They are highly intelligent dogs which from a
long time breeder told me once they are as smart as a 3 or 4 year old.
Even if I spent 2 or 3 hours with the pups, it's a drop in the bucket compared to the amount
of time the breeder spent with them.
Over time breeders developed them into dogs with shorter legs, so more suitable for digging.
Over the years we have been fortunate to have many
old time breeders mentor us and help us to expand our knowledge on the breed.
You also don't want to buy a dog from a small -
time breeder just trying to make some cash.
Other times the breeders may be selling dogs that are a little older or are no longer producing well enough to meet their standards.
It's a good way to learn and to prove yourself so the
next time a breeder will be more willing to sell you a good girl.
One common complaint that I have heard from
long time breeders is the number of puppies that they lose each litter.
Keep in mind that the length
of time a breeder has been breeding dogs may not be the best indicator of how well they do things.
Just make sure you stay away from pet stores and backyard breeders, and find a reputable
old time breeder that is very active with the breed.
It is hard for a single breeder to care for three litters of puppies at a time
This is consistent with two recent tagging studies in Florida loggerheads which show that most nesting females were first - time breeders [32] and survivorship of recaptured adults was inexplicably low [33].
Caged - bird breeding has declined as long -
time breeders retire and younger people aren't following in their footsteps due to low margins and changing lifestyles.
A great resource is Potbellied Pig Parenting, a manual by long -
time breeder Nancy Shepherd of Rocheport, Mo..
And they've filled us in on his pedigree as well: the dog's official name is Amigo's New Hope, and he was bred by Art and Martha Stern, long -
time breeders who reside near Dallas.
Over
time breeders used it to track the carriers along with the traits for conformation, performance and other important characteristics.
The
ONLY time ANY breeder needs something which is UNTYPICAL for the breed is when the breed is in general lacking a specific quality and that quality can only be found in a dog who is VERY GOOD otherwise, but has whatever wrong with him to make him UNTYPEY - in this particular case being extremely oversized.
[21] Annual survival probability of adult females is 0.83 for experienced breeding females, but only 0.66 for first -
time breeders indicating a significant cost of reproduction.
Once a fierce guard dog,
over time breeders have been able to adapt the Mastiff to family life.
Some first -
time breeders can be extremely knowledgeable and more than capable of choosing a puppy that's a good match for you.
Janice Jones is a long -
time breeder, dog lover, and writer.
This will be your best resource, as well as any long -
time breeders that you know.
I think A2Z is a fantastic resource and I know for a fact that a significant amount of content in here is new or presents ideas not thought of by long -
time breeders.
As a first
time breeder, I needed a comprehensive resource or I was going to exhaust my mentors.
Every time a breeder joins Wuuff and posts an ad, we check it to ensure the ad meets every criteria.
His reply raised more questions than it answered so I forwarded it to a group of long
time breeders and asked if they, or anyone they knew, had produced a litter containing congenital hypothyroidism with goiter (CHG).
We are long
time breeders of big, broad and beautiful AKC Labrador pups that compliment the breed.
Hence, is your first -
time breeder, you'll appreciate a few tips.
This is one of the biggest mistakes made by first -
time breeders: breeding the female dog on her first heat cycle.
It is a good insurance in first -
time breeders and repeat problem breeders.
It is interesting that even among long
time breeders, opinions can differ on what exactly constitutes a breeding that is made in accordance with The Breed Standard.
Most of them are products of «backyard» or one -
time breeders.
At
the time the breeder had him she had 17 dogs / puppies and told me herself she hadn't spent as much time with him and his siblings as she normally does.
Whether you're a first time Chow owner or a long
time breeder - judge, you'll always find something of interest here!
Some first -
time breeders are very knowledgeable and more than fit to breed dogs while others that have been in the game a long time may not know the first thing about being a responsible breeder.
Most of
the time breeders are trying to get puppies into their new homes by the time they are 8 to 10 weeks old.
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