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your responsible breeders and owners.
Doing so would have prevented even the most
responsible breeders and owners from working with their veterinarians to make appropriate breeding decisions about the health and well - being of an individual animal.
Not exact matches
To become an AKC recognized breed there must be a minimum number of dogs geographically distributed throughout the U.S., as well as an established breed club of
responsible owners and breeders.
Responsible breeders - as well as
owners and rescue groups - feel a sense of duty to each individual dog
and to the breed in general.
The purpose of the IGCC is the preservation
and welfare of Italian Greyhounds through
responsible breeding practices, the continuing education of IGCC members
and the public as well as the provision of a rescue service for IGs in distress or in situations where no one (
breeder or
owner) is willing to take responsibility for the their care
and rehoming.
Despite repeated written requests asking that the Humane Society of the U.S. (HSUS) acknowledge the public condemnations by
responsible breeders, the HSUS has never acknowledge the condemnations by
responsible breeders who truly care about the health
and well being of their dogs,
and especially the puppies that bring so much love
and joy into the homes of millions of appreciative dog
owners.
Why duplicate current USDA inspections funded by our tax dollars
and the AKC program funded by
responsible dog
owners and breeders.
Responsible breeders care about each dog they bring into the world and do their best to ensure they sell their dogs to responsible dog o
Responsible breeders care about each dog they bring into the world
and do their best to ensure they sell their dogs to
responsible dog o
responsible dog
owners, too.
Someone who tries to push two puppies on a buyer isn't a very
responsible breeder,
and isn't doing her puppies, or the new
owner, any favors.
Therefore, it is recommended they verify the bitch
owner is a
responsible owner and breeder.
Sadly it is the
responsible owners and breeders who are suffering the most from the recent wave of pit bull hysteria.
Fear
and bad publicity are pushing
responsible breeders out of the pit bull business, said Lockwood, leaving less - scrupulous
breeders to pander to irresponsible
owners who want to buy a mean dog.
A
responsible owner will spend time researching dog breeds, finding reputable
breeders, speaking to them
and collating first - hand information,
and looking at puppies (it's generally not a good idea to succumb to the charms of the very first puppy you see - the aim is to get a good idea of what's out there in order to make an informed final decision).
As the
breeder, you are
responsible for the life of the dog, the
owner is
responsible for the daily care, health
and well - being of the dog.
Be sure to talk to other Maine coon cat
owners,
responsible breeders,
and rescue organizations.
Ask for input from other border collie
owners,
responsible breeders,
and rescue organizations.
Wisdom Health — The Wisdom Health mission is to facilitate
responsible pet care by enhancing the well - being
and relationship between pets, pet
owners,
breeders, shelters
and veterinarians through valuable insights into pets as individuals.
If you bought a puppy from a pet store, chances are you're new to dogs, as most long - time dog
owners are aware that
responsible breeders will not sell dogs to pet stores, making the origin
and breeding of a pet store pup rather questionable.
The family - friendly event is an opportunity for potential pet
owners to interact with
responsible breeders and play with dogs
and cats while educating themselves about
responsible pet ownership
and choosing the right pet for their lifestyle.
Responsible owners and breeders of dogs of the breeds where elbow disease is a recognised problem should consider monitoring the elbows in the same way as they monitor hip displaysia
and eye disease.
GRCA opposes mandatory spay / neuter legislation because: 1) there is no evidence to suggest that it is effective in achieving its stated goal; 2) it causes well - documented health
and developmental problems in some pets, especially when performed before sexual maturity; 3) it pushes
responsible breeders out of the licensing system; 4) it reduces the availability of well - bred healthy, home bred
and raised puppies; 5) it encourages the importation of puppies
and dogs from less acceptable sources, including foreign countries;
and 6) because laws that force
owners to perform surgery on their pets without a rational basis for doing so may be unconstitutional.
Finding A
Responsible Breeder: Myths
And Facts, from a dog
owner who has first - hand experience with less - than - reputable
breeders.
Responsible breeders - those who guarantee the health
and temperament of their puppies,
and who are abreast of current knowledge about canine health, genetics, socialization
and development - already know these things
and will not send a puppy home with its new
owner on Christmas morning.
Choosing a rescue dog over a purchased pup will not solve the pet overpopulation problem (only
responsible pet
owners and breeders can do that), but it does give many of them a chance they otherwise would not have.
Responsible dog
breeders sell their puppies to new homes, take back puppies that buyers can not keep, are available to answer questions
and help new
owners train their puppies,
and protect the health
and well - being of their breeds.
The family - friendly event is an opportunity for potential pet
owners to interact with
responsible breeders and play with dogs, cats, puppies
and kittens while educating themselves about
responsible pet ownership
and how to choose the right pet for them.
Although AAS believes that sterilized dogs are happier
and healthier, we can see by the huge proliferation of backyard breeding that licensing fee differentials have done nothing to discourage backyard
breeders, just
responsible dog
owners.
Many breeds, especially those with large numbers of registered dogs, have regional clubs to provide social occasions for
owners, host specialty shows, support area rescue efforts, provide breed education,
and maintain a list of
responsible breeders.
Kennel, breed, obedience
and performance clubs enhance enjoyment of dogs throughout the community by offering good manners training, providing advice for
owners of problem dogs, helping potential buyers find
responsible breeders, working with local authorities to write reasonable dog laws,
and demonstrating
responsible dog ownership.
The
breeder will also give you invaluable advice about feeding
and nurturing your puppy,
and tips on how to raise them
and be a
responsible owner to them.
Some of our dogs come into Luv A Chin Rescue via
owner surrenders - individuals or families that can no longer keep them, some are strays that found their ways to a local shelter
and some come from
responsible breeders that have asked us to help them get ready for a new home through our foster families.
Fortunately, there are
responsible breeders who choose breeding animals that are nice pets as well as top show dogs or herding dogs, start the socialization
and training process from birth,
and place the right puppy with the right new
owner.
Choosing a rescued dog over a purchased pup will not solve the pet overpopulation problem (only
responsible pet
owners and breeders can do that), but it does give many of them a chance they otherwise would not have.
Responsible dog
owners and breeders know, understand
and obey laws that apply to them
and understand that they bear a special responsibility to provide proper care
and humane treatment for their canine companions at all times.
At the same time, raising license fees
and increasing restrictions on the most
responsible pet
owners and breeders in society reduces the number of well - bred, quality dogs
and cats available to the public
and assures that poorer sources will emerge to fill the demand.
For years, the
responsible pet industry has been engaging, often pro-actively, with lawmakers to help them understand what ethical retailers
and breeders do for pets
and pet
owners.
I agree with you all regarding
responsible breeders,
responsible owners and irresponsible PETA.
The 2nd registrar, Cindy Kingsley was
responsible for entering all data, provided by USA
breeders, into the database
and incorporating the SVCA (
owner) certificate into the USA database.
if there were
responsible dog
owners and breeders there would not be an over population of pets.
It's the label we
owners / buyers give them
and they have to earn the title of being a good /
responsible breeder.
The
breeder is also likely to ask questions of you
and what kind of puppy you are looking for, what environment you live in,
and other questions to help decide that you will be a
responsible pet
owner.
The mission of the Catahoula
Owners Breeders and Research Association is to preserve the genetic
and phenotypic integrity of the Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog through
responsible ownership, breeding,
and support of advancements in the field of canine genetics
and inheritance.
After determining the kind of dog you want, attend dog
and adoption shows, talk to
owners of breeds under consideration, check out websites
and books,
and seek out only
responsible breeders if you're set on buying an animal, or adopt from a breed rescue group, mixed breed rescue or shelter.
As the leader
and expert in breeding
and maintaining dogs for more than a century, the AKC supports
responsible breeders and dog
owners through its educational
and inspections programs.
Smith incidentally is on the Board of Directors for North Carolina
Responsible Animal
Owners Alliance, an organization of
breeders and other national interest groups generally opposed to animal welfare laws.
The purpose of the BTCA Futurity is to encourage the breeding of the best possible Boston Terrier, reward diligent
breeders for their efforts, recognize the
owners for selecting the best quality puppies from
responsible breeders,
and reward the
owners and breeders for raising
and developing the inherited qualities of the puppy.
Reputable
breeders feel that they are
responsible for puppies they bring into this world, so if the new
owner at any time can not keep the dog, they will take it back
and make sure it is placed in another loving home.
Responsible breeders will be there as a resource to the new
owners, supplying information
and general guidance if it is needed.
This information will be useful for those other communities who want to encourage positive programs focusing on reducing reproduction of unowned cats instead of legislative measures which are directed toward
responsible cat
owners and breeders.
In order to breed healthy dogs,
and to avoid heartbreak for new puppy
owners the
responsible breeder will do every thing possible to make sure that the puppies will not have genetic health problems.