Sentences with phrase «of responsible breeding practices»

In addition, the veterinary technician can play a role in advising a dog owner of responsible breeding practices.

No, many of them are simply ignorant of responsible breeding practices and unaware of what they're really doing.

«Reinforce the basic concepts of responsible breeding practice for novice breeders and puppy buyers as tried and tested by experienced breeders over many years.

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It may sadden you to know that your new canine companion more than likely comes from a puppy mill, which the ASPCA defines as «a large - scale commercial dog breeding operation that places profit over the well - being of its dogs — who are often severely neglected — and acts without regard to responsible breeding practices».

The purpose of the IGCC is the preservation and welfare of Italian Greyhounds through responsible breeding practices, the continuing education of IGCC members and the public as well as the provision of a rescue service for IGs in distress or in situations where no one (breeder or owner) is willing to take responsibility for the their care and rehoming.

More responsible breeding practices and an increased interest in keeping dogs indoors has led to a decrease in the number of «surplus» dogs available.

The overpopulation of pets is an unfortunate consequence of large scale breeding practices (puppy mills, etc.), consumer demand for particular dog and cat breeds, and less than responsible pet ownership (backyard breeding, refusal to spay / neuter, impulse acquisition, etc.).

As the future of our wonderful breed depends upon responsible breeding practices, the ASTC strongly encourages its members and the general public to conduct health screening and testing of all breeding stock.

My study of dog bite - related fatalities occurring over the past five decades has identified the poor ownership / management practices involved in the overwhelming majority of these incidents: owners obtaining dogs, and maintaining them as resident dogs outside of regular, positive human interaction, often for negative functions (i.e. guarding / protection, fighting, intimidation / status); owners failing to humanely contain, control and maintain their dogs (chained dogs, loose roaming dogs, cases of abuse / neglect); owners failing to knowledgably supervise interaction between children and dogs; and owners failing to spay or neuter dogs not used for competition, show, or in a responsible breeding program.

Because this breed is prone to so many health problems, a majority of which can be inherited, responsible breeding practices are of the utmost importance.

To provide educational programs that promote the health and training of the Labrador Retriever, and responsible ownership and breeding practices.

The club advocates responsible breeding practices, adherence to the breed standard, appropriate health screening, responsible pet ownership, and most of all — having fun with your Boston Terrier!

Instances of hip dysplasia can be reduced through responsible breeding practices.

Responsible breeding practices including genetic testing can help to reduce the instance of genetic conditions.

If you contact one of our members, and they know of someone else who has puppies, but that person is not a participating ESSFTA member, we have no way of knowing if they adhere to responsible breeding practices.

While the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association understands the issue of an overburdened shelter system and supports any action that promotes compassionate care of animals, including responsible breeding practices, the proposed Companion Animal and Consumer Protection ordinance under consideration by Cook County has a direct impact on the pets, the pet owners, consumers, and the small businesses in Cook County.

This understanding reflects on our general priorities of hound welfare and responsible, researched breeding practices.

The Golden Retriever Club of America (GRCA) strongly supports and actively promotes a wide range of programs to educate the public about responsible breeding practices and responsibilities of dog ownership.

This code is established to protect and advance the interests of Canaan Dogs and to provide standards for responsible ownership and breeding practices.

Traits of a responsible breeder include: • Breeding for health and temperament, not «looks» or a fad • Practicing genetic health testing • Keeping a puppy until eight weeks of age / not letting it go too early • Having only one or two breeds • Having a manageable number of dogs / breeding only one litter at a time • Willing to take the dog back, should at any time you be unable to care for it • Questioning you to make sure your family is a good match for the breed or a particular puppy • Willing to answer your questions regarding the breed, health problems to consider, and your particular puppy A responsible breeder can be a valuable tool to help you decide what type of dog is right for you, and can provide a healthy well roundeBreeding for health and temperament, not «looks» or a fad • Practicing genetic health testing • Keeping a puppy until eight weeks of age / not letting it go too early • Having only one or two breeds • Having a manageable number of dogs / breeding only one litter at a time • Willing to take the dog back, should at any time you be unable to care for it • Questioning you to make sure your family is a good match for the breed or a particular puppy • Willing to answer your questions regarding the breed, health problems to consider, and your particular puppy A responsible breeder can be a valuable tool to help you decide what type of dog is right for you, and can provide a healthy well roundebreeding only one litter at a time • Willing to take the dog back, should at any time you be unable to care for it • Questioning you to make sure your family is a good match for the breed or a particular puppy • Willing to answer your questions regarding the breed, health problems to consider, and your particular puppy A responsible breeder can be a valuable tool to help you decide what type of dog is right for you, and can provide a healthy well rounded puppy!

Responsible breeding practices are the best way to prevent the passing of these conditions.

Through our participation in the program, we have improved our documentation practices, enhanced public perception and awareness about responsible dog breeding and highlighted our dedication to ensuring dogs are well cared for,» said Terry Buening of My PawPaws Puppies, one of the first breeders to receive certification.

Responsible breeding practices may help to reduce the incidence of these conditions but, unfortunately, inbreeding is fairly common with this breed which only serves to increase the risk for health problems.

It is written to provide guidelines for responsible ownership and ethical breeding practices, and it is dedicated to the preservation and welfare of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi.

To provide a source of public education about the Weimeraner breed and to encourage responsible breeding practices and consumer education.

The Greater Manchester Police is a member of the Kennel Club's Accredited Breeder Scheme, whose members agree to follow responsible breeding practices in order to ensure their puppies have the best chance of leading healthy, happy lives.

The practice of importing dogs from developing countries not only prevents us from making further progress against «pet overpopulation,» in time it could also diminish the responsible breeding and placement of well - bred, healthy dogs and cats.Many conscientious dog breeders are so concerned about «pet overpopulation'they have already accepted the idea that a good breeder is one who seldom breeds.

The AKC and other kennel clubs don't recognize the Teacup as a separate variety of the breed, and breeding practices for the «Teacup» are controversial and widely discouraged by responsible breeders.

In order to protect, preserve and advance the interest of German Shepherd Dogs, the GSDCA is providing written guidelines for responsible ownership and ethical breeding practices, to strive to conserve and improve the breed in structure, temperament and working ability.

Our Club will work as before to develop and promote the Cavalier according to the Breed Standard, and to protect the breed through the encouragement of responsible and careful breeding practBreed Standard, and to protect the breed through the encouragement of responsible and careful breeding practbreed through the encouragement of responsible and careful breeding practices.

To support and promote the study and practice of responsible breeding principles as applied to dogs in general and the English Springer Spaniel in particular.

A friend of mine has a standing reward offer for anyone that can find a pet shop with truly responsible selling practices (including proper breeding for good genetic health and lifetime take back of their animals).

The goal of this site is to educate the public on responsible breeding practices.

«10 Delise, based upon her study of fatal attacks over the past five decades, has identified  poor ownership / management practices involved in the overwhelming majority of these incidents: owners obtaining dogs, and maintaining them as resident dogs outside of the household for purposes other than as family pets (i.e. guarding / protection, fighting, intimidation / status); owners failing to humanely contain, control and maintain their dogs (chained dogs, loose roaming dogs, cases of abuse / neglect); owners failing to knowledgably supervise interaction between children and dogs; and owners failing to spay or neuter resident dogs not used for competition, show, or in a responsible breeding program.4