Sentences with phrase «on purebred dog breeders»

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CHIC works with OFA and participating parent clubs to provide a resource for breeders and owners of purebred dogs to research and maintain information on health issues.

PETA's request came on the heels of the BBC's announcement that it won't be airing the prestigious Crufts dog show because of concerns that purebred breeders, in their quest to meet dog show appearance standards, are endangering the health of some breeds.

In order to maintain their lock on the market and convince Americans to not buy dogs from pet stores or purebred dog breeders, these same rescue groups and shelters are lobbying legislatures and city councils all across this nation to outlaw dog breeding and ban pet stores from selling pets.

Researching and selecting a dog breeder after deciding on a purebred dog is a lot of work, but generally, pays off in the end.

Purebred dogs are getting dumber and less agile because of the focus by breeders on appearance, scientists in Sweden say.

by Anne L. Legge A column on Designer Dogs in the AKC Gazette may seem like preaching to the choir, but purebred dog breeders have contacts who ask for advice about choosing a dog.

To those breeders, breeding a purebred dog is of very little interest since their mission is not to match an arbitrary standard mainly based on looks, but instead it is to breed in order to better their bloodline's purpose and skills.

Working with parent clubs, CHIC provides an important resource for breeders and owners of participating purebred dogs to research and maintain information on the health issues prevalent in specific breeds.

Another must - read for families looking for a dog, Michele Lowell's Your Purebred Puppy complements A Perfect Match with several chapters on making the decision, choosing the breeder, and selecting a puppy from the litter as well as more than 160 breed profiles.

If you're looking for a purebred or crossbred dog and you search very carefully, you can find good breeders who have done the proper tests on the parents.

The sensationalist segment that aired on the Today Show, Dec. 10, 2009, gave a bleak and non-scientific picture of the world of purebred dogs in general and the breeder in specific.

While the AKC offers the only Official pedigrees for its registry of purebred dogs, breeders / owners may provide you with a pedigree they've composed that may include a variety of additional information, such as individual Shih Tzu achievements not listed on an AKC Official Pedigree (more under Title prefixes and suffixes below).

Her research has focused on diseases of purebred and mixed - breed dogs, in an effort to develop more breed - specific screening tests and educate breeders, veterinarians, and owners.

The AKC does inspect breeding facilities and homes of it's registered purebred dog breeders on occasion.

The costs of most purebred dogs, or really any type of purposely bred animal, are that legitimate, conscientious breeders perform a myriad of genetic tests on the parents before breeding so as to ascertain the quality of offspring being produced.

This topic is for a different article, but safe to say there is a dearth of positive articles on purebred dogs or their breeders.

* Buying a purebred dog can be incredibly expensive depending on what breed you are looking for and where you buy her * Incredibly popular breeds or breeders may put you on a waiting list, so don't assume you will get your puppy right away * Your dog's risk for developing breed - specific problems is greater than if you were to get a mixed breed

While we have strived to include only reputable Breeders of purebred dogs, the CENTRAL INDIANA KENNEL CLUB makes no guarantees of any sort, on dogs that are purchased through these individuals.

* It is easy to research any health problems the dog is predisposed to based on her breed * You will know how large she will get, and what behaviors to expect * You have the option of showing your dog * You have the option of breeding your dog (and collecting stud fees or selling the purebred puppies)-- NOTE: this should only be done if you are financially and emotionally capable of raising a litter of puppies, always consult with a reputable breeder to be your mentor if you are seriously considering breeding your dog.

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.

If you acquired your dog from a backyard breeder, or pet shop, or somebody's ad in the newspaper or on the internet — it would probably be a good idea to find out whether he's truly purebred.

CHIC, working with participating parent clubs, provides a resource for breeders and owners of purebred dogs to research and maintain information on the health issues prevalent in specific breeds by establishing a recommended protocol for breed specific health screening and recognizing dogs tested in accordance with that protocol

President Obama and family — while selecting a majorly cute dog — missed out on a chance to further the cause of animal adoption worldwide by opting for a breeder - produced purebred.

If you also treasure a breed for its historical significance and want a purebred dog to romp with the kids, compete in canine events, visit nursing homes, hike in the woods, or join a search and rescue team, add it all to the formula when choosing a breeder and an individual puppy for a good start on a lifelong relationship.

Since May 2012, purebred dog and cat enthusiasts, rabbit and other small animal breeders and animal activists have been focused on the USDA's proposed rule updating the retail pet store definition in the federal Animal Welfare...

«It is the most extensive survey on this subject to date and it shows that dogs identified as purebreds are rare in American shelters today, an outcome that responsible breeders, rescuers and AKC have worked decades to achieve.

The 2011 Ipsos study on adoptions and spay / neuter trends showed that 17 % of dog owners said they acquired their pet from a purebred breeder.

CHIC (Canine Health Information Center) is a centralized database that works with AKC and other purebred breed Parent Clubs to provide resources for breeders and owners of purebred dogs by researching and maintaining information on certain health issues found in specific breeds.

Background on CHIC: CHIC (Canine Health Information Center) is a centralized database that works with AKC and other purebred breed Parent Clubs to provide resources for breeders and owners of purebred dogs by researching and maintaining information on certain health issues found in specific breeds.

• Breeders who can not produce a 5 or even 7 generation pedigree when asked • Breeders who do not show their dogs in any discipline • Breeders who say «we had a really nice dog» or «we wanted our kids to experience the micracle of birth» so we bred • Breeders who sell or breed unpapered dogs — PUREBRED dogs are required to be registered • Breeders who do not do any health testing such as on eyes, heart, thyroid, hips etc. before breeding • Breeders who do not want you to visit with them or their dogs • Breeders who do not have a contract • Breeders who have zero health guarantees on puppies / dogs sold from their Kennels • Breeders who do not require all pet / companion pups to be altered • Breeders who say that some colours are «rare» and promote the puppies as such • Breeders who breed a dog before the age of 2 (hips can not even be certified until the age of 2) • Breeders who breed their bitch every heat cycle • Breeders who indiscrimanately breed outside of the GDCA Colour Code — Yes, years ago, it was acceptable to bring in a Blue or Fawn to improve head / bone / substance in a Harlequin line etc. yet this type of breeding was to be done ONLY be highly reputable / quality knowledgeable / experienced Breeders.

Purebred dog breeders sell pets on spay and neuter contracts to control pet over-population.

«Dog shows also encourage viewers to go out and buy purebred dogs like the ones they see on TV from breeders or pet stores.

The typical scenarios for these rescue purchases are large auctions in the Midwest, where hundreds of purebred breeder dogs are on sale.