At the same time, knowing the answer to this question will help prospective puppy owners to choose
only responsible breeders.
After determining the kind of dog you want, attend dog and adoption shows, talk to owners of breeds under consideration, check out websites and books, and seek out
only responsible breeders if you're set on buying an animal, or adopt from a breed rescue group, mixed breed rescue or shelter.
Not exact matches
To reduce the risk of the above and many other health problems, buy
only from reputable Neapolitan Mastiff
breeders (visit dog
breeders to learn how to identify
responsible dog
breeders).
Unlike puppy mills, where profits are placed over the well - being of the animals, a
responsible breeder breeds
only a few types of dogs and is knowledgeable about the breed and its special requirements.
Buy
only from reputable Miniature Fox Terrier
breeders to reduce the risk of health problems common in small dog breeds (visit dog
breeders to learn how to identify
responsible dog
breeders).
The
only way to counter the anti-breeder sentiment is to come fast and hard at the public about some truths about some rescues (importing, bad
breeders creating intentional rescues, etc), and the truth about
RESPONSIBLE breeders.
To reduce the risk of the above and many other health problems, buy
only from reputable Miniature Schnauzer
breeders (visit dog
breeders to learn how to identify
responsible dog
breeders).
To reduce the risk of the above and many other health problems, buy
only from reputable American Bulldog
breeders (visit dog
breeders to learn how to identify
responsible dog
breeders).
To reduce the risk of the above and many other health problems, buy
only from reputable Field Spaniel
breeders (visit dog
breeders to learn how to identify
responsible dog
breeders).
To reduce the risk of the above and many other health problems, buy
only from reputable German Shepherd
breeders (visit dog
breeders to learn how to identify
responsible dog
breeders).
To reduce the risk of the above and many other health problems, buy
only from reputable Cane Corso
breeders (visit dog
breeders to learn how to identify
responsible dog
breeders).
Note: A
responsible breeder will
only allow new pet owners to take their puppies when they are at least 7 weeks old, at which point they're normally weaned.
Buy
only from reputable American Staffordshire Terrier
breeders to reduce the risk of the above and many other health problems (visit dog
breeders to learn how to identify
responsible dog
breeders).
To reduce the risk of the above and many other health problems, buy
only from reputable German Wirehaired Pointer
breeders (visit dog
breeders to learn how to identify
responsible dog
breeders).
To reduce the risk of the above and many other health problems, buy
only from reputable Boxer
breeders (visit dog
breeders to learn how to identify
responsible dog
breeders).
Buy
only from reputable Welsh Terrier
breeders to reduce the risk of the above and many other health problems (visit dog
breeders to learn how to identify
responsible dog
breeders).
The
only responsible dog
breeder is a rich dog
breeder.
Buy
only from reputable Cairn Terrier
breeders to reduce the risk of the above and many other health problems (visit dog
breeders to learn how to identify
responsible dog
breeders).
Buy
only from reputable Norfolk Terrier
breeders to reduce the risk of the above and many other health problems (visit dog
breeders to learn how to identify
responsible dog
breeders).
Buy
only from reputable Irish Wolfhound
breeders to reduce the risk of the above and many other health problems (visit dog
breeders to learn how to identify
responsible dog
breeders).
Buy
only from reputable Border Terrier
breeders to reduce the risk of the above and many other health problems (visit dog
breeders to learn how to identify
responsible dog
breeders).
Buy
only from reputable Pitbull
breeders to reduce the risk of the above and many other health problems (visit dog
breeders to learn how to identify
responsible dog
breeders).
Still, to reduce the risk of health problems, buy
only from reputable Basset Bleu de Gascogne
breeders (visit dog
breeders to learn how to identify
responsible dog
breeders).
To reduce the risk of the above and many other health problems, buy
only from reputable Rottweiler
breeders (visit dog
breeders to learn how to identify
responsible dog
breeders).
To reduce the risk of the above and many other health problems, buy
only from reputable Weimaraner
breeders (visit dog
breeders to learn how to identify
responsible dog
breeders).
But the
only way we can eradicate puppy mills completely, until the pet stores and Internet sellers clean up their act, is when people choose instead to adopt dogs from shelters, breed rescues, and
responsible breeders.
Desexing exemptions should be provided
only if
breeders with permits are supplying the animals to other
breeders with government permits (of purebreds, and mixed breeds) who abide by
responsible breeding standards and guidelines.
Those laws allow puppy / kitten mills to keep cranking them out as fast as they can and
only affects those who were able / willing to do it anyway and punishes the
responsible breeders who actually care about what they're doing.
That is
only 2 of the many, many things
responsible breeders do.
Understanding these driving forces will help the
responsible breeder not
only effectively match their stock to the demand of the community but will also help them in maximizing the return on their breeding efforts and get the greatest value for their subsequent offspring.
And a stern warning of no tiny dogs for small children and
Only purchasing from a
responsible breeder who does health testing on their specific breed is a good place to start when searching for a kid friendly pet.
Providing referrals
only to Miniature Schnauzer
breeders who promote
responsible breeding, including performing basic health checks and screening for PRA.
Please, if you decide to purchase a dog or puppy,
only purchase from a
responsible and educated
breeder.
Help stop this cycle of cruelty by pledging to adopt your next pet from a shelter or rescue, or purchase
only from a
responsible breeder who will show you where your puppy was born and raised.
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.
If you decide to purchase a Shih Tzu puppy or adult, please
only buy from
responsible breeders.
Learning to be a
responsible breeder, even for
only one litter, takes a lot of education....
Although many litters are born without trouble and puppies trot off to new homes with nary a glance backward,
responsible breeders do everything they can to make sure the pup not
only gets a good start in life, but has a lifetime commitment to keep it healthy and safe.
Please, if you decide to purchase a Shih Tzu puppy,
only purchase from
responsible breeders who are held to strict breeding regulations by the American Shih Tzu Club.
That is way too young and, not
only that, but a
responsible breeder doesn't even know at 4 months of age if the female will be of good enough quality to be bred.
DNA testing has become the badge of the
responsible breeder, who
only produces puppies from «health tested parents».
Choosing a rescue dog over a purchased pup will not solve the pet overpopulation problem (
only responsible pet guardians and
breeders can do that), but it does give many of them a chance they otherwise would not have.
Petland's Vice President of Business Development Steve Huggins said they
only buy from
responsible breeders.
Hip dysplasia can be found in the Lagotto and therefore,
responsible breeders make sure that they get hip radiographs (x-rays) on any dog in their breeding program and
only breed dogs with passing scores.
Choosing a rescue dog over a purchased pup will not solve the pet overpopulation problem (
only responsible pet owners and
breeders can do that), but it does give many of them a chance they otherwise would not have.
Free access to an exclusive
Breeders.NET forum where
only breeders of your breed who are listed in
Breeders.NET may participate - a great way to stay connected to your fellow
responsible breeders of your breed.
To reduce the risk of the above and many other health problems, buy
only from reputable Irish Water Spaniel
breeders (visit dog
breeders to learn how to identify
responsible dog
breeders).
Truly
responsible breeders only place with spay / neuter contracts and take dogs back that people can not keep.
Buy
only from reputable Basenji
breeders to reduce the risk of the above and many other health problems (visit dog
breeders to learn how to identify
responsible dog
breeders).
To reduce the risk of the above and many other health problems, buy
only from reputable Great Dane
breeders (visit dog
breeders to learn how to identify
responsible dog
breeders).