Sentences with phrase «of responsible breeders»

The ultimate goal of the responsible breeder should be to improve the breed by producing attractive, healthy puppies with good temperament, whether for pet or show.

These networks should keep lists of responsible breeders as well as available dogs from rescues and shelters so that people can be directed to a dog that will meet their requirements.

If you can find a pet shop that has the qualities of a responsible breeder then by all means go right ahead and buy.

Or call a veterinarian, a training club, a kennel club, a groomer, or a boarding kennel for the name of a responsible breeder in your area.

First and foremost, know the signs of a responsible breeder, and don't settle for less.

The certification program, developed at the request of a group of responsible breeders, has been pilot tested with breeders since early 2015.

All pets should be spayed or neutered — with the exception of responsible breeders whose goal is to improve the breed and not make a few bucks.

DNA testing has become the badge of the responsible breeder, who only produces puppies from «health tested parents».

I also think that if an animal is not going to improve a breed in the hands of a responsible breeder, it needs to be spayed / neutered.

Well, actually it is the business of responsible breeders.

She maintains a list of responsible breeders who have a litter or are planning a litter in the near future and can advise you on availability and location.

Genetic management of their breed should be a core commitment of responsible breeders, and now we have tools that make this possible.

As common wisdom has it, look for your dog in the kennels of a responsible breeder or reputable shelter.

So first explore the qualities of a responsible breeder.

These are the signs of responsible breeders that have a lifetime commitment to the puppies they are breeding.

Keep in mind that the goal of the responsible breeder and the pet shop are very different.

With a screened and vetted network of responsible breeders, Gracious Beagle Puppies makes fetching your new best friend a simple and enjoyable experience.

Thanks to the wonderful work of responsible breeders, the Chi fancy has been able to greatly improve the temperament of this adorable breed.

It is our responsibility to provide a path for the next generation of responsible breeders to ensure that there is a future in breeding America's pets.

Those two extraordinary documents have withstood the test of time, and an IRS «Day of Reckoning» most surely awaits the «April Fools» who have heretofore sanctimoniously desecrated the Constitutional Rights of Responsible Breeders.

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 puppy mills.

The club led development of the breed and increased the number of responsible breeders and fanciers in the U.S. for 25 years until Mini Bulls achieved full recognition by the AKC as a distinct breed for competition in 1992.

[See position statement, Alternative Methods of Birth Control] The ASPCA strongly recommends that all companion dogs and cats, except those who are part of a responsible breeder's breeding program or where surgical sterilization is contraindicated for medical reasons, be spayed or neutered.

We need to work together, educate the public on the importance of responsible breeders, and share our bloodlines with other responsible breeders.

Although cross breed dogs are not recognized by the American Kennel Club, there are plenty of responsible breeders to be found especially if you live in an urban or metropolitan area.

Far from being a one - time event, Szeremy and the AKC GR team hope to make this an annual national celebration of responsible breeders and the value of all our wonderful purebred dogs.

Many of the solutions depend on legislation and regulations and call for an influx of government and private money: mandatory pet identification programs, testing and training for prospective pet owners, mandatory sterilization of pups sold in pet stores, elimination of backyard breeders, and certification of responsible breeders.

Hyperkeratosis (Cracked Pad) is a defect which is very rare in Irish Terriers, the incidence of which has reduced in recent years due to the dedication of responsible breeders.

and that doesn't lie at the feet of responsible breeders, that lies at the feet of the public in general.

Another practice of responsible breeders is to provide adequate vet care, including testing for disease and administering immunizations for their puppies at the proper time.

Unfortunately, animal welfare interests that paint all breeders with one «puppy - mill» brush often malign many of the responsible breeders.

Educate yourself about breeding standards, become involved with a network of responsible breeders and find a veterinarian who can be involved along the way.

«This particular condition is very rare in Irish Terriers these days because of the hard work of responsible breeders, and we are pleased to announce this new DNA test which will further help breeders make informed decisions when it comes to breeding, enable potential puppy buyers to be aware of issues which could affect their chosen breed, and ultimately protect and maintain the health of the breed.

Many breeds, especially those with large numbers of registered dogs, have regional clubs to provide social occasions for owners, host specialty shows, support area rescue efforts, provide breed education, and maintain a list of responsible breeders.

At the end of this article are some links explaining what is wrong with buying a pet shop puppy and the qualities of a responsible breeder.

Most people don't realize that it's a love for producing healthier and more sound animals, with better temperaments, that is the sole goal of a responsible breeder.