willing to open their doors to be voluntarily inspected!
These are living, breathing, creatures, but they are regarded as nothing more than a product to be sold for profit by many irresponsible breeders.
A Tribute to Crystal My beautiful Crystal came to me in 2008 as a foster after being a breeder dog all of her life.
Elvin sure is happy with that plan; after all, he started life as a «throw - away» puppy from a backyard breeder who figured he couldn't make money selling an «imperfect» dog.
If these breeders truly cared about dogs as living creatures and not about them as a COMMODITY, they'd have only as many dogs as they could love and support — FOR THEIR ENTIRE LIVES.
Mill dogs live for a purpose that makes them «special» to no one, other than a mill breeder who views them as a way to make a profit.
As a responsible new puppy parent, the best thing you can do for your relationship with your puppy is to research, and then buy, from a responsible breeder, a breeder who has made the most out of the early weeks of your new puppy's life.
This breed is very unique, and the key is to find a breeder that knows and understands the breed and they will choose a pup for you and your personality, Please do not take offence to this they have a lot of knowledge when it comes to the Breed and they are doing this to protect the Breed and you, The key to a C.O. is in the first 15 months of their life they are studying you and how you reqct to everyone so when that 15 - 16 month age comes along if you have not trained the dog then, they will act the way you did in that circumstance and they will do so with the intention to purely protect their owner / s - family and property to the death, literally, and when you have a dog that has as much power as a C.O.
A lot of breeders do only keep as many dogs as they can support for their entire lives.
Breeders were careful during breeding processes and so your Standard Schnauzer should live a healthy, happy life as long as you feed it nutritious food.
Contemporary breeders are increasingly opting for surgical sterilisation of these offspring to ensure they will not be bred but can live into maturity as non-showing, non-breeding pets.
Buying a pet from a breeder should be carefully considered as there are not many regulations governing the breeders here locally which can result in over-breeding of parent animals, sick offspring with a myriad of life - long health issues, and an increase in pets that are dumped in shelters.
These facilities are often horrific, especially for the breeder dogs, who may never see the light of day as long as they live.
It has always been important to us to rescue vs buy from a breeder, as that saves two lives: the one we adopt and the one who takes that place at the shelter.
If you would prefer an older dog, a breeder may have a retired show dog that would like to spend the rest of its life as a pampered only pet, or be able to refer you to a reputable Shih Tzu rescue organization that knows the breed well, has screened its dogs, and can, once again, find the Shih Tzu best suited to YOU.
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