Sentences with phrase «rather than breeders»

Adopt from shelters and rescues rather than breeders and pet stores.

In a stimulating environment, rather than a breeder with a litter outdoors in kennels or an outbuilding.

Even though most people would prefer to adopt a dog from an animal shelter rather than a breeder, one of their reservations is that shelter dogs have «problems» with behavior, socializing, or aggression.

Not exact matches

Breeders there tend to supply specimens to collectors rather than curators like him, he said.

U.S. policy should aim at development of self - sustaining «fast» reactors that generate enough fuel to maintain operations, rather than pursuing breeder reactors that create excess fuel, the report says.

These findings have led some researchers to propose that the system benefits the helpers rather than the chicks, perhaps because the helpers receive reciprocal aid if they become breeders later on.

In addition to its unique fuel cycle, the TerraPower design employs a high - temperature, liquid metal core cooling technology suited to a breeder reactor with «fast» neutron activity, rather than today's predominant reactors whose water cooling systems slow neutrons.

At GSC, rather than building a colony of dogs, we put together a network of breeders.

«Breeders have many tools to increase genetic diversity, and monetary resources are generally the limiting factor,» rather than genetic potential.

There, breeders are more successful when they select among entire cages for groups of hens that produce the most eggs — rather than selecting individually productive birds.

Genome sequencing can create an empirical decision matrix that will allow breeders to selecting mate - pairs based on the unique genetic contribution their offspring will receive, rather than on kinship.

As an organization whose mission is to end the killing of pets in shelters, of course Best Friends Animal Society encourages people looking for a pet to adopt from a shelter or rescue group, rather than buying from a pet store, breeder or online retailer.

Since quality pet stores are almost exclusively using breeders that are supplying quality animals, it stands to reason that banning the sale of puppies in pet stores will have the largest impact on quality breeders, rather than sub-standard breeders.

«It allows us to find homes for animals that are already alive rather than going to a breeder and saying, «I'd like one from your next litter.»

Even while a number of U.S. residents already opt to adopt rather than shop for their feline and canine companions, a large majority still choose to go for animals from breeders, whether full bred or a designer mix.

So... rather than choose at random, we suggest that when you are looking for a breeder of English Springer Spaniels you should be recommended by:

We know that those coming into our shelter to adopt an animal are already choosing to do the right thing by saving a life, rather than seeking out a pet store, breeder, or online ad.

As movements and activists urge potential pet parents to «adopt don't shop,» working to minimize the wasteful death of innocent animals, caring people everywhere have opted to find their furry friends at shelters and rescues rather than pet stores and breeders.

Before you get too excited about the prospect of choosing a kitten or puppy from the litter, there are certain considerations to factor in to make sure you buy from a reputable breeder, rather than help fund an unethical breeding operation.

We can help prevent improper breeding by following the motto «adopt don't shop,» and adopting dogs from shelters rather than buying from breeders.

Utility has largely taken a back seat today but where certain job functions are the breeders» primary concerns, physical characteristics such as docked tails or cropped ears are often a result of breeders wanting the extreme rather than overall balance.

GWP breeders are allowed to breed dogs how they please, and some may breed for convenience rather than for quality, or for show quality with no regard for field ability.

A casual look around any show ring clearly reveals some breeders would rather paint their gene bank with paper certificates than with good structure, health, and temperament.

There have been instances that certain breeders especially those dealing with purebreds do not practise the strict guidelines of proper breeding which produces inferior dogs and do this because these people are more concerned about financial gain rather than the welfare of the animal.

Rather than seeing one of their puppies end up in the pound, breeders often put a «right of first refusal» into their contracts.

In this and other ways, it becomes more likely that people will adopt dogs in need rather than purchase them from pet stores or breeders.

The holdup was because breeders of the Border were more interested in the dog being shown for its physical and herding skills rather than their appearance — which is a high priority in AKC standards.

We also created posters with adoptable dogs in our area and talked to people about the importance of rescuing rather than buying dogs from breeders.

They try to solve this problem by encouraging or requiring people to spay or neuter their pets (to reduce the number of cats and dogs who need homes), 57 encouraging people to adopt animals from shelters rather than purchasing them from pet stores or breeders (to increase the number of people looking to provide homes to animals in shelters), 58 and donating money to shelters and foster programs that care for cats and dogs waiting to be adopted (so they can house animals for longer).59 Collectively, these solutions have greatly reduced the number of cats and dogs euthanized in shelters.60 The problem is well understood, although making further progress in solving it may be expensive in areas where all these solutions have already been implemented.

English breeders worked hard to preserve and refine the Peke, and most Pekingese in the U.S. today are descended from English, rather than Chinese, dogs.

Some people actually prefer to choose a breeder first, rather than the puppy.

By adopting a pet from an animal shelter, rather than buying one from a breeder, you can give a pet in need a great home.

Yes, these are the «proper breeders» with Local Authority licenses that Ms Kisko says the KC relies on, rather than their own inspections.

These young animals have to be kept in close quarters in order for the breeders to continue breeding more animals, rather than raising the existing animals properly.

Another reason we like to see people adopt adult dogs is that many puppies up for «adoption» or «rescue» are actually the product of backyard breeders who like to take advantage of people's desire to rescue rather than purchase their next pet.

So rather than worrying about which breeder offers the best guarantee, it is better to diligently locate a reputable breeder who health checks their breeding stock.

I'm interested in adopting a dog rather than buying from a dog breeder.

You should avoid purchasing from backyard breeders; their practices are driven by money rather than care for the animals.

Over the years the needs of «at risk» dogs and cats have been changing due to the incredible efforts of innovative rescue groups (like us), an increase in the communities desire for No Kill shelters and an increased awareness of the need to adopt a pet rather than buy from a breeder.

Many breeders have closed voluntarily rather than comply.

The chapter on choosing a dog will encourage people to above all get a dog from a breeder who pays registration fees to a kennel club, rather than getting a shelter dog or a mixed mutt.

Even if the breeder is only breeding pet hamsters, rather than show hamsters, they will in most cases have taken good care of the hamsters.

«But ultimately, it is the outcome for the dogs and puppies that we focus on, rather than the method that the breeder chooses to get there.»

We promote the adoption of animals as pets from pounds, shelters and animal rescue groups rather than supporting inhumane puppy and kitten mills, and breeders which contribute to the problem of overpopulation of domestic animals.

This is another reason to adopt a dog from a shelter rather than encouraging breeders to continue the overpopulation.

The way breeders get from a poodle to a toy poodle is by inbreeding, rather than crossbreeding.

Most breeders want to reclaim puppies from their breeding line rather than risk having them sent to shelters or euthanized.

These are just some of the reasons for my opinion that breeding should be left to the experienced and professional breeders, rather than the everyday pet owner, in spite of their best of intentions.

So what can we do to help clear the smoke and mirrors used by commercial breeders who like to pretend their dogs and puppies are much loved family pets rather than commodities?

This is also one of the reasons why many experts encourage adopting a dog from a shelter rather than buying from a pet store or breeder.