I personally would like to see assured breeders having to pay half the price to register their puppies than
other breeders do but we're not quite there yet and that's something that I have to have an internal argument inside the KC to try to persuade the KC to take that view.»
In a rare breed like mine with very few available litters nationwide each year, it is not reasonable to require that buyers visit the breeder or pick up their puppy themselves, however the breeder should offer that people visit or in my case, I often refer interested parties to breeders closer to them to meet the breed even if the other breeder doesn't have a litter or the person just has the dogs and isn't a breeder.
Not exact matches
However, serious
breeders know that this is just another dog show, that top specimens of many breeds
do not attend it, that the results are only one judge's opinion, that victors frequently are defeated in ensuing weeks at
other shows.
Remember, those on the
other side, high volume
breeders and those dealing in exotic animals, etc.,
do not take a break.
Considering that not one Oklahoma sales tax permit has been issued for a business declaring itself to be a dog
breeder, and considering that the new agency was created as a self sustaining agency that relies on the licensing fees as many
other agencies
do, it is hard to understand why some Oklahoma legislators feel the need to punish dogs and Oklahoma tax payers alike by forestalling these regulations.
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others, to free them from the outdated and cruel paradigm of animal ownership, animal exploitation there can be no doubt that our nation's puppy mills, backyard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.
The ordinance
does have an exemption for small «backyard»
breeders and those who raise dogs and cats at their home or business, AZCentral.com reports, yet it also bans the use of «animals as prizes» at carnivals and amusement parks, which includes goldfish, insects, bunnies, and
other critters (another nice piece of news to hear!).
We
do occasionally list
other breeders Rottweiler pups, but we make sure the puppies have the same qualities we would expect from ours.
If you are not rehoming from a rescue,
do not collect a puppy from anywhere
other than the
breeders home.
As for now, if you want to purchase a white Miniature Schnauzer for all of the
other reasons that make this beautiful dog a joy to have in the family, just be sure to
do so from a reputable Miniature Schnauzer
breeder.
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.
Other breeders won't give you the hours of phone calls because they simply
do nt care.
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.
Nature immediately weeds out that unhealthy gene package just as it
does other serious congenital defects unless
breeders intercede to prolong life.
Apparently one
other puppy in the litter also had parvo (we
did not know this — nor
did the
breeder).
Unfortunately, very little was
done other than some enlightened
breeders adopted breeding policies that excluded dogs that were affected or thought to be carriers for the condition.
Mutts, on the
other hand, were not as consistent as purebreds and finding a
breeder that met my standards was obviously impossible because «good»
breeders don't breed mutts.
Some
breeders have all puppies
done if they are keeping a puppy or 2 back so that their show dog has it's ears
done (if the ears are
done before a
breeder evaluates whom is show potential and whom is pet quality)
others don't
do any of the puppies but have no problem if you choose to have them
done and will send pics or patterns to your vet of choice if you wish too, although most would prefer you use a vet that is familiar with a cane corso ears crop.
Does the
breeder produce puppies of any coat color
other than silver, gray, silver - gray, mouse - gray, or blue?
Does the
breeder bluntly state the purchase price without providing much
other information?
I don't know how
other breeders treat their puppies but I would definitely say you are one of the best.
Most Toller
breeders do have waiting lists for upcoming litters; just make sure you let the
other breeders whose lists you are on know when you've found a puppy, so they can update their lists.
If everyone shares, and if
breeders quit throwing stones at each
other, and if the scientific community revises its often accusatory stance on breeding from carriers or even from affected dogs, H.E.A.R.T proves it can be
done.
Some
breeders use syringes, some sponges, and
others like to
do tube feeding.
He was purchased as a puppy from a
breeder but
did not get along with the owner's
other dogs.
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.
These colors were original in the newly created Mini Schnauzer breed right from the beginning, and some
breeders resistant to any change habitually culled (killed) these *
other * colors from their litters, pretending that such colors
did not exist in THEIR pedigrees.
We
do feel that the strong response to these items indicates a need for the club,
breeders and
others who are experienced in this breed to
do more to educate the public about what kind of dog the Aussie, what kind of training and socialization is necessary, and why certain kinds of homes or situations may be inappropriate.
The
breeder who
does not show may have no idea how good his / her dogs really are and is deprived of the opportunity to share information and ideas with
others.
The
breeder does not supply puppies or adult dogs to pet stores, commercial dealers, for raffles, giveaway prizes, or
other such projects.
This
does not represent an accurate estimate of breed prevalence in the TFT because the sample population is biased; most DNA samples have been submitted by
breeders who have dogs related to
other known carriers.
I spoke to a customer the
other day who was told by her
breeder to
do some pretty rough stuff with her pup... and she
did it until the pup started cowering and growling at her.
In addition, it must be considered that Guide Dogs for the Blind
do select for fertility which is not necessarily
done by
other purebred dog
breeders.
The first group of
breeders do it for the money while the
other group is to promote the breed itself.
Good, reputable
breeders do not advertise in the newspaper because they get more than enough referrals from
other good
breeders and their breed clubs.
Presently, most people
do not obtain their pets from shelters, but rather from pet stores, the Internet, friends, neighbors,
breeders or
other sources.
The
breeders don't really care one way or the
other.
We know of no
other resource to
do a full
breeder search.
What books, pamphlets and
other resources
does the
breeder recommend for those new to the breed or to answer basic questions on puppy raising?
Publisher
does not warrant or guarantee the reputation, quality, standards, competence or fitness of any
breeder, kennel, club, rescue group or
other individual or entity listed in Directory or of any URL referenced in Newsletter.
In the meantime, if you
do find a puppy, be sure to let the
breeder know so he or she won't reserve a puppy for you and perhaps pass up
other good homes.
In the past,
breeders complained that information
did not exist or that
others would not share it.
Accepting credit cards has nothing to
do with whether a
breeder is reputable or not, if a
breeder has a farm or
other business they may have a credit card account and why not allow a buyer to use a credit card to pay for a 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.
A small percentage of our dogs
do come from
other guide or service dog schools, approved
breeders, and a service dog co-op
breeder program.
We
do not provide stud services to
other breeders or those who are thinking about breeding their pet (s).
This has been
done to enable
other breeders to plan their breeding program to reduce the incidence of this condition.
Accordingly, the TRBMDC
does not endorse, guarantee, recommend or otherwise approve of any particular
breeders or guarantee or accept any responsibility for the health, temperament or any
other aspect of the dog (s) sold by
breeders it suggests.
• Doesn't always have puppies available but may keep a list of interested people for the next available litter or refer people to
other responsible
breeders or breed clubs
Take advantage of this open registry, and encourage
other breeders to
do the same.