Sentences with phrase «welfare standards of the breeding»

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Responding to the re-launch of a consultation by the Welsh Government on dog breeding standards, William Powell, Welsh Liberal Democrat spokesperson on animal welfare, said:

From strong humane standards in Colorado that ensure dogs have cages that are double the length of the dog, to the most basic standards that simply prevent cruelty in Kansas and Missouri, all high volume puppy producing states except Oklahoma have animal welfare standards covering those who transfer, breed and sell large numbers of dogs.

In his report (An Independent Inquiry into Dog Breeding), Sir Patrick Bateson stated that «the challenge of identifying high welfare standard breeders reliably could be addressed through the application of a rigorous, robustly policed and well respected quality assurance scheme.

As a direct consequence of this observation and following consultations with key stakeholders including the veterinary profession, major animal welfare charities and the Kennel Club, the Dog Advisory Council published a report detailing what it considers to be the standard to be adopted by ALL breeders in relation to the «management» of both breeding dogs and their puppies.

A member selling any Westie which he / she knows to have a physical condition, serious deviations from the standard or hereditary condition (disease)(exception's see # 9) which indicates that the breeding of the dog would be detrimental to the welfare of the breed, will so inform the buyer in writing.

While many in the animal welfare field still want to paint all breeders with the same low standards brush, I look forward to opening their eyes to the true nature of the breeding business.

The session also covered: the veterinary profession's role in improving dog welfare; the registration of puppies with the Kennel Club; line breeding, out breeding and the coefficient of inbreeding; veterinary checks at dog championship shows; breed standards; availability of research and data; the extent of puppy farming; and the sale of puppies on the internet.

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SC expressed concern that all commercial breeders were tarred with the same brush and emphasised that it is possible to be a commercial breeder and have excellent standards of health and welfare for the breeding dogs and puppies.

The report's recommendations include: reward for breeders who deliver high welfare standards; establishing a non-statutory independent Advisory Council on Dog Breeding to develop breeding strategies on an individual breed basis; a computerised system for the collection of disease prevalence from vets; an Accredited Breeder Scheme with UKAS accreditation; permanent identification of dogs; new regulations under the Animal Welfare Act creating an obligation on dog breeders to have regard to the health and welfare of parent dogs and their ofBreeding to develop breeding strategies on an individual breed basis; a computerised system for the collection of disease prevalence from vets; an Accredited Breeder Scheme with UKAS accreditation; permanent identification of dogs; new regulations under the Animal Welfare Act creating an obligation on dog breeders to have regard to the health and welfare of parent dogs and their ofbreeding strategies on an individual breed basis; a computerised system for the collection of disease prevalence from vets; an Accredited Breeder Scheme with UKAS accreditation; permanent identification of dogs; new regulations under the Animal Welfare Act creating an obligation on dog breeders to have regard to the health and welfare of parent dogs and their offspring.

Designed to promote and continuously improve canine well - being, this program develops and tests rigorous, science - based, voluntary standards for the care and welfare of breeding dogs and creates a third - party auditing and certification process for dog breeders.

The report's recommendations include: a limit on the number of times a sire can be used for breeding; health screening should be made a legal requirement for dogs selected for breeding; the title of Champion should not be given unless a dog has been health screened; the word «pedigree» should be linked to a high standard of breeding for health and welfare; an independent advisory body should be set up to advise the Kennel Club and breed clubs; a puppy sale contract should be introduced to protect consumers; DEFRA should take forward a campaign for public awareness.

This included: pressure on Defra and other bodies to supply long term funding for the Dog Advisory Council; extending the Council's powers so that it becomes an independent regulatory body; compulsory microchipping; the licensing of breeders who breed 3 litters or more a year; the KC to adopt the Advisory Council's Breeding Standard; improved education of the general public including Animal Welfare as part of the core curriculum of schools; the Defra Code of Practice for the Welfare of Dogs to include breeding and genetic welfare issues; endorsement of the RSPCA Puppy Contract by all stakeBreeding Standard; improved education of the general public including Animal Welfare as part of the core curriculum of schools; the Defra Code of Practice for the Welfare of Dogs to include breeding and genetic welfare issues; endorsement of the RSPCA Puppy Contract by all stakebreeding and genetic welfare issues; endorsement of the RSPCA Puppy Contract by all stakeholders.

(KC Release) The Kennel Club has welcomed new regulations to be introduced in Northern Ireland as a positive step towards better standards of welfare for the breeding of dogs.

The Kennel Club and breed clubs need to reorganise their priorities, not just by tinkering with changes to breed standards but by fully and genuinely placing the health and welfare of dogs above the subjective beauty of the show ring.

To ensure reasonable welfare standards, the Breeding of Dogs Act 1973 was introduced.

RMIWA is committed to the protection, welfare, and guardianship of the Irish Wolfhound, and to the preservation of our beloved breed as defined by the standard recognized by the American Kennel Club.

Breed standards are established and maintained by AKC Parent Clubs (each of the 158 AKC registered breeds is stewarded by a breed - specific Parent Club) keeping foremost in mind the welfare of the breed and the function it was bred to perBreed standards are established and maintained by AKC Parent Clubs (each of the 158 AKC registered breeds is stewarded by a breed - specific Parent Club) keeping foremost in mind the welfare of the breed and the function it was bred to perbreed - specific Parent Club) keeping foremost in mind the welfare of the breed and the function it was bred to perbreed and the function it was bred to perform.

This Code of Ethics is presented as a guide for members whose foremost aim should be the welfare, improvement and advancement of the Havanese breed, in accordance with the Standard, as approved by the American Kennel Club.

I strongly believe that as someone dedicated to animal welfare; I can do my part in assisting plus working together with reputable / quality / responsible Breeders to «preserve» the Great Dane Breed standard by showing / handling / competing with the dogs to various titles and thereby also gaining added confirmation of true temperament plus conformation of Breed Standards.

The ESSC acts as a «Keeper of the Breed» and liaises with the Kennel Club (UK) and also the other UK ESS Breed Clubs and Societies, in all matters relating to the English Springer Spaniel, including its health and welfare, and the contents of the Breed Standard.

Gwendilin strongly believes that as someone dedicated to animal welfare; she can do her part in assisting plus working together with reputable / quality Breeders to «preserve» the Great Dane Breed standard by showing / handling / competing with the dogs to various titles and thereby also gaining added confirmation of true temperament plus conformation of Breed Standards.

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 breed.

That's why the PLC is supporting efforts to establish science - based standards for the care and welfare of breeding dogs.

This gives the puppy buying public additional confidence that Assured Breeders are committed to meeting and maintaining high standards for caring for the health and welfare of their puppies and breeding bitches, and are the best point of contact for buying a healthy, happy puppy.

I know, after 40 years in animal welfare, that regulations that are well thought out protect animals and facilitate commerce... I am especially interested in the challenge of breeding pure - bred dogs on a large scale with humane care standards that prioritize the care and conditions that matter most to the well being and lifetime care of the dog.

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.

These reports addressed the issues of inbreeding, inherited disorders, and the overall welfare implications of pedigree dog breeding, making recommendations to improve current standards.

However, there are more than 80 disorders that are either directly or indirectly associated with the requirements of the published breed standards which can have a detrimental impact on the dog's health and welfare [23].

With the support of dog breeders, pet industry representatives, animal health and welfare experts, and other key stakeholders, the researchers are developing and testing voluntary standards for the care and well - being of dogs in commercial breeding facilities.

The new regulations will still allow consumers to purchase or adopt a cat or dog directly from a breed - specific animal rescue organization or a shelter or pound, or from a breeder that meets basic standards of animal welfare, such as those laid out in the bill.

Increased demand for dogs with extreme conformational features is suggested to be detrimental to these dogs» welfare both because of directly linked disorder risk and also because steeply increasing demand may contribute to suboptimal breeding and welfare standards as breeders and suppliers rapidly attempt to fulfil the heightened consumer demand [27].