Not exact matches
Gina, mother
of two and self - proclaimed «feminist
breeder», has stepped away from her blog but you can still find articles
on how women can support each
other.
There are often dozens
of other pups
on the
breeder's premises, and they are kept in kennel runs adjacent to one another, where they can be seen, barked at incessantly, and / or goaded into dashing competitions, or display -
of - fierceness contests.
They are expensive, but many bearded dragon
breeders will use these cages since you can stack them
on top
of each
other to save space.
If we, who so deeply care for them, do not use the appropriate words to speak and act
on their behalf, to educate
others, to free them from the outdated and cruel paradigm
of animal ownership, animal exploitation there can be no doubt that our nation's puppy mills, backyard
breeders, laboratories, factory farms and slaughter houses will not do so for us.
U.S. federal law under the Animal Welfare Act allows
breeders to keep animals in cages with wire flooring that are stacked
on top
of each
other.
Although the rest
of the states remain silent and have no laws regulating
breeders at all, and
other states don't even require ANY licenses and inspections, these new standards set by states, and operating
on the territory
of those states, is a big step toward strict regulation
of the industry, and perhaps abolishing it as phenomena in the future.
Where a Havanese puppy does not fall into one
of the colour choices listed
on the registration form, a
breeder may choose to identify the colour / pattern as «
other» and then define it.
A LOT
OF BREEDERS ARE GOING TO BE UPSET WITH ME WHEN THEY READ THIS, and with you if you require it from them, but when you've been
on the
other side, and had a pet with health or temperament problems, and had to either put the dog to death, or had to pay massive medical bills, and lived with the heartache, you'll agree with me 100 %!
The Group supported the point made at the Seminar and in the Kennel Club Code
of Ethics that
breeders must advise purchasers
of the current position
on CT and
other health issues affecting the breed and not just answer questions.
Puppies posted
on the scam website look at the Address bar, all these are screen shots: Where I found the actual photos, if you look at this
breeder below they have plenty
other photos
of their puppies in the red wagon also... The puppy with the rubiks cube I found
on this blog: They had this pied puppy «Paris» for sale for $ 500 and Free SHIPPING:
A few terriers came from the European Continent and from Australia, and
breeders in North America put their stamp
on some
others, but the vast majority
of these go - to - ground dogs got their start in England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland.
Sordyl began organizing the rally against The Family Puppy, owned by John and Debbie Stottele, focusing
on «the fact that The Family Puppy and their
other chain stores, The Family
of Pets, continues to work with brokers and mass - producing commercial
breeders whom the USDA (United States Department
of Agriculture) has cited for violations
of the Animal Welfare Act.»
The puppy you decide to purchase comes not only from the
breeder that you buy from, but that puppy comes from the breedings
of all the
others breeders listed
on the pedigree.
That means that even legal, USDA approved commercial
breeders can (and usually are) forcing dogs to live in tiny, cramped cages, often stacked one
on top
of the
other.
Some states require pet stores to post the names
of the
breeders in a visible location, such as
on the dogs» cages, so consumers have additional information about where the puppies came from, and
other large - scale commercial dog
breeders sell directly to consumers over the Internet.
Chihuahuas are predisposed to rather a large number
of inherited (and
other) diseases and expert responsible
breeders should be doing what they can to ensure that these are not passed
on to future generations.
(1) The number
of dogs or cats in the possession
of the commercial
breeder on the date the report is filed; (2) The number
of dogs and cats sold during the reporting period and the names and addresses
of the persons to whom they were sold; and (3) The number
of dogs and cats received by the commercial
breeder other than those purchased and the names and addresses
of the persons from whom they were obtained.
Among
other requirements,
breeders who are members of the CKCSC, USA (whether or not they are on the Breeders List) must follow certain breeding practices and provide specific written documentation with eac
breeders who are members
of the CKCSC, USA (whether or not they are
on the
Breeders List) must follow certain breeding practices and provide specific written documentation with eac
Breeders List) must follow certain breeding practices and provide specific written documentation with each puppy.
Responsible
breeders,
on the
other hand, not only health test all dogs before breeding, but they also have a complete understanding
of genetics with possible outcomes.
We organize and present specialty shows in different parts
of the country; plan educational programs for
breeders, judges and
other fanciers; sponsor research
on genetic and
other health problems; distribute breed information to newcomers to IG's and to those who want to know about our dogs; maintain a breed rescue organization and attempt to establish a network
of ethical, responsible
breeders to whom inquiries can be referred.
Plus you can easily stack PVC cages
on top
of one another to save space if you have multiple bearded dragons or
other reptiles Vision Cages These are the cages that many bearded dragon
breeders will use to display their beardies.
Sacramento is joining more than 200
other cities, including San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Chicago, Philadelphia, Boston and Austin by passing the new legislation which was designed to target puppy mills and backyard
breeders, and also to cut down
on the vast number
of animals that are euthanized in area shelters every year.
In order to develop healthy relationships with
other dogs, puppies should remain with their mother and littermates until 7 - 8 weeks
of age depending
on the
breeder.
The authority
of such a body would rest
on the composition
of its members and would address, with
breeders and
others, the ethical and practical genetic aspects.
This included: pressure
on Defra and
other bodies to supply long term funding for the Dog Advisory Council; extending the Council's powers so that it becomes an independent regulatory body; compulsory microchipping; the licensing
of breeders who breed 3 litters or more a year; the KC to adopt the Advisory Council's Breeding Standard; improved education
of the general public including Animal Welfare as part
of the core curriculum
of schools; the Defra Code
of Practice for the Welfare
of Dogs to include breeding and genetic welfare issues; endorsement
of the RSPCA Puppy Contract by all stakeholders.
Also, «USDA regulations allow a medium - sized dog to spend her entire life in a cage the size
of your refrigerator with several
other dogs, and the
breeder is in full compliance,» said Marcy LaHart, an attorney who sued Puppy Palace in Boynton Beach
on behalf
of a customer who bought a sick puppy.
Animal advocates,
on the
other hand, believe this new law will help shut down inhumane
breeders, in addition to removing competition for
breeders who do place a priority
on the health and well - being
of their dogs.
Anyone who has received AKC papers (or any
other papers) with their pet store puppy can look up the
breeder info
on the USDA website and look for the number
of dog / puppies at that
breeder and also the violations.
The
breeders also take
on the cost
of food, toys, bedding and
other supplies and necessities.
The American Kennel Club,
on the
other side, doesn't recognize the breed under the name
of American Pit Bull Terrier, but as American Staffordshire Terrier and provides contact information for local
breeders.
We do not place certain pictures or pedigree and health records
on our website as this could attract a great deal
of unwanted attention from
other breeders.
It is not the only way these
breeders sell their dogs, but the Arizona Humane Society fields hundreds
of complaints each year about
breeders selling their animals
on roadsides and
other public places.
Nobody is arguing that dogs should be treated badly, kept in cages their entire lives, denied socialization with
other dogs, or anything
of the sort, but to suggest that there are no commercial - scale
breeders doing a good job with their dogs is a comment that could only be made by somebody who has never taken the time to go out and spend time
on the farms owned by all kinds
of commercial - scale
breeders.
Specifically focusing only
on one trait such as head or top line or any
other specific part
of the body inappropriately focuses the
breeder's attention only
on that specific area
of the dog, potentially causing loss
of the «big picture» as it relates to the overall look and structure
of the dog.
Read through some
of the
other comments
on the blog and check out a couple
of the posts to know what to look for in a good
breeder.
French buldogs are pricey because breeding frenchies is hard and costs a lot
of money (c - section can be done only twice in a life
of a bitch, anesthesia can kill a frenchie, puppy mortality at birth and in the first few weeks is higher then
other breeds, bitches have little mother instinct because
of c - section and the
breeder has to keep puppies separeted from the mother and bring the puppies to suck every 2 hours the first week, then every 3 hours, 4 hours and so
on, etc., etc.).
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.
To inform the community that rescuing a pet is an option by helping them find their specific pet
of choice through networking with
other rescues and by educating them
on the detrimental effects that puppy mills and backyard
breeders have
on the pet population.
If a
breeder spends an inordinate amount
of time focusing
on another
breeder, they generally feel threatened by the
other breeder.
In most cases, a
breeder will advise
on worming and prevention against
other parasites, but it is a good idea to keep
on top
of this one.
On the
other hand, appearances in dog shows somewhat sends a clear signal to the general public and prospects: this
breeder is passionate about bettering the breed, and is happy to be judges by a bench
of experts.
The puppy that you decide to purchase comes not only from the
breeder that you buy from, but that puppy comes from the breedings
of all the
other breeders on your puppies pedigree.
Along with some
other rare situations, these are cases where the dog
breeder should intervene and take it
on himself to care for the entire litter
of puppies.
The
other reason a
breeder may want to line - breed would be to increase the market value
of a litter by giving that litter some good -
on - paper heritage.
Answer by pristie The price
of a baby rottweiler usually depends
on if the puppy is considered show or pet quality, and if it's from an AKC certified
breeder or backyard
breeder, and also if it has hip certification and
other clearances.
On the
other hand,
breeders who are producing mixed breeds might have a bias against purebreds because they believe the rate
of inbreeding and line breeding in a closed gene pool (when
breeders stick to only breeding dogs registered with a specific kennel club, that breed's gene pool is most likely closed) will create a genetic bottleneck.
A lot
of people judge some
breeders as awful but are themselves judges as unethical
breeders by
others, and it goes
on and
on.
This
breeder is exposed to
other points
of view, learns more about the breed and modern breeding practices, and is kept up - to - date
on AKC rules and regulations.
As the weeks go by and the pups can see, hear, and get around,
breeders expose them to normal household sounds, music, different surfaces and temperatures, a variety
of toys, and people and accustom them to a daily routine that involves outside exercise time, a bit
of grooming
on a table, playtime that increases interaction with human family members, short trips in the car, and
other experiences.
As the owner and
breeder of Borzoi, my contacts with
other Borzoi
breeders provides me with information
on health, grooming, nutrition, problems faced by
other breeders (or caused by them), evaluations
of different judges, and more.