By request, I have thus spent a day digging in old files to find something that most Mini-Bull breeders ignored and the realization of which drove us and
other breeders out of the breed or at the least, out of breeding MBT.
Not exact matches
As
other states have passed regulations of all entities that sell, trade or adopt
out a large number of dogs, substandard
breeders and rescues that are unable to meet the standards in their home states have flocked here.
Other times,
breeders set
out to create a breed with specific qualities, such as the California Spangled cat, which was born from a variety of breeds.
Please either look at our nationwide list of reputable
breeders, reach
out to
other Weimaraner Clubs, or shoot a message to Billie Thompson, our Weimaraner Club of America
breeder referral contact, at 513-688-0943 or wcareferral [at] fuse [dot] net.
In the past we reported on two
other breeders in Becker County who were called
out by the list too.
Take your dog
out where
other breeders can admire (or reject) him and have him «tested» by people who are paid to assess both physical and mental soundness appropriate to the breed.
Nature immediately weeds
out that unhealthy gene package just as it does
other serious congenital defects unless
breeders intercede to prolong life.
2) Commercial
breeders and accidental owners with no animal husbandry knowledge on the
other hand have a bottom line requiring profit and as such are pumping
out quantity with ZERO responsibility for what they produce once it leaves their facility.
Here's where we should point
out that there are numerous, reputable, conscientious
breeders of French Bulldogs in Russia and
other Eastern European countries -
breeders who care deeply about this breed, and about the health of the dogs they produce, But, guess what?
You need to see how those dogs are in the home, so visiting the
breeder, and
others who own related dogs, will help you predict how things will work
out in your lifestyle.
In 1994 a litter was born from Tn Hi Brick the Big Bang
out of my Dutch champion Farah - Diba v / d Warwinckel (Ch.Dolsa Marlo Matador granddaughter), one bitch stayed at home, the
other puppies went to
breeders in three different countries.
Many purebred Pit Bulls have had their unregistered records kept meticulously within their family for generations,
others have fallen
out of the process simply due to
breeders not following through with registrations and
other Pit Bulls have been targeted and excluded from registration by some registries for no
other reason than their coat or eye color.
To help you
out with your search we have put together a
breeders directory, at the moment these are only American
breeders but we are inviting
breeders from
other countries to list with us.
These public records, funded by taxpayers, help consumers find
out more about the animal welfare records of commercial dog
breeders, horse trainers and owners, roadside zoos, research laboratories and
other facilities.
There is an easier way to put your
breeder's work
out there, and it can definitely complement any
other promotion you currently run.
This is important - while there are many wonderful dogs
out there that haven't seen the inside of a show ring, if the
breeder is truly trying to improve the breed, they will be comparing their dogs to
other breeders and trying to breed dogs that match the standard.
Humane Canada strongly cautions against using the internet as the source of a companion animal without carrying
out reference checks, extensive telephone interviews and
other methods of ensuring the source is a responsible
breeder or shelter.
Once a year, large numbers of purebred dog owners,
breeders, and exhibitors get
out the spit and polish, pack up their old kit bags, and head for the breed's national specialty, a celebration of their dogs, an occasion to conduct club business and enjoy social interaction with
other owners and enthusiasts, a chance to attend breed seminars, and an opportunity to raise money for breed health and rescue committees.
I knew I wanted to be able to drive to pick Sherman up and my top 2 picks were only a few hours away while the
other one would of taken us several days to drive to so that knocked one of the
breeders out.
If you're buying a puppy, it's a good idea to find
out which genetic illnesses are common to the breed you're interested in, so you can ask the
breeder about the physical health of your potential pup's parents and
other relatives.
It was bred similar to a deerhunter dog in
other cultures, but some
breeders and owners will take the dog
out hunting for wild boar to keep its skills sharp.
Shetland Sheepdog
breeders figured
out this correlation a long time ago, and it seems to hold true in
other breeds.
Adopting saves lives, keeps money
out of the pockets of backyard
breeders and puppy mill owners AND helps make room for the
other animals that also need rescue.
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.
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.
Unfortunately, some
breeders are afraid to use open registries because they don't want
other breeders to find
out about problem dogs or litters.
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.
What kind of message does this send
out and what kind of example does this set to
other breeders?
Before getting started, it is essential to network with
other more experienced
breeders with excellent reputations... MORE You will ideally start
out with a mentor who can help you learn the ropes.
In
other words, a
breeder's litter should always be a well thought
out improvement on its previous generation.
But the stores sell
other, smaller live animals, many from
out - of - state
breeders.
I will not succumb to guilt trips by
others if I acquire a companion from a
breeder: matching the right animal to the right home is key for all, and is what helps keep animals
out of shelters.
My first dog was from a great
breeder who I picked
out among several
other breeders.
They are urging the mills not only be shut down but that
breeders not be able to sell to
other breeders when they go
out of business.
This new rule does not affect «backyard»
breeders who sell puppies
out of their homes or
other bricks and sticks locations, but affects any
breeder who has more than 4 females bred to sell over the internet or by
other electronic means.
Other breeders believe the gene was simply mutated and should have been bred
out of the breed when it first appeared.
«Producing animals for sale is a greedy and callous business in a world where there is a critical and chronic shortage of good homes for dogs, cats, and
other animals, and the only «responsible
breeders» are ones who, upon learning about their contribution to the overpopulation crisis, spay or neuter their animals, and get
out of the business all together.»
For example, research in copper toxicosis helped
breeders of Bedlington Terriers to weed
out carriers of this disease in their breed; investigations into the genetic marker for epilepsy helped Belgian Tervurens, Belgian Sheepdogs, and about two dozen
other breeds; and studies of hip dysplasia conducted in large - breed dogs resulted in preventive measures, information, surgeries, and treatment protocols that benefit all dogs.
Simple fact is, if you want a well - trained, well - mannered, predictable dog who knows you inside and
out, a dog you can trust absolutely around
other dogs and
other people — a pup from a responsible
breeder is the only way to go.
His story goes something like this: after 1 1/2 years in the hands of an Oklahoma backyard
breeder who had finally run
out of funds to feed the dogs, seeing the condition of Max and several
other Shelties, Arizona Sheltie Rescue felt they had to step in.
Some
breeders liquidated in response to the low horse prices and high feed prices, while still
others were forced
out of the business when their properties were lost to foreclosure.
They will be reaching
out to
breeders and
others in the industry to develop concrete, science - based standards — standards that are meant to bring substandard kennels into compliance with the standards the majority of
breeders use on a daily basis.
Take questions to the
breeder or
other appropriate professionals before they become problems that are
out of hand?
1) The «
breeders» are actually millers and
other large - scale dog producers whose main concerns are merely to pump
out as many dogs of different breeds in as short a period of time as possible.
Most
breeders I have talked to breed what they call «miniature bulldogs» but are really just crosses between a 65 lb bulldog & a 25 or 30 lb Boston Terrier, Frenchie, Pug or
other out cross.