Many
responsible breeders offer limited health and temperament guarantees on the puppies they sell.
Not exact matches
Dog
breeders should not interfere with their whelping bitch while she is giving birth, however, as a
responsible breeder you should always be ready to
offer assistance if anything goes wrong during labour or right after.
Research the internet for
responsible breeders who care who buys their puppies, and will
offer to take the dog back should you choose to not keep it anymore.
Caroline Kisko, Kennel Club Secretary, said: «
Responsible Dalmatian
breeders have been testing their dogs for years, and we are pleased to be able to
offer a means of centralising the data obtained through this testing.
Go to our website under the «Resources» tab (www.DaneOutreach.org) to find detailed information on how to find a
responsible breeder who will
offer healthy, stable, socialized puppies; who works to support the breed (and not their bank account); and who will be there to support you for the life of your Dane.
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.
Ask if the
breeder will
offer help if you have any problems with the dog, or take it back if you ever need to find it a new home (
responsible breeders will
offer both these before you ask!).
NAIA supports reasonable efforts to hold all
breeders and sellers
responsible for the health of the puppies they
offer to the public and recognizes that a key component of reducing animal shelter populations, dangerous dog problems, and neighborhood nuisances is helping people choose the right dog in the first place.
If, in spite of all the precautions, the puppy is physically or temperamentally unsound, the truly
responsible breeder will
offer a replacement or a financial settlement.
Responsible, ethical, and reliable
breeders will be there for you for years to come, should always
offer help and give advice for the dog's lifetime, as well as a guarantee on what they breed.
I'm not
offering any rewards but I do know
responsible breeders who meet this criteria (http://www.dog-play.com/ethics.html) and have never known a pet shop to do so.
I don» know the exact terms of her
offer but I do know that there are dozens of
responsible hobby
breeders that meet the criteria and yet no one has been able to find a pet shop that does and thus collect the reward.
The
responsible breeder always
offers the right of first refusal or insists a pet that is no longer wanted comes back them.
Responsible breeders visit prospective buyers» homes to make sure the atmosphere is okey for a new per and
offer advice and help to new owners.
The Humane Society
offers a checklist for what to look for in a
responsible breeder, but a few signs that you're working with a reputable person include: