That's why there is
a temperament standard for every breed, a benchmark for what the breed is SUPPOSED to be like.
Not exact matches
I drifted away from the
breed standard because there was a need and desire
for a smaller husky with a husky
temperament.
A
Breed Standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics, temperament and appearance of a breed and ensures that the breed is fit for func
Breed Standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics,
temperament and appearance of a
breed and ensures that the breed is fit for func
breed and ensures that the
breed is fit for func
breed is fit
for function.
The Miniature Schnauzer is one of the most popular
breeds worldwide and as of 2008 the 11th most popular
breed in the United States, mainly
for its
temperament and small size.The
breed originated in Germany in the mid-to-late 19th century as a cross between a
Standard Schnauzer and a smaller
breed, such as Poodle or Affenpinscher.
This process should yield decisions resulting in high quality specimens with regard to meeting the
breed standard, general health and
temperament for future generations.
Please note:
Breeding is the process of selecting the most desirable partners
for a mating with the anticipation of showing an improvement in the offspring in terms of health,
temperament, and adherence to the established
breed standard.
* The problem doesn't change, or worsens, over time, even with professional help; * The owners are justifiably fearful of the dog, according to the trainer / behaviorist, and there is nowhere else
for the dog to go; * The dog has been professionally evaluated, and the professional is recommending euthanasia; * The problems have been going on a long time and the dog has been given every chance
for change; money has been spent with a professional trainer / behaviorist; * The behavior is unpredictable and / or uncontrollable; * There is an extreme
temperament problem with dog; the dog IS NOT TYPICAL OF THE
BREED STANDARD; * The problem can not be solved with proper training, behavior modification, change in the way the dog is being managed, or a leash, muzzle, kennel and / or fence.
We selectively
breed for temperament, health and
standard of the
breeds.
Every
breed has a
standard for temperament the same way they have a
standard for appearance.
Never get a puppy of a
breed that wouldn't generally make a good service dog and count on it not fitting
breed standard for temperament.
In the case of dogs, a
breed standard, describes the desirable and undesirable attributes of appearance and
temperament for an individual
breed.
Our sires and dams have been hand picked
for temperament and to meet AKC
breed standards.
Although our first priorities are
temperament and health, we strive to keep the
standard look
for this
breed.
People can research
breed standards for information about the size,
temperament, and potential health problems of their chosen pup.
The goal of
breeding is to
breed for health,
temperament, conformation to the
breed standard (which includes a dog's work, e.g. herding, sporting), pedigree and betterment of each with successive generations.
These
standards include qualifications
for structure,
temperament and movement (characteristics that allow the
breed to perform the function
for which it was
bred).
Quality Westie is meant to provide a new and useful way
for Westie breeders and owners to recognize and document Westies that meet the
breed standard, and enable breeders to focus on producing Westies with proper type and exhibiting proper
temperament and soundness, and maintain and protect the future of Westies.
These dogs are one of the few
breeds to historically have been selectively
bred for temperament over looks, and many
breed standards include the fact that goldens should have a sweet and gentle
temperament.
In our lines we
breed for soundness, health,
temperament, and conformation of the AKC
Standard for Yorkshire Terriers (with the exception of color in the teacup line).
Included in the
breed standard description are externally observable aspects of appearance and behaviour that are considered by the
breed club to be the most important
for the
breed, and externally observable details of appearance or
temperament that are considered by the
breed club to be unacceptable (called faults).
Once a dog is
bred to a specific look or «
standard», i.e., height, coat, head type, etc., the ability of the dog to do the job it was intended
for is many times lost, along with solid
temperament and health.
Champion bloodlines - We
breed for conformation and
temperament with the highest of
standards.
If the goal is strictly to win in the show ring, then the dogs over time will manifest whatever physical extremes are called
for in the
breed standard, often at the expense of health and
temperament.
Only accepts and places
breed ambassadors that meet the
Standard for Pit Bull
Temperament.
We value not only the
breed standards, we also keep in mind throughout our
breeding program the focus to
breed for a good
temperament, balance, and movement
for all puppies.
Our dogs are chosen
for health quality, elegant looks and
breed standard, with emphasis on
temperament and personality.
Some
breed purists today might disagree, but just because the coloring of a GSD isn't show - ring
standard doesn't mean it isn't up to
breed standard for temperament, personality, and body shape.
The
breed standard for the Bullmastiff describes its
temperament as «fearless and confident yet docile.
Health and
Temperament should be held to the highest
standard possible
for English Cocker Spaniels but, because of a field
bred dog's specific purpose, its physical appearance and natural instincts will differ from that of the dog
bred for conformation (the show ring).
Breeding should be done by knowledgeable professionals who work to maintain the
breed standard for health,
temperament, and form.
AlaTurkay Anatolians «
Breeding Working Livestock Guardian Dogs Since 1997» «
Breeding to the
standard for sound structure and stable
temperament, keeping working instincts intact as they have been
for thousands of years.
As dog breeders, we are most concerned with
breeding animals that typify
breed standards for physical appearance,
temperament, mental acuity, and similar traits.
For over 100 years the BCA and its member clubs have focused on maintaining the breed standard by breeding for good health, conformation, and temperament, while continuously promoting the health and welfare of the bre
For over 100 years the BCA and its member clubs have focused on maintaining the
breed standard by
breeding for good health, conformation, and temperament, while continuously promoting the health and welfare of the bre
for good health, conformation, and
temperament, while continuously promoting the health and welfare of the
breed.
To that end, only
breed dogs and bitches of sound
temperament and structure, good health, and characteristic type as described in the American Kennel Club's (AKC) approved Official
Standard for the Pembroke Welsh Corgi.
Peppertree takes dogs of all
breeds, ages, sizes and with medical conditions as we are able; the only requirement
for our program is that they meet our
temperament standards.
A facility that
breeds for profit with no regard
for breed standard, genetically linked defects, socialization,
temperament, or the overall health and welfare of the dogs in their
breeding program.
At the same time, a small group of enthusiasts
for this
breed set to work reviving it, finding approximately 100 specimens of the
breed and then narrowing it down to the best 30 that most closely resembled the
standard and that displayed the proper
temperament and excellent health.
There are many reasons that a responsible breeder might determine that a cat falls short of meeting the high
standards for health,
temperament and / or the written
standard of perfection
for the
breed, and therefore should not be
bred.
Its stated mission is to promote and guide the development of the Goldendoodle to achieve a consistent
standard for the «
breed» in terms of coat, type, health and
temperament.
Strive in each and every
breeding to achieve the highest quality possible relative to the
breed standard for conformation; excellence in hunting
for field; trainability
for obedience, tracking, and the field; and
temperament to maintain our
breed's characteristics.
To
breed as closely to the
standard of the
breed as adopted by the ECSCA with the goal being to produce the highest quality English Cocker Spaniel in
temperament and health which promotes the
breeds true characteristics and versatility as a companion and
for the function
for which it was
bred.
The UKC
breed standard for the Sarplaninac describes the
breed as having «a typical livestock guarding
temperament highly intelligent and independent.»
Strive in each and every
breeding to achieve the highest quality possible relative to the
breed standard for conformation, trainability and
temperament, in order to maintain our
breed's characteristics.
Many of them are found to be unhealthy, not screened
for genetic diseases, do not show resemblance to the
breed standard and lack good
temperament.
Then, as a member of the BTCA, we
breed exclusively to the Boston Terrier
Standard for excellence in health, conformation, and
temperament.
Those pillars of the Great Dane
Standard for breeding are Conformation and
Temperament plus the added pillars required are Health testing and
breeding for Longevity.
If
standards for color and size are unimportant to them then it's likely the
standard for temperament is not respected and
bred for either.
Although the Kennel Club
breed standards, which are a description of the appearance, characteristics and
temperament of pedigree dogs, make clear that health must come before looks, some breeders continue to
breed for looks and fashion.
Breeders have come a long way in the past years to «build» a Chow with a stable
temperament and massive yet compact structure required by the «
Breed Standard», blueprint
for the perfect Chow.