We strongly urge anyone who is
thinking about breeding their dog (because your dog is the best, and all your friends want one of her puppies) to read about the health testing you absolutely must have done before you breed even just one litter!
If you are
thinking about breeding your dog, know that if you do it responsibly, you will lose money.
Accept it right now, that if you tell people you are
thinking about breeding your dog you will get one of a few responses:
I highly recommend this book for anyone who breeds dogs or is
thinking about breeding dogs.
Not exact matches
At the start of the new year, 671 vets have urged
dog lovers to
think twice
about buying squashed - faced
dogs as without action, the number of corrective surgeries needed on such
breeds will soar.
Most small
breeds tend to be friendly with kids if they are not abused or harassed, whether you
think about bichons (all varieties), Brussels Griffon, Coton De Tulear, Yorkshire terrier or Affenpinscher
dogs.
Because of the diversity of
dogs (
think about how many
breeds there are), we must note that all
dogs do not mature fully at a same age.
So, it is well worth spending some days
thinking about choosing the right
dog breed for you and your lifestyle.
While these 5 best
dog breeds for senior citizens are a good start for selecting the pooch to keep you company for the remainder of your life, you may have to
think about other considerations, too.
Something for people to
think about that are not a senior person as yet (which I am) it is all very well having a
dog to love, I have had them all my life, however when you can no longer exercise them as they SHOULD be, it becomes cruel and annoying for neighbours, as the smaller
breeds bark from boredom.
When
thinking about the perfect
dog breed for your family — don't count out the Alaskan malamute!
If you already have a particular
breed in mind, research the history of the
breed, and
think about whether the behavior that the
dog is
bred for will fit into your lifestyle.
Great hub, with excellent information, especially for folks
thinking about buying a
dog of this
breed.
Think about the research you do when you buy a car or TV... you can do a lot of the same with
dogs, and for a «thing» that is far more important to us than a car of TV, it is worth scrutinizing
breeding practices.
Others are a product of big
dog breeders that
thought about this problem and
bred small versions of their favorite
breed.
In fact I
think I will have to add that fourth variety of Lab to my hub
about Common
Dog Breeds.
When
thinking about unique
breeds and the range of physical differences that exist with man's best friend, it's hard to believe that a tiny toy lap
dog and another that's as tall as a human are of the same species [1].
If you
think back to what you learned earlier
about how the different
dog breeds came to be, you'll remember this:
If you are
thinking about getting a wolf hybrid, take a look at these
dog breeds before making up your mind.
I always enjoy reading your hubs
about various
dog breeds and am pleased whenever you include the mini schnauzer, since that is my
dog's
breed and I
think she's super.
Beyond the typical
thoughts that the good breeders should CERT for hips, eyes and
breed specific diseases, etc., and know quite a bit
about genetics, my criticisms of breeders, even the so - called good ones, are more social in nature in regard to how they affect the social lives of the
dogs they have
bred, their owner selection process, and the possibility of the
dog's success in staying in a home for life.
Experts
think that
dogs» tendency to copy us came
about through thousands of years of selective
breeding and training.
These tiny
dogs are
thought to be 12 times more likely to have luxating patellas (MPL) than larger
breeds; but they are often
about three years old before their knees begin to lock up and owners become concerned.
So no matter how much you may want your new puppy to be a specific colour, please
think about the health of all the
dogs being produced for their colour, and
about the enduring health of the
breed.
In determining whether your mixed
breed dog will get along with other pets, you have to
think about the two parent
breeds.
Ever since Elmer and Ammon Zimmerman, owners of E&A and A&J Kennels in Berks County, shot and killed their 80
dogs sometime between Thursday, July 24 and Tuesday, July 29, questions
about the law that makes this cowardly and inhumane act «legal» have surfaced. Many have inquired as to why licensed kennel operators are permitted to legally shoot their
breeding stock, believing that private citizens were prohibited from this same gruesome form of euthanasia, and if you
think so too,
think again.
I would just encourage anyone to
think twice
about breeding dogs at all!
Of course, you need to
think about personality as well when looking at a mixed
breed dog, and like physical characteristics, you may see some distinctive traits or a mixture.
So I
thought about getting another
dog, not to replace mine but to add to our family as I am in complete love of my baby girl and she is spayed so there is no desire to
breed, I always spay my animals in the past, Â never have I ever
bred a
dog or any animal.
The general
thought among those that have been around the
breed for the greatest number of years is that, these new color patterns were brought
about by unscrupulous outcrossing to a separate
breed such as Catahoula Leopard
dogs.
Think about it this way: Selective
breeding has produced
dogs that like to swim, retrieve, herd, etc..
You might
think you know, but I bet you'll be surprised by my articles: The Truth
About Purebred
Dogs, The Truth
About Crossbred
Dogs, and The Truth
About Mixed
Breed Dogs.
If
thinking about a Border Collie as your next
dog, you need to give some
thought to the time you can devote to such an energetic
breed.
Another thing to
think about when picking the right
dog is the
breed's intelligence level.
You may not have
thought about it, but the fact is that everything
about your
dog - its
breed, size, personality, training, diet, grooming, and so on - reveals a great deal
about you, for better or for worse.
No, a person who cares
about dogs does not
breed dogs with out a great deal of study, care,
thought, rethought, education, research, time and effort.
If you are
thinking about bring home this
breed, take the time to learn as much as you can
about them so you are sure to get the right
dog.
Choosing a new puppy This is a nice starter guide of things that you should consider when you are
thinking about getting a puppy
Breeds of Dogs A quick reference guide to many breeds of dogs, including photos and brief descriptions of each breed's characteri
Breeds of
Dogs A quick reference guide to many breeds of dogs, including photos and brief descriptions of each breed's characterist
Dogs A quick reference guide to many
breeds of dogs, including photos and brief descriptions of each breed's characteri
breeds of
dogs, including photos and brief descriptions of each breed's characterist
dogs, including photos and brief descriptions of each
breed's characteristics.
Lennox, a mixed -
breed dog, was confiscated
about two years ago because officials
thought he looked like a Pit Bull, a
breed banned in Northern Ireland.
It's been used on just
about any
breed of
dog you can
think of, and it still worked.
I am having second
thoughts about switching him back because Bullmastiffs need Glucosamine Chondroitin for their fast growing joints, but I have read some research that states Large
Breed Puppy food makes the
dog grow to quick.
When picking a
breed, consider your own activity level and lifestyle, and
think about whether you'll find a frisky, energetic
dog invigorating or annoying.
If you are
thinking about adopting a furry friend, but are afraid of the mess your new puppy might make, just look out for the 7 most hyperactive
dog breeds.
When
thinking about adding a
dog or puppy to your family, it is always a good idea to research
breed types and traits.
If you have a
dog in your home and are
thinking about getting a cat, you might be wondering which cat
breeds get along well with canine housemates.
This is especially important if the
dog you are considering belongs to one of the commonly affected
breeds, and even more so if you are
thinking about breeding the animal in the future.
Here are some things to
think about when comparing different
dog breeds:
If you like small
dogs, I'm sure you will love one, but if you are specifically looking for obedience of commands and good behavior, maybe you should
think about getting a slightly larger
breed.
I've always had
dogs that are «fixed» so to speak but have
thought about breeding (in extremely humane ways of course) maybe in the next life.
Some good questions to
think about are: Are there licensing requirements, number of
dog restrictions, or
Breed Specific Legislatures that you need to be aware of?