Sentences with phrase «small responsible dog breeders»

This rule could threaten the future of a vast number of small responsible dog breeders and the very existence of some rare breeds in the United States.

Not exact matches

«By shrinking the supply of puppy mill dogs flowing into our market, the ordinance is expected to boost adoptions for homeless animals and increase sales for small, responsible dog breeders,» said Humane Society of the United States» Arizona State Director, Kari Nienstedt.

Buy only from reputable Miniature Fox Terrier breeders to reduce the risk of health problems common in small dog breeds (visit dog breeders to learn how to identify responsible dog breeders).

Now, when I say «pet store dog,» I'm referring to «puppy mills» versus responsible small breeders who are breeding for conformation and behavior.

And a stern warning of no tiny dogs for small children and Only purchasing from a responsible breeder who does health testing on their specific breed is a good place to start when searching for a kid friendly pet.

We'd ask her about that amazing income stream: Most responsible, small - scale dog breeders agree that the business is not particularly profitable.

It is not a fair accusation in most cases because the premise that a responsible dog breeder can't operate on a small scale ethically is not a fair one to make.

(All responsible breeders carefully place their dogs in new homes, but breeders of rare breeds are even more finicky about where their pups go because they are guardians of a small gene pool and need to make sure that all breedable dogs are kept intact and that buyers understand the consequences of owning a pet that is also the repository of genes from that limited pool.)

The program was developed at the request of a small group of responsible breeders that desired to have uniform voluntary standards that considered physical and behavioral welfare of dogs and puppies raised by breeders.

Lively conversation then ensued, about real issues: about whether there are any meaningful regulations at all for small - scale breeders and rescuers; about whether there is any real way for consumers to figure out whether they're doing business with a responsible breeder or rescuer; about whether and when it is necessary for public safety to euthanize some dogs in our shelters.

In so doing, we demonstrate our commitment to the continued breeding of dogs by responsible small and hobby breeders throughout this country.

Education resulted in a good law earlier this year in Virginia, where a coalition of several small business owners and allies worked with legislators to make Senate Bill 852, a measure that holds substandard breeders accountable while providing appropriate protections for responsible cat and dog retailers and breeders.