Never
meet a breeder at an off - site location, and never have a puppy shipped to you sight - unseen.
Always
meet the breeder at their breeding site.
Not exact matches
At the May 19
meeting, activists and area pet owners again urged the three committee members to support a ban on sales from commercial
breeders, citing inhumane conditions in puppy mills that can give pets lasting health problems.
The Northern States Governors» Forum
at the weekend held a
meeting with the national leadership and state chapters of the Miyetti Allah Cattle
Breeders Association of...
But Cavendish is susceptible to the new Foc Tropical Race 4 (Foc - TR4) strain, and could
meet the same fate as Gros Michel if the fungus reaches Latin America, the world's leading banana exporter, says Rony Swennen of the Catholic University of Leuven in Belgium, and a banana
breeder at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture in Dar es Salaam.
While dog
breeders that produce dogs to sell to brokers must be licensed by USDA, those that sell puppies directly to the consumer are not required to hold a federal license; in Oklahoma they are not required to
meet any standards
at all.
The
breeders have been in attendance
at these
meetings but animal welfare advocates have not.
Since 2013, the subcommittee has orchestrated several successes and positive outcomes, some of which include: • Collaborating with the PIJAC Zoonosis committee to update the Healthy Herp Handling poster promoting healthy reptile and amphibian handling practices; develop the Zoonotic Disease Prevention Series for Retailers; draft informative store signage on how to prevent zoonotic diseases; participate in
meetings on rodent and reptile disease transmission with the Centers for Disease Control; and produce and revise best management practices (BMP) documents; • Collaborating with the United States Association of Reptile Keepers on past and current attempts to pass legislation, ordinances, and regulatory activity that may impact herp ownership and related businesses; • Attending Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)
meetings with reports and summary of actions affecting import and export of reptiles; • Addressing the 2013 Center for Biological Diversity petition to list 53 herp species under the Endangered Species Act; • Reviewing and commenting on the recent US Fish and Wildlife status review on the proposal to list wood turtles under the Endangered Species Act; • Submitting comments on proposed listing of flat - tailed tortoise and spider tortoise under the Endangered Species Act; • Introducing federal legislation in 2013 to allow for the export of certain constrictors listed as injurious in air shipments with aircraft that land in a state for refueling; • Providing volunteer support for auctions
at 2013 National Reptile
Breeders Expo and several North American Reptile
Breeders Conferences; • Providing extensive consultation on constrictor caging standards in Ohio.
PLC members represent manufacturers, distributors, retailers, veterinarians and
breeders, and 32 industry leaders were in attendance
at the
meeting.
Backers of increased restrictions on dog
breeders in North Carolina recorded a conversation with a state Senator who opposes the bill
at a
meeting earlier this month and, as a result, some Republican leaders say there will be no vote on a proposed puppy mill law this year.
American Kennel Club investigator Keith Russell drew applause
at a Clermont County Kennel Club, (Ohio)
meeting recently when he explained the new humane policy drafted by AKC and told the audience that the registry would suspend privileges of any
breeder who donated a dog or puppy to a raffle or auction.
Folks who go the
breeder route should interview and
meet with as many
breeders as they can, and
at the end of the process, they should end up with someone they trust and know they can have a good long - term relationship with.
This includes
meeting the dog
at the shelter or the
breeder's home and may involve
at least one visit to your house.
If you have older children, we recommend that you take the kids to
meet the Shiba
at the owner or
breeder's house before making a decision.
Within six months of date of sale (or when all pre-existing agreements between
breeder and buyer have been
met),
breeders shall provide buyers,
at no extra cost, with registration papers for all dogs sold, a current CKC breed standard and
at least a three - generation pedigree.
â $ «Forced spay - neuter laws generally exempt commercial
breeders (a / k / a â $ œpuppy millsâ $ and WILL NOT affect clueless, careless and greedy under - the - radar quick - buck
breeders who sell for through flyers, the Internet or
at swap
meets or even in supermarket parking lots.
To be a part of it, a
breeder must volunteer
at least 24 hours for the pet industry, attend MPBA chapter
meetings, and be state and USDA licensed, among other qualifications.
If you want a specific breed of dog, you can find nearly any breed
at a breed - specific rescue, or find a responsible
breeder that specializes in that particular breed (and will not sell a puppy to you without
meeting you first).
If a
breeder won't allow you to
meet the parents and the rest of the litter
at their home, it's usually a huge red flag and you should move on to the next
breeder on your list.
Information was disseminated
at meetings of dog owners and in newsletters for dog owners and
breeders (e.g., American Kennel Club - Canine Health Foundation), e-mail lists for dog owners and
breeders (e.g., 9/11 search dogs and agility groups), owner - oriented dog publications (e.g., Celebrating Greyhounds magazine), and e-mails forwarded by participants.
If you can't find a pet you want
at your local shelter or on Petfinder.com (they do nt» SELL them over the Internet, they just let you know who to contact if you're interested in adopting) then find a private
breeder that will let you come to the house and
meet the Mother of the puppy.
And when I contacted the auction's owner to ask for an interview, he was welcoming and spent an entire day with me, talking openly about his personal history, his current business practices and even taking me to
meet the types of
breeders he respects —
breeders whose dogs, when I got to their commercial - scale farms, were running and playing in spaces as big as many suburban backyards and even ballfields, dogs who came up to me to say hello and, in most cases, seemed just as happy and normal and healthy as my own two spoiled mutts
at home.
When buying a dog from a
breeder, always be sure to
meet the puppy's parents or
at least the mother, and see where the dogs live.
Belle - Belle came from a responsible
breeder in Texas whom I
met at a dog show.
At a meeting of Bluetick hunters from around the country at the home of C. O. Smith in Greenville Illinois in 1946 the Bluetick Breeders Association was forme
At a
meeting of Bluetick hunters from around the country
at the home of C. O. Smith in Greenville Illinois in 1946 the Bluetick Breeders Association was forme
at the home of C. O. Smith in Greenville Illinois in 1946 the Bluetick
Breeders Association was formed.
A prominent
breeder once said
at a BTCA
meeting about deafness «We all know deafness is bad, but if you want it, breed to it».
This means spending hours
at shows and on the sidelines
at canine sporting events where you will
meet other
breeders.
They sell dogs (or cats)
at a place where perspective owners can visit, and where the
breeders can
meet with and ask perspective owners questions.
Our next stop was Beverly Hills Kennel Club Show to take a look
at all the different breeds of dogs and
meet breeders.
Also thinking about it from the other side, if you were a
breeder, would you be happy to ship a puppy to someone you've never
met before?One tip is to check what else they are selling as they often have several ads for different puppies that are popular
at that time.
A reputable
breeder will invite you to see the conditions in which the puppy or kitten is being raised and
meet the parents — or
at least the mother.
You can
meet Arizona Sheltie
breeders at our club
meetings, which are listed in the Calendar section of our web site
The
Meet and Greet List is a way to talk to persons that are either not qualified
at this time or choose not to be on the CDCA
Breeders» List but would like to be available to educate potential owners about the ups and downs of Canaan Dog ownership.
In return for
meeting such stringent requirements, you should expect to receive a healthy, well - socialized puppy
at a fair price, as well as ongoing advice from the
breeder regarding its care, grooming, and feeding.Finding such a paragon of a
breeder is not always easy.
They sell dogs (or cats)
at a place perspective owners can visit, and where the
breeders can
meet with and ask prospective owners questions.»
They are inspected
at least yearly and must
meet or exceed 157 pages of stringent standards far higher than those expected of the average hobby
breeder.
Citizens from across West Virginia participating in Humane Lobby Day 2010 are assembling Thursday
at the state capital to rally in support of animal protection legislation and to
meet with lawmakers to urge them to pass animal protection bills to make cockfighting a felony and establish standards for commercial dog
breeders.
You can find out when Shih Tzu are being shown
at a dog show near where you live so that you can
meet breeders in your area.
The
breeder arranged for the buyer to
meet the puppy in a car park, where the puppy's mother was not present and she had no other siblings around her
at the time.
My boy is 3 he is a rescue from a back street
breeder at 9 weeks old so he has grown up with me but he is constantly growling snarling an snapping
at me when I try to pet him or if I want him to move or if I tell him off he also snaps
at strangers and other dogs (he was attacked badly last year by a dog so now is very defensive around them) but I can't understand his aggression towards other people who he has never
meet before and me and my family including my 13 year old brother I have tried Clicker training correction spray and god old fashioned shouting an a smack on the nose which resulted in me being bitten so i am
at a total lose as to what to do next is it a confidence thing or a dominance thing
Dr. Lindell has been an invited speaker
at meetings of paraprofessionals,
breeders, and pet owners.
Furthermore, the puppy mill
breeders typically refuse to allow prospective customers to
meet the pup's parents
at the place of business.
The odds are much more in your favor if you adopt one from a
breeder who shows her dogs, and who lets you
meet at least one parent of the puppy who you are considering adopting.
You've researched and found a breed you think will
meet at least most of your expectations, and with a
breeder you stand less of a chance of getting a dog that suffered abuse or a troubled past that will result in atypical temperament or other unpleasant surprises.
The rule creates an unfair burden on small
breeders who may depend on the ability to place dogs very selectively in known situations without physically
meeting with the purchaser
at the specific time of sale.
The
breeders showed up in force
at the October 7 commissioners»
meeting to protest the proposal.
The foundation surveys breed clubs to find out which diseases are considered most serious, considers grant proposals from scientists working
at universities and veterinary colleges for funding each year and reports on the progress made, and hosts annual education
meetings to acquaint
breeders and breed clubs with the progress made in various areas.
«If they're not going to go to a rescue or shelter,
at least invest enough time to
meet the
breeder in person and
meet the mother dog to ensure that you're not dealing with a puppy mill.»
Mrs. Katie Eldred, a
breeder presently living in British Columbia, was a resident in England
at the same time, and attended this historic
meeting.
They are exploited by the pet trade just like dogs and cats in mills. These
breeders count on and profit from impulse buys
at pet stores or along roadsides or
at flea markets or swap
meets.