Dog Ownership 101 - May/June 2016

There are many things you should consider before you decide to breed your female dog. Page 10’s
information will help you to decide if dog breeding is the right choice for you.
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things from a caring breeder. She’ll know all about
what type of ailments your breed may tend to suffer
from. She will show you not only puppies but also
the grown up dogs of the breed you’re looking at.
Like any good breeder, she’ll speak to you in depth
regarding the training of your dog. She may tell
you about dog clubs. She might want your contact
information.
GOOD BREEDERS AND HEALTHY DOGS
3 A good breeder will have information
on how to care for your dog including
veterinarian services. You’ll also receive papers
to authenticate your dog’s breed which can be of
importance if you’re planning to show the dog.
She’ll tell you to contact her if things don’t work out
so she can find a new home for the dog. A breeder
that is attentive is likely to be petting the dog when
conversing with you. A dog that is healthy will have
eyes that shine, a good weight and a coat that looks
full. You will be able to deduce the type of care that
the dogs have received by examining them. Breeders
of dogs want them to be happy and a big part of that
is making sure that their new owners are happy also.
So don’t just ask the cost.
CHOOSING YOUR DOG
4 When you’re selecting a dog for your
home, you need to take into account more
things than simply the cost of the dog. It’s important
to investigate the breeder’s background and the
likelihood that the dog is healthy. You’ll want to know
specific things from the seller. What’s the seller’s
connection to the breed of dog that your buying?
How did they get into this business? What’s the
general timeline for when they breed dogs and how
frequently? Are there pictures of other dogs related
to the one your considering buying? Can you look at
the place where the dogs live?
INQUIRIES YOU SHOULD MAKE
5 Isolate some of this breed’s defects and
see if they have produced any of them,
and what that number might be. If you discover a
low percentage, you’re doing well because breeding
over two litters is going to yield a certain number of
problems. Check to see that the doggie parentage
is of healthy genetic structure and make sure to ask
for certification. If they are club members, that’s
good because the club has ethical parameters. Ask
to see the pedigree and check for any titles within
two generations. Find out whether you can pick the
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