Responsible breeders generally insist that pet quality Shih Tzu be neutered so that only the best representatives of the breed will reproduce (see why not to breed your pet).
Responsible breeders generally breed infrequently, after considerable thought.
Not exact matches
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).
The
responsible breeder is involved with welfare of the breed or of dogs
generally.
Berners are
generally healthy dogs, and
responsible breeders will screen their breeding stock for health conditions such as hip and elbow dysplasia, blood disorders, some cancers, and progressive retinal atrophy.
Irresponsible animal
breeders are also motivated by profit and are
generally unknowledgeable about
responsible breeding practices.
The breed is
generally very healthy, and a
responsible breeder screens breeding stock for health conditions such as juvenile epilepsy, storage disease, hip dysplasia, and elbow dysplasia.
The Lundehund is
generally a healthy breed, and
responsible breeders test their stock for health conditions such as patellar luxation and eye disorders.
Griffs are
generally healthy dogs, and
responsible breeders screen their stock for health conditions such as heart problems, eye defects such as cataracts, and orthopedic problems such as patella luxation and hip dysplasia.
Yorkshire Terriers are
generally healthy dogs, and
responsible breeders screen their stock for health conditions such as eye anomalies and luxating patella, a dislocated kneecap once called a «trick knee» in humans.
They are
generally healthy when they come from a
responsible breeder and sturdy parents.
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.
Miniature American Shepherds are
generally healthy dogs, and
responsible breeders test their stock for health conditions, communicating with other dedicated
breeders to work together for breed health and preservation of the breed's unique qualities.