Sentences with phrase «serious dog breeder»

A veterinarian that is available to handle a range of issues with dogs is a must - have for any serious dog breeder.

A serious dog breeder usually is in for the long - haul anyway.

Canidae has been a respected dog food company for many years, especially among serious dog breeders and people who compete with their dogs in many dog sports.

Clearly the most valuable opportunity for serious dog breeders and exhibitors.

The one group of people who really shouldn't feed this food is serious dog breeders because of the soy it contains and potential problems with phytoestrogens.

Not exact matches

However, serious breeders know that this is just another dog show, that top specimens of many breeds do not attend it, that the results are only one judge's opinion, that victors frequently are defeated in ensuing weeks at other shows.

SB 773 has serious implications; the Oklahoma Board of Commercial Pet Breeders would lose its» self sustaining financial status and some dogs would be denied basic protections.

Then the Rottweiler breeder with imported dogs... all very somber... all too serious.

Fortunately though, there are serious and reputable breeders and that are set out to rescue and help dogs.

Breeders also agree to breed only those dogs free of serious hereditary defects including epilepsy, progressive retinal atrophy, Von Willebrands, entropian and cranial atrophy.

The breeder frantically called the trainer afterwards, and was reminded of the serious warning he was given when he purchased the dog.

A good dog breeder will stand behind health guarantees and do everything possible to make things right should you wind up with a dog with a serious health defect.

Too many breeders start breeding dogs as early as two years old, which is long before many serious genetic problems manifest.

«Some breeders found selling to Georgia pet stores have serious Animal Welfare Act violations on their inspection reports including: dogs with untreated, open wounds, severe eye discharge, feces in food bowls and heavily matted fur.»

She feels few breeders have the time and space to raise litters and grow out dogs required for a serious breeding program.

The serious and dedicated hobby breeder regards his or her dogs as just that - a hobby.

If you are a serious breeder or a conscientious occasional breeder, have your dogs certified free of the trait by the OFA or, at the very least, have your veterinarian thoroughly examine your pet for a tendency to patellar luxation before considering breeding.

This screening is a requirement for all Kennel Club Assured Breeders and assists in the prevention and control of some serious health issues in dogs.

Nice, stable dogs from reputable breeders and a serious risk of getting a not so nice, unstable dog from random breeding in the streets.

A serious hobby breeder will usually belong to a breed club, be involved in showing dogs, present a clean environment with healthy, well - socialized puppies, be at least as interested in your qualifications to be an owner as you are in the breeder, give you a record of dates and types of inoculations and worming and insist that you take the pup to a vet for a check - up and to continue with inoculations, give you written instructions on feeding, training and care, provide a pedigree and registration application form; provide references; provide a written contract with conditions of sale and warranty; and assure you that the relationship between you and the breeder is a continuing one.

What a breeder can do is become educated on what genetic diseases are, how they are expressed (become obvious instead of hidden), how serious they are in terms of risks to quality of life, and how to balance the risks so the dogs have the best chance at a good quality of life.

Serious respectable breeders will have their dogs carefully and professionally examined for inherited and other diseases before considering breeding from them.

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.

To Brooke's comment, as a group of advocates who have attended many of the Ohio dog auctions as part of a coordinated effort with rescue, media and local law enforcement to address serious issues involving the breeders and dogs placed on the block for sale, we can attest that a vast majority of dogs we saw were most definitely frightened, injured and / or ill.

Young female dogs often have silent or irregular heat periods, which do not present any serious hazard unless you are a breeder, aiming at high - grade litter.

If you are a serious long - term full - time dog breeder and breeding dogs is your main activity, you want to invest into an elevated flooring solution that will keep your dogs away from humidity and bacterias.

On the other hand, there are a LOT of backyard breeders out there, that charge as much as a good breeder would, for dogs with serious health and temperament problems.

Genetic diseases are among the most serious hazards on the landscape of modern dog breeding and one of the most vexing challenges facing today»s dog breeders.

The fourth title in the Kennel Club PRO Series by Kennel Club Books, Born to Win: Breed to Succeed by world - famous Norwegian Elkhound breeder and dog show judge Patricia Craige - Trotter is a must for the serious breeder.

the only thing to see and only the size of dogs if not no worries at worst take advice from a veterinarian if he is serious see a breeder or another very serious canine administration because many unfortunately are not serious, good luck and good scope

But not all purebred dogs are created equal, and serious hobby / competition breeders offer the highest level of reliability for good health, temperament, and appearance.

Hopefully, a breeder will be able to accommodate more than a few dogs at a location if serious about going into business as a breeder.

The serious and dedicated hobby / show breeder regards his / her dogs as much more than a hobby, although the true fancier does not expect to make a profit.

If the breeder is only dealing with one kind of dog, and only one litter at a time, then you know that the breeder is serious about their pet rearing.

For less serious problems the breeder might not be inclined to give a full refund but will still explore all possible alternatives to ensure that the dog is protected.

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.

If Rural Affairs Minister Elin Jones AM is serious about tacking puppy farming then she must start by placing pressure on the Welsh Councils for their present lax standards when granting dog breeders a licence.

«Proven breeder,» the auction catalog reads, failing to note the dog's serious underbite, something that would keep a conscientious breeder from breeding her.

And THIS is being practised by «responsible breeders» — well at least Kennel Control Registered breeders — and a proliferation of «pure bred dogs with serious genetic faults.

The investigators discovered that some breeders found selling to Georgia pet stores have serious Animal Welfare Act violations on their federal inspection records, including dogs with untreated, open wounds; severe eye discharge and heavily matted fur.

... A review of USDA inspection reports from more than 100 Petland breeders revealed that more than 60 % of the inspections found serious violations of basic animal care standards, including sick or dead dogs in their cages, lack of proper veterinary care, inadequate shelter from weather conditions, and dirty, unkempt cages that were too small.»

Before dropping his USDA license, this MO commercial breeder accumulated multiple repeat violations, including dogs without food and water, injured dogs who were not being treated by a vet, sanitation issues, and serious care issues.

The serious and dedicated hobby breeder regards his dogs as just that, a hobby.

• The chances of a dog developing serious behavior problems is much higher for dogs purchased as puppies from pet stores, as compared to obtaining dogs from small, noncommercial breeders.

that USDA should continue to perform all inspections of dog breeders and not to rely on the AKC and other dog breeding affiliated groups, with serious conflicts of interest, to conduct inspections and to monitor conditions at federally licensed dog breeding facilities.

Some Havanese breeders have reported that all cases of early - onset cataracts leading to premature blindness, and nearly all «other serious health problems reported in Havanese within the past few years, have been in dogs that also exhibit the symptoms [of chondrodysplasia].»

It is especially important to obtain a cocker spaniel from a reputable breeder; indiscriminate breeding has resulted in dogs with some serious problems.

Diligent breeders are working hard to identify dogs afflicted with serious health problems and refrain from using them in their breeding programs.