But the final consciousness which each
type reaches
of union with the divine has the
same practical significance for the individual; and individuals may well be allowed to get to it by the channels which lie most open to their several
temperaments.
At the
same time that our companion dogs deserve a better start in life, dog lovers who make the big decision to adopt a new dog into their family deserve a better chance
of finding dogs with the good health,
temperament, and early socialization that will allow them to develop into the simpatico
type of companion that we are all looking for.
* has spent a number
of years studying and learning about their breed * is active in one or more breed clubs or similar groups and thus is in regular contact with other people in the breed * knows their breeding stock inside and out for several generations back * has an «eye for a dog» and has developed a detailed picture
of the
type of dog they're breeding toward * almost always compete in some in some sort
of activity with their dogs (conformation, working activities, obedience etc.) so as to have a realistic idea
of how their dogs compare to others
of the
same the breed * is knowledgable about the hereditary problems that occur in their breed and has the appropriate tests done prior to breeding in order to decrease the likelihood
of their occurance in their pups * considers
temperament important * is knowledgable about the mating and whelping
of dogs in general, so as to minimize the chances
of injury or death to the breeding dogs * is extremely concerned with the quality
of the homes that their puppies are destinied for, to the point
of not performing a breeding if they don't feel good homes will be available for the pups * never has more dogs
of their own than they are properly able to care for * is willing and able to educate and build a relationship with their puppy buyers * is honest * uses spay / neuter contracts and / or limited registration to prevent the casual breeding
of their puppies * is ALWAYS willing to take back a dog
of their breeding if a puppy buyer can not keep it for any reason.