They fully know the value of being a breeder
of dogs with good temperament.
Not exact matches
Because
of this, choosing a
dog whose
temperament meshes
well with your lifestyle is critical.
By mixing the desirable traits
of the Maltese and the Poodle the Maltipoo is lively,
good natured, friendly intelligent
dog with an excellent
temperament.
Usually the
best age is school age, but, in the meantime, keep a
dog with a great
temperament around younger children to prepare them for one
of their own.
Shelters were started
with the idea
of getting unwanted, feral
dogs off
of the street for the health and safety
of the public, and placing those lost and wandering specimens that displayed
good temperaments into loving homes.
Even
dogs with good temperaments can tire
of being laid on, yelled at, and having their tail pulled.
In terms
of temperament, the Schnoodle is generally a friendly and active
dog with a
good deal
of intelligence.
We do not consider our
dogs for breeding stock until they have met a MINIMUM
of the following: Champion titled in AT LEAST 2 different registries, holding AT LEAST 4 performance titles, has earned their Canine
Good Citizen Certificate, and has been Health tested for hips, cardio and thyroid disease, has correct body structure, exemplary anatomy,
with superior
temperament and natural working ability, including outstanding genetic value.
The affectionate
temperament of the Siberian Husky makes them
good with children, but like
with all
dogs, supervision is important when together.
Still,
with careful study
of pedigrees it is
better odds than breeding
dogs with unknown faults and
temperaments or breeding
dogs known to have produced puppies
with health or
temperament issues or whose siblings or other closely related
dogs have done so.
This is an attempt to recreate the type
of dog seen in our old painting above, but
with a
better temperament that more reflects the modern
dog's nature.
As this article has hopefully made clear, it is important to consider not only the specific breed
of dog you will choose, but also the
dog's individual
temperament and how it might fit into your family structure.
With these caveats, here is the list for breeds that are known to be
good with children.
Usually not
dog fighters, but they will fight if provoked
Good ones are good with children, so long as the children are good with dogs Distracted by bird scent, but that can easily be managed through training Popularity has ruined many of the spaniel breeds, so watch out for Temperament probl
Good ones are
good with children, so long as the children are good with dogs Distracted by bird scent, but that can easily be managed through training Popularity has ruined many of the spaniel breeds, so watch out for Temperament probl
good with children, so long as the children are
good with dogs Distracted by bird scent, but that can easily be managed through training Popularity has ruined many of the spaniel breeds, so watch out for Temperament probl
good with dogs Distracted by bird scent, but that can easily be managed through training Popularity has ruined many
of the spaniel breeds, so watch out for
Temperament problems.
We take pride in the health,
temperament and raising
of our puppies /
dogs to provide your family
with the
best next family member.
Also, you can do yourself a big favor by getting expert advice on picking the right breed and
dog for your home, some behavioral problems are genetic, and you can save yourself a lot
of heartache if you get a
dog with a
good temperament.
A great way to introduce adult
dogs is to take a nice long walk on leash together
with appropriately matched
dogs of good temperament and
good social skills and
with known, responsible owners.
His compact, sturdy body and charming
temperament, together
with his rounded head, lustrous dark eye, and
well cushioned face, proclaim him a
dog of distinction and character.
Food sensitivity can run in families, so it is wise not to breed
dogs with these problems together, but instead, if they are
of good quality and
temperament, to select away from the problem by breeding to mates that have never expressed food intolerance issues.
If you are still in the process
of choosing a
dog for your family, you have the benefit
of being able to choose a
dog who has the
best possible chance
of living harmoniously
with children because you can choose a
dog who has the appropriate
temperament, and you can dedicate the time to instill
good manners and sociability from the start.
I have worked
with hundreds
of dogs and am pretty
good at picking up on their energy, reading their body language, and assessing
temperament.
They consider all breeds
of dogs, but they first need to make sure that they have a
good temperament and the ability to perform the tasks that their future owners will need help
with.
We want to have a
good idea
of the
dog's background and
temperament before we try to match the
dog with a family.
In fact, because many breeders have a sole, driving focus
of producing
dogs with a blue coat and nose, they lose sight
of the more important trait: a
good temperament!
As was the case
with the
temperament of the designer breed
dog, such is the case
with their looks as
well.
We offer every type
of Bernese Mountain
Dog owner or prospective owner opportunities to learn about and have fun
with the breed, from the prospective puppy buyer who is looking for a healthy puppy
with good temperament, to the fancier
with many years
of experience in breeding and showing Bernese.
Only chooses breeding stock that will improve the breed i.e. healthy
dogs with good temperaments that are
good examples
of the breed
Aside from regular day - to - day care like feeding, grooming and exercise, the responsibilities
of a foster home may include basic training (like housetraining, walking on leash, sit, down, etc.), behavior modification (to correct problems such as marking, jumping, mouthing, barking, destructive chewing, dashing through doors, etc.), socialization and
temperament evaluation (to determine whether the
dog is a
good fit
with different types
of people and other animals), medical care (dispensing medication, taking the
dog to vet appointments) and
of course plenty
of playtime and snuggling.
If there is any one thing I'd like to get across
with this article, is the importance
of getting a
dog from a
good hobby breeder, from someone committed to the breed, who isn't in it for making money over producing quality
dogs, from someone who cares to produce the
best dogs with the
best temperament and health, someone who is therefore heavily involved in their breed.
On the other hand, there are a LOT
of backyard breeders out there, that charge as much as a
good breeder would, for
dogs with serious health and
temperament problems.
These are just a few examples
of small
dog breeds that may not do too
well with small children either because
of temperament or size.
It can be difficult to identify which
dog breeders are actually putting top priority on producing puppies
with the
good health,
temperament, and early socialization that allow them to develop into this type
of companion.
Their strong bite strength
of 540 psi is matched
with a strong
temperament, meaning that it takes an experienced
dog owner to bring out the
best in this
dog breed.
At the same time that our companion
dogs deserve a
better start in life,
dog lovers who make the big decision to adopt a new
dog into their family deserve a
better chance
of finding
dogs with the
good health,
temperament, and early socialization that will allow them to develop into the simpatico type
of companion that we are all looking for.
So at the same time that we support shelter adoption for those individuals who are willing to take a leap
of faith on a
dog that has fallen on hard times and needs a second chance, we also need to focus on developing a
better paradigm in which companion
dogs are created responsibly by breeders who put top priority on responsibly producing puppies
with excellent health and
temperament and who provide those puppies
with optimal early socialization and training.
The «
Temperament Correct» pit bull: seeks out human interaction; is responsive, biddable and eager to please; may be genetically predisposed to aggression towards other
dogs or animals; is appropriately submissive; is
well balanced and optimistic; enjoys handling; presents
good eye contact; is able to be calm in the presence
of other
dogs on leash or — if initially leash reactive - can learn how to tolerate their presence; is willing to connect
with handler during high arousal; can be handled safely even in times
of high arousal; accepts a reasonable amount
of confinement; drops arousal levels quickly when removed from a stressful situation; is social
with people
of all types; is responsive and
good natured; is never aggressive towards humans.
You need to know how to pick your way through this minefield
of misinformation, or else you're going to end up
with a crossbred
dog who does NOT have a moderate appearance, moderate
temperament, and
good health.
The Malinois is possessed
of an incredible sense
of humor and those
with suitable
temperament do quite
well in the
dog sports.
The spaniel sporting
dog also brings in a normally great
temperament, ease
of training and generally get along
well with other
dogs.
* has spent a number
of years studying and learning about their breed * is active in one or more breed clubs or similar groups and thus is in regular contact
with other people in the breed * knows their breeding stock inside and out for several generations back * has an «eye for a
dog» and has developed a detailed picture
of the type
of dog they're breeding toward * almost always compete in some in some sort
of activity
with their
dogs (conformation, working activities, obedience etc.) so as to have a realistic idea
of how their
dogs compare to others
of the same the breed * is knowledgable about the hereditary problems that occur in their breed and has the appropriate tests done prior to breeding in order to decrease the likelihood
of their occurance in their pups * considers
temperament important * is knowledgable about the mating and whelping
of dogs in general, so as to minimize the chances
of injury or death to the breeding
dogs * is extremely concerned
with the quality
of the homes that their puppies are destinied for, to the point
of not performing a breeding if they don't feel
good homes will be available for the pups * never has more
dogs of their own than they are properly able to care for * is willing and able to educate and build a relationship
with their puppy buyers * is honest * uses spay / neuter contracts and / or limited registration to prevent the casual breeding
of their puppies * is ALWAYS willing to take back a
dog of their breeding if a puppy buyer can not keep it for any reason.
What you need to look for in a trainer are: a willingness to get the job done in the way that
best benefits you and your
dog, timely results
with your
dog, hands - on work
with lots
of different
dogs of varying breeds and
temperaments, and an easy - to - learn - from style.
If you're buying a puppy, always do your research and work
with a responsible breeder who can provide health clearances on their
dogs, and who is committed to the
well - being and
good temperament of their puppies.
Considering the slow maturation
of the Canaan
Dog and the importance
of assuring that breeding stock is free
of genetic or other health problems, a minimum breeding
of age
of three (3) is seriously recommended in order for the breeders to determine
with greater certainty that the parents are
of good health,
temperament, and structure.
Socialization and
temperament evaluation (to determine whether the
dog is
good with different types
of people and other animals)
Limit interaction
with your pets: Until you have a
better understanding
of the
dog's health and
temperament, it's
best to limit interaction
with your pets.
Most adult
dogs with good temperaments will growl or snarl at recklessly playful puppies in order to set boundaries
of acceptable behavior.
Are there some breeds or
temperaments of dogs that do
better with this kind
of training than others?
The
temperament and behavior
of each
dog is carefully evaluated while they are in foster care so that we can match each
dog with the home that is
best suited to meet their unique needs.
They often have behavioural and
temperament problems as
well, resulting from a complete lack
of socialization
with humans or other
dogs.
Included in the definition
of integrity are breeders who strive toward producing
dogs with sound
temperament, working ability,, OVC or SV «a» stamp certified hips and elbows, and
good health.
Setter and the Russian Retriever are described in detail in numerous writings, but the descriptions
of appearance as
well as
temperament are incongruous
with those
of the
dogs, which Lord Tweedmouth recorded as being in his kennel.