The best rule of thumb... Whenever
possible meet the breeder and SEE the mother and SEE the conditions under which the puppy has been raised.
Not exact matches
When visiting the
breeder and
meeting the puppies take your time, make sure you are relaxed and have time to spend playing with the puppies and if
possible interacting with the parents.
Where you obtain your puppy can be another significant factor, says Dr. Serpell, who recommends finding a reputable
breeder, visiting the
breeder and even
meeting your pup's parents, if
possible.
Do not buy these dogs from online classified ads, such as Craigslist, and make sure to
meet the
breeder, if
possible, before buying the dog.
Since genetics can be sometimes more of a crap shoot than a science experiment, a professional dog
breeder will want to have as many chances as
possible to
meet his goals.
When looking for a puppy,
meet the parents if
possible, and with the
breeder's help, select a puppy that best fits your needs, your lifestyle, and your level of experience.
The Center for Canine Welfare hopes to help as many
breeders as
possible meet those standards for certification.
Objectives of the Club To encourage and promote quality in the breeding of purebred Havanese and to do all
possible to bring their natural qualities to perfection; To encourage the organization of independent local Havanese Specialty Clubs in those localities where there are sufficient fanciers of the breed to
meet the requirements of The American Kennel Club; To urge members and
breeders to accept the standard of the breed approved by The American Kennel Club as the only standard of excellence by which Havanese shall be judged; To do all in its power to protect and advance the interests of the breed and to encourage sportsmanlike competition at dog shows, obedience trials and agility events; To conduct sanctioned matches, specialty shows, obedience trials and agility trials under the rules of The American Kennel Club.
It is a process of drilling down as deep as
possible into
breeders» practices for assurances that guidelines are
met all along the way.
It's
possible that Labany
breeders were seeking out the gentle, loyal disposition of the Labrador Retriever in a smaller scale that could
meet the growing demand for smaller variations on medium - and large - sized dogs.