With a clear understanding of just how digestible and, therefore, more nutritionally
valuable a
particular source of protein can be, check the ingredients label on your own
dog's food.
Traits of a responsible breeder include: • Breeding for health and temperament, not «looks» or a fad • Practicing genetic health testing • Keeping a puppy until eight weeks of age / not letting it go too early • Having only one or two breeds • Having a manageable number of
dogs / breeding only one litter at a time • Willing to take the
dog back, should at any time you be unable to care for it • Questioning you to make sure your family is a good match for the breed or a
particular puppy • Willing to answer your questions regarding the breed, health problems to consider, and your
particular puppy A responsible breeder can be a
valuable tool to help you decide what type of
dog is right for you, and can provide a healthy well rounded puppy!
Animal fats are much more biologically
valuable to your
dog than plant - based fats like canola oil and chicken fat in
particular is rich in omega - 6 fatty acids like linoleic acid.