Vet - When to call the vet for your dog or puppy Part of being
a responsible puppy or dog owner is knowing when to call the vet.
Not exact matches
these laws will serve to drive good
responsible breeders out, yet will encourage importing thousands and thousands of
dogs, and smuggling even more into the country to «meet the need» for adoptable
puppies in shelters -
dogs that are not bred for good health
or temperament - just for a fast buck.
The United Kingdom Kennel Club decided in May 2007 not to register
puppies with «Merle coat color in
dogs» coloration due to the health risks associated with the gene
responsible, and in December of that year formally amended the Breed Standard to say «Any color
or mixture of colors but never merle (dapple).»
A
responsible breeder will properly match by evaluating the
puppy or adult
dog to it's owner, including home visits when possible before placement.
Explain who in your family will be
responsible for the
puppy's daily care and attend training classes, where the
dog will spend most of his / her time, and what rules have been decided upon for the
puppy — for example, whether
or not the
dog will be allowed on the furniture.
A single pair of unsterilized cats
or dogs and their unsterilized offspring and their unsterilized offspring and so on, will be
responsible for the births of thousands of unwanted kittens
or puppies in just a few years that could end up abandoned, neglected, abused, hit by passing cars
or euthanized because homes can't be found for them in time.
If you want a specific breed of
dog, you can find nearly any breed at a breed - specific rescue,
or find a
responsible breeder that specializes in that particular breed (and will not sell a
puppy to you without meeting you first).
Please, if you decide to purchase a
dog or puppy, only purchase from a
responsible and educated breeder.
Interestingly,
responsible dog breeders charge the same
or even less for a
puppy than unethical breeders.
Responsible breeders interview potential
puppy buyers whether the pups are an accidental mixed breed litter being sold for next to nothing
or purebred show
dogs of champion stock.
We are committed to educating the public on
responsible pet ownership, the importance of spaying and neutering, along with the dangers of purchasing a
dog from a pet store
or puppy mill.
The Humane Society explains that
responsible breeders do not sell their
puppies to pet stores because they want to meet their
puppy buyers in person — and a majority of national breed clubs» Codes of Ethics prohibit
or discourage their members from selling their
dogs to pet stores.
Whether you choose to get a
puppy from a
responsible breeder
or adopt a German Shepherd
dog from a rescue group, the first two weeks for you and your new
dog are a critical period of adjustment.
No be clear no
responsible breeder would EVER allow
dogs or cats to be sold at pet stores
or flea markets — they're greatly from
puppy mills.
No
responsible dog breeder will sell their
puppies to a third party dealer
or pet shop.
As a
responsible breeder, I will refrain from using a
dog that, although free from serious
or disqualifying defects, consistently produces seriously health afflicted
puppies; And, I will take the necessary safeguards in preventing breeding of any of my
dogs that would result in un-registerable
puppies.
Store owners who sign The HSUS» pledge receive a placard proclaiming, «We love
puppies; that's why we don't sell them,» to display in the store, as well as materials about adopting a
dog or finding a
responsible breeder.
The reality is that between
puppy mills and irresponsible owners, the misery, suffering and death is guaranteed to continue for many years to come, especially if people buy into the ridiculous notion that it's bad for your
dog to do the humane and
responsible thing and have it spayed
or neutered.
As a
responsible person breeding
dogs, each
puppy or adult
dog you sell
or buy should be accompanied by a well - written contract that both parties understand and agree to.
This is why
puppies and
dogs that are adopted from MOSA come with a spay neuter contract to better ensure both that we
or our
dogs are not
responsible for adding to the unplanned population of animals that end up euthanized and to help better protect the health of each and every one of our babies in the future and that of the breed to try and minimize mis - breeding.
The gene
responsible for furnishings is dominant; so by testing the parent
dogs DNA, it can be determined if a breed pair will produce
puppies that all have furnishings,
or if there will be some
puppies with an incorrect (
or Golden Retriever like) coat.
Many
puppies and
dogs will put up with a great deal before showing any obvious behaviours that they are uncomfortable and it's just not fair
or responsible to expect them to cope with boisterous
or rough handling.
The Westminster Kennel Club continues to firmly believe and advocate that the best source for a
puppy or adult
dog for your family will always be those
responsible breeders who produce
puppies with the goal of improving the health and physical traits of that breed.
Our aim is simply to educate the public about the correct way to get a
dog, either by adopting a rescue
dog,
or via a
responsible breeder where you will always see the
puppy with it's mother.
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.
Traits of a
responsible breeder include: • Breeding for health and temperament, not «looks»
or a fad • Practicing genetic health testing • Keeping a
puppy until eight weeks of age / not letting it go too early • Having only one
or two breeds • Having a manageable number of
dogs / breeding only one litter at a time • Willing to take the
dog back, should at any time you be unable to care for it • Questioning you to make sure your family is a good match for the breed
or a particular
puppy • Willing to answer your questions regarding the breed, health problems to consider, and your particular
puppy A
responsible breeder can be a valuable tool to help you decide what type of
dog is right for you, and can provide a healthy well rounded
puppy!
Responsible breeders never sell
puppies over the Internet
or through a pet store and will insist on meeting the family who will be purchasing the
dog.
This makes me ask whether
dog breeders are
responsible for many so - called genetic problems in
dogs,
or whether it's because we vaccinate
puppies before their true personalities and health status can be assessed.
Stores that sign the pledge receive a sign that says «We love
puppies; that's why we don't sell them,» as well as materials for customers about how to adopt a
dog or find a
responsible breeder.
As for
responsible breeders: no human effort is 100 % successful, but
responsible breeders» failure rate (measured in
dogs or cats winding in shelters,
or pet - quality anmals not being neutered,
or animals winding up as breeders for BYBs
or puppy mills) is vanishingly low.
The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to $ 2,500 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person
or persons
responsible for abandoning more than 30 young
dogs and
puppies in Erie County, N.Y.
When looking for a
puppy, remember that all
dogs (like all other animals and plants) carry genetic defects, that not all genetic defects cause painful disorders that require Herculean efforts to cure
or control, and that chances of getting a pup with fewer serious defects are enhanced if you buy from a
responsible breeder who uses the tools scientists have provided.
Colorado Citizens for Canine Welfare can help you find a
dog that comes from an animal shelter, rescue organization
or responsible breeder — and avoid contributing to the abuse and neglect of
dogs in
puppy mills.
Charging exorbitant license fees for intact
dogs and cats causes
responsible breeders to cut back
or opt out and thereby reduces the best source of home - raised, healthy, well - socialized
puppies and kittens.
Since they can't purchase their
dogs from reputable
or responsible breeders, pet stores must purchase their
dogs from sub-standard breeders, including
puppy mills, brokers for
puppy mills, and backyard breeders.
Responsible breeders, who may
or not be show
dog breeders, are knowledgeable about their breed, perform applicable health checks and certifications on their breeding
dogs, socialize and evaluate their
puppies, and stand by the
dogs they sell.
That is who this law targets. It is an important tool in the fight against
puppy mills. It is ridiculous for anyone to say this bill targets
responsible breeders — if you are
responsible then you won't knowingly sell a sick, diseased
or disabled
dog without dislosing that to the purchaser.
I would hope that the truth will surface, and in the meantime, the only thing I can say is that may each and every person who is
responsible for either delaying
or interfering in the bill be forever haunted by the ghosts of the
puppies and
dogs living the lives of the damned in those mills.
If you decide to buy a purebred
puppy or dog, DiNardo said, you need to look for a
responsible breeder.
If you are interested in a Miniature Schnauzer
puppy in the Northern California area,
or even an adult Miniature Schnauzer
dog from a
responsible breeder, our Public Awareness Committee can let you know who in the area may have what you are looking for.