A private breeder is generally more expensive, but is able provide records
regarding breeding history and specific information regarding the breed you choose.
Not exact matches
With no
regard for the
history of purebred dogs, mixed
breeds (cleverly renamed «designer dogs») may become the new kennel club of the future.
PROCEDURES Medical records were reviewed and data extracted
regarding dog age, body weight,
breed, and vaccination
history; treatments administered; and short - term -LRB-?
There is no physical evidence, however,
regarding the exact origins of the
breed or its
history in Mexico prior to Spanish inhabitance.
Beyond that point in
history, however, there are only a few records
regarding the
breed.
If you would like to gain a deeper understanding of the present situation
regarding this
breed, then please take the time to study the true
history of the Shiloh Shepherd ™ by reading about the kennel of origin and visit my new Tina Speaks site.
Knowing which
breeds are in your dog's genetic
history can answer questions
regarding health and behavioral issues.
Before a bitch is mated due
regard should be given to her general condition and fitness and, in the case of a second or subsequent litters, her previous
breeding history including ease of whelping.
Abide by the Objects of the Club: a) Promote the
breeding of German Shepherd Dogs according to the AKC / GSD Standardof the
Breed b) Educate novice GSD owners of the Standard of the
Breed c) Produce GSDs that demonstrate their inherent ability to serve as companions, and multi faceted service dogs d) Participate in AKC / GSDCA performance events which showcase the inherent talents, beauty and intelligence of the
Breed e) Encourage novice owners to participate in AKC / GSDCA Performance events f) Provide newcomers to the
Breed with information
regarding Breed Standard and
history, and AKC / GSDCA performance events and regulations.
Some restrictions that various versions of BSL impose are: - muzzling and leashing in public - muzzling and leashing in cars - extra-short leash lengths - automatic dangerous or vicious dog designation, without any bite
history - banning from city parks and beaches where other
breeds are allowed - banning from leash - free parks where other
breeds are allowed - banning completely from jurisdiction (although sometimes existing dogs are allowed to stay)- special (i.e., more expensive) licensing and jurisdiction - wide registry - special tags identifying the dog as a restricted dog - mandatory microchipping and photograph - mandatory insurance (often one million dollars) for each individual dog on the premises - mandatory signage indicating the presence of the dog on the owner's property - mandatory secure enclosures (in some cases, mandatory chaining)- mandatory spay / neuter (to eventually eliminate the
breed entirely)- higher fines and / or jail time if a restricted
breed bites or menaces - fines and / or jail time for any infraction of any provision
regarding restricted
breeds - age limit for walking the dog in public - persons with criminal records not allowed to own a restricted
breed - ability of law enforcement to stop owners on the street just to check the dog's status - ability of law enforcement to seize dogs without proof of wrongdoing - ability of law enforcement to enter an owner's home, with or without a warrant, to investigate and / or seize a dog