The phrase
"to import the dog" means bringing a dog from one country to another.
Full definition
I agree that puppy mills and
imported dogs need to be eliminated, but I also think that households should be prepared to support the dog they so desperately want.
Some commenters questioned how officials at a port of entry would determine
whether imported dogs were intended for resale or personal use.
In England and all of Europe, the breed is simply known as the Cocker Spaniel, there is an American Cocker spaniel which was bred from
imported dogs from England — this breed is smaller and stockier than English Cocker Spaniels.
So why, in light of the numbers of animals destroyed every day in the US, is there ANY tolerance
for importing dogs from around the world into the country for adoption while dogs are still being killed at the same rate every day here?
If this practice continues, we will lessen our dependency
on importing dogs from Europe.
I am a member of Golden Gate Basset Rescue and can honestly say that our rescue does
not import dogs from other countries.
While imported dog breeds such as the Alaskan Husky, the Chihuahua or the Afghan Hound grow in popularity in the UK, some native breeds are at risk of disappearing.
Al owns our
recently imported dogs who are registered in the «old club» as well as AKC and so, can be used by «old club» members without reprisal should they chose to do.
As to your more recent issues raised
about imported dogs; yes, the conservative estimate is hundreds of thousands of dogs imported each and every year:
A
huge imported dog pipeline exists from Mexico through California, and then shipped north to Utah, Colorado, Oregon, Washington, Canada.
Meredith imports some dogs she feels will work with the Rattlebridge breeding program and also sends Rattlebridge Cavaliers overseas.
While individuals scattered around the United States discovered this rare breed and
successfully imported dogs, even breeding pairs, the advent of the internet and global information contributed to the ability for perspective owners to get in contact with breeders here and in Europe.
Actress Amber Heard has stated that she will plead not guilty to charges that she
illegally imported dogs into Australia.
As an individual breeder, if you are
considering importing a dog you should only do so if it has had its hips and elbows cleared, has had a clear eye exam within the past year, a thyroid panel, Pelger - Huet Anomaly screen, and has been DNA tested for MDR1, cataracts, CEA, the PRCD form of PRA, degenerative myelopathy, and cobalamin malabsorbtion.
Spending on food is up — averaging $ 254 a year — reflecting a concern about
cheaper imported dog food and treat that may be tainted.
Another 20 % of their revenue or so goes to Humane Society International,
which imports dogs from foreign countries and dumps them in California shelters.
Assessed British journalist Julia Lewis, who favored Brexit, «I'm sure we will continue to take in rescue dogs from places like Croatia, Spain and other places [
where imported dogs turned out to be rabid].
We need to
stop importing dogs and cats from other countries and worry about rehoming the homeless pets already in our shelters.
Many
shelters import dogs from offshore and trade «stock» with other shelters while pleading for more donations and tax - payer funding.
As a result, the U.S. market has seen an increase in
imported dogs in bad health and / or possibly carrying diseases that could harm people and other animals.
Seemingly, the only unregulated operators in the animal world today are the «animal dealers» working in the animal protection groups that fundraise on overpopulation
while importing dogs from overseas.