Not exact matches
A: Individual
dogs of the same breed can have very different activity levels and
temperaments, so rather than focusing on a
particular breed, I recommend that prospective
dog owners look for a fit between an individual
dog and the family's lifestyle.
Don't let anyone tell you your young
dog will «just grow out
of it» or that it's just the breed or your
dog's
particular temperament.
Participation in competition is merely one piece
of evidence that
dogs being bred are being bred with care and attention to health,
temperament, and conformity with the expectations
of a person looking for that
particular breed.
Accordingly, the TRBMDC does not endorse, guarantee, recommend or otherwise approve
of any
particular breeders or guarantee or accept any responsibility for the health,
temperament or any other aspect
of the
dog (s) sold by breeders it suggests.
The way in which you can train any
particular breed
of dogs depends on their
temperament, as related to their breed, and as related to their unique personalities.
She encouraged shelters to make decisions about
dogs based on the animals» behavior and
temperament, not on lack
of space or length
of stay in the facility, and to match people with
particular dogs to increase the chances
of successful adoption.
People who are searching for
particular traits
of a breed SHOULD therefore choose a PUREBRED
dog and purchase their chosen breed from a REGISTERED BREEDER, for decades and even centuries purebred
dogs have been bred for certain traits,
temperaments and character.
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!
Shelters accept thousands
of dogs of every type and
temperament, while rescue groups focus on aiding
dogs of one
particular breed, for example, greyhounds or Pekingese, great Pyrenees, or collies.
Temperament or personality
of an individual
dog may incline any
particular dog to mating behavior and subsequent successful breeding.
If you have made the decision that a Frenchie is the right
dog for you and your family, PLEASE carefully review the descriptions
of any
of the available French Bulldogs to be sure that the
dog's
temperament fits well with your
particular needs and lifestyle.