Sentences with phrase «local hobby breeders»

Pat Boyd, a boxer breeder and president of the Jupiter - Tequesta Dog Club, said local hobby breeders, prevented by local law from breeding more than 19 puppies a year, can not keep up with the demand for pure - bred animals.

Very often there are local hobby breeders that advertise their animals for a fairly low price; and many give them away free.

Not exact matches

Instead, head straight into the pet store that helps adopt out unwanted pets, your local humane society or to a reputable breeder who puts care and attention into her hobby.

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.

Petland's spokeswoman says the store's policy is to source puppies only from local adoption groups, hobby breeders (as defined by the Animal Welfare Act), and USDA - licensed breeders with no direct violations on their latest inspection report.

Some rely in part on local «hobby» breeders.

As local ordinances try to restrict the best of our hobby breeders, and after decades of pressure to reduce the numbers of litters produced, the prospective puppy buyer has less success in finding a local breeder that suits their needs.

If someone wants a pedigree dog for condo size limits for instance, trained working ADA or Search Dog, pick an adult from a local shelter if available or buy from a reputable hobby breeder.

Non-commercial breeders, hobby breeders, occasional breeders, backyard breeders should also be bound by the same requirements and should be obliged to register each litter with their local authority and be issued a reference before they can offer the puppies for sale.