Fortunately, joint x-rays can determine the potential for problems and eye tests can ascertain the presence of eye disease, so breeders have some tools to help predict the structural and
physical health of puppies.
Puppy socialization must also be balanced by taking the appropriate steps to ensure
the physical health of your puppy too.
Not exact matches
The initial visit will include a thorough
physical examination to determine your
puppy's state
of health.
Responsible = completes all appropriate
health tests for their breed; has breeding stock tested for appropriate temperament and
physical soundness; does in - depth research on pedigrees and other data on potential breeding stock before selecting a breeding pair;
puppies raised where they have contact with people for the majority
of the day, experience the daily sights and sounds
of an active household and have room to explore; only sells directly to the new owner; selects the right
puppy (or offers a choice
of possible matches) for the new owner; will not sell to someone just because they have enough money if they feel the
puppy is not a good fit; keeps in touch with the new owner, is available to answer any questions and help with problems if they arise; ALWAYS will take back any animal they produced at any time in that animals life.
Irresponsible = no
health, temperament, or
physical soundness testing; no criteria in selecting breeding pairs;
puppies raised away from (almost constant) human contact;
puppies sold to brokers, stores or other «middlemen»;
puppies sold to anyone that has the right amount
of money; no follow - up on
puppies sold; does not take back ANY animal they have EVER produced; does not know the history
of their breed; makes new «designer» breeds for profit; only breeds F1 crosses
of new «designer» breeds.
Allowing your pet to have one litter
of puppies or kittens is NOT beneficial to your pet's mental or
physical health.
During your first veterinary visit, we will perform a thorough
physical and gather information from you to help get a complete picture
of your
puppy's
health.
Lack
of physical activity also causes weight gain, loss
of muscle mass, underdevelopment and other
health problems in
puppies.
When you adopt one
of my tiny
puppies, you get: Copy
of veterinarian
health statment, dewclaws removed, tail docked, de-wormed,
physical exam and micro-chipped!
Dr. Franklin D. McMillan, DVM, DACVIM, Director
of Well - Being Studies at Best Friends Animal Society, presents
Physical and Psychological
Health Issues in
Puppy Mill and Hoarding Rescues at the University
of Florida's Maddie's ® Shelter Medicine Conference 2012.
Animals entering shelters after being rescued from life in a
puppy mill or hoarding environment may be afflicted with numerous
physical and psychological
health problems at varying levels
of severity.
Some important factors to consider before purchasing
puppies include its
physical health and legal documents, such as proof
of ownership.
All
of our
puppies have had a series
of de-wormings, first shots, a thorough
physical by our veterinarian, and are guaranteed to leave here in good
health.
Puppy mills produce AKC registered pure bred
puppies of poor quality in terms
of temperament, ability, genetic soundness,
health and
physical conformation.
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.
While
physical health is extremely important, we also want
puppy parents to pay close attention to the mental
health of their new family member.
In addition to their regular
physical exercise from daily outdoor time and interaction with their fellow precious playmates for social
health, every
puppy of every breed leaves backed with peace
of mind that they will be in great
health for years to come.
Not only that, but this greater variety
of genes that a crossbred
puppy inherits tends to result in a stronger immune system and better
physical and mental
health.
The Westminster Kennel Club continues to firmly believe and advocate that the best source for a
puppy or adult dog for your family will always be those responsible breeders who produce
puppies with the goal
of improving the
health and
physical traits
of that breed.
The main reason for this is because
of the
health and
physical complications that will occur and could endanger both the mother and the
puppies should the smaller Pomeranian female try to carry
puppies that are sired by a larger male Husky.
«Canine Care Certified is firmly focused on assuring the
health and welfare
of dogs and
puppies raised by breeders by promoting rigorous standards, developed at Purdue University to address dogs»
physical, behavioral and emotional well - being.
Our standards go beyond
physical health to address the full well - being
of dogs and
puppies, including genetic, behavioral and psychological wellness.
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Old school methods
of using dominance, fear, pain,
physical corrections, hanging
puppies,
physical force, choke chains, prong collars, shock collars, flexi - leashes will not be used or tollerated for the
health, safety, and both
physical / mental well being
of puppies and other Clients in Class.
As a matter
of fact, unless the
puppies are served with the high protein
puppy food, they will have retarded growth
of the mental and
physical health.