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Jesaroo
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A Reputable Breeder Will.....
A reputable breeder will.....
1) Participate with the breed by showing in conformation so that they know the dogs they are breeding are proven to be of a higher standard and conformationally correct.
2)Health test annually for genetic issues that run in the breed. They will be able to provide proof that their dogs have been checked.
3)Know the extensive background of each of their dogs. They will know everything they possibly can about their dogs' pedigrees and what runs in the lines that makes up the pedigree.
4)They will have a reason for the breeding between the two dogs they have chosen to breed. They will breed only dogs who complement each other so that they are producing the healthiest, most conformationally sound pups possible.
5) Guarantee their pups to be healthy and will offer alternatives and options to the buyer should something happen. They also guarantee show pups to be show material as adults.
6) They don't breed PET dogs
7) They don't breed dogs who come from Back Yard Breeders or Puppy Millers.
8)Their original breeding stock came from proven lines and have remained free of genetic health problems.
9) Sell their pet pups on spay/neuter contracts because they care about the whole breed and only want the best possible dogs to be bred.
10) Will never sell "Breeder" dogs. This is an animal sold to someone just so they can breed.
11) Will be willing to talk to you extensively about the puppy you would like and help you decide if its the right choice for you and your family.
12)Will answer any questions that you have regarding the parents and what runs in the puppy's lines. Strengths AND weaknesses.
13) Have an extensive knowledge of the breed as a whole and will answer the questions about the breed knowledgeably.
14) Good breeders will recommend other good breeders if they do not have the perfect puppy for you.
15)NEVER under ANY circumstances will they sell to a pet store, backyard breeder, or miller.
16) Will be upfront and brutally honest about the puppy. They will not just be trying to make a sell.
17) They will never constantly have pups for sale. If someone says, "We always have puppies." RUN! You have found a miller for sure!
18)Will never just breed to have puppies for sale to make money. If the breeder is doing everything they should be doing, IE showing, health testing, buying top notch dogs, etc...they will not be making money off of breeding. They are breeding because they are doing a quality breeding to benefit their line and to have new pups to show.
19) They will NEVER sell/breed "TEACUPS" or other abnormalities such as odd colored eyes, short appendages, or mixed breeds, and try to pass them off as "special" and "valuable".
20) They will not claim a newborn or a pup under a couple of months to be "Show quality" if the pup is still young they will call it a "Show Prospect" if it looks nice. If it is sold as "Show Quality" they will garantee the adult to be finishable.
21) Will always provide professional answers, love their dogs and what they are doing, are CONCERNED with where their pups go, and ALWAYS has the best interest of the breed at heart in everything they do.
if your breeeder/breeder youre looking at doesnt do all of the above, find a new one!
mel, i stole this from chels
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Posted 7/27/06 9:47 AM |
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MsMBV
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Re: A Reputable Breeder Will.....
I thought it looked familiar. Hey it's not like she wrote it...she took it of off the winstar site I think..
Good information either way
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Posted 7/27/06 10:36 AM |
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Jesaroo
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Re: A Reputable Breeder Will.....
i know its not from her mouth
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Posted 7/27/06 9:56 PM |
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MsMBV
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Posted 7/27/06 9:58 PM |
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MsMBV
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Re: A Reputable Breeder Will.....
bump. I wanted to add this information to Kitty's post.
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Posted 1/11/08 11:43 AM |
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MarisaK
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Re: A Reputable Breeder Will.....
I have a question re: #6 -
How do breeders distinguish their pets from their 'breeding' dogs ?? -
Do they live separately or play with them/feed them/train them/treat them differently somehow ??
Or did I completely take this the wrong way?
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Posted 1/11/08 12:00 PM |
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TheWhiteRabbit
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Re: A Reputable Breeder Will.....
Posted by MsMBV
bump. I wanted to add this information to Kitty's post.
Thank you!!
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Posted 1/11/08 12:04 PM |
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MsMBV
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Re: A Reputable Breeder Will.....
Posted by MarisaK
I have a question re: #6 -
How do breeders distinguish their pets from their 'breeding' dogs ?? -
Do they live separately or play with them/feed them/train them/treat them differently somehow ??
Or did I completely take this the wrong way? Pets are not show potential. They treat them exactly the same, except they will not train them to be show dogs. A reputable breeder breeds for the sake of being able to create champion show dogs. When a puppy is born with traits that are outside the breed standard, they are not eligible to be shown, thus becoming a pet. Breeders that breed just for pet homes are BYBs.
Message edited 1/11/2008 12:10:15 PM.
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Posted 1/11/08 12:08 PM |
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MarisaK
HELLO Manolo !!
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Re: A Reputable Breeder Will.....
Posted by MsMBV
Posted by MarisaK
I have a question re: #6 -
How do breeders distinguish their pets from their 'breeding' dogs ?? -
Do they live separately or play with them/feed them/train them/treat them differently somehow ??
Or did I completely take this the wrong way? Pets are not show potential. They treat them exactly the same, except they will not train them to be show dogs.
Ah - Thanks !! I was a bit ticked thinking of the pet dogs getting to cuddle on the couch and eat people food while the others had to sleep in their little beds with no treats
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Posted 1/11/08 12:10 PM |
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MsMBV
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Re: A Reputable Breeder Will.....
Posted by MarisaK
Posted by MsMBV
Posted by MarisaK
I have a question re: #6 -
How do breeders distinguish their pets from their 'breeding' dogs ?? -
Do they live separately or play with them/feed them/train them/treat them differently somehow ??
Or did I completely take this the wrong way? Pets are not show potential. They treat them exactly the same, except they will not train them to be show dogs.
Ah - Thanks !! I was a bit ticked thinking of the pet dogs getting to cuddle on the couch and eat people food while the others had to sleep in their little beds with no treats Ah! No no, nothing like that. I should have added a caveat that stated this came from a dog/show/rescue aficionado website & had other information im subsequent posts.
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Posted 1/11/08 12:20 PM |
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HoneyBadger
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Re: A Reputable Breeder Will.....
bump.
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Posted 1/12/08 10:31 PM |
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Gertyrae
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Re: A Reputable Breeder Will.....
bumpity bump
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Posted 1/17/08 9:38 PM |
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karacg
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Re: A Reputable Breeder Will.....
Great post!
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Posted 1/17/08 9:47 PM |
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HoneyBadger
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Re: A Reputable Breeder Will.....
B U M P
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Posted 1/17/08 10:11 PM |
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MsMBV
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Posted 1/18/08 12:54 PM |
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watersdeb04
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Re: A Reputable Breeder Will.....
Stupid Question: If you want to buy a dog like a shih-poo or schnoodle they obviously are not shown. How can you tell that those breeders are reputable?
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Posted 1/18/08 3:23 PM |
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MsMBV
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Re: A Reputable Breeder Will.....
Posted by watersdeb04
Stupid Question: If you want to buy a dog like a shih-poo or schnoodle they obviously are not shown. How can you tell that those breeders are reputable? The breeders are considered BYBs, with the exception of the cocker-poo, which is currently under scrutiny by the AKC to become a recognized breed. Many of the "designer dogs" are bred by hobby breeders or mills, and have not been around long enough for the breeders to make educated statements about their health, temperament, or lineage.
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Posted 1/18/08 6:45 PM |
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