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Breeders & Breeding

Family Oriented Dog Breeds

July 27, 2010

Of all the dog breeds available to choose between, parents need to take all considerations into account when they are choosing a pet for their family needs.  Don’t just choose a pet based on what you want or let price or convienience be a determining factor for choosing the pet you get.  All breeds have [...]

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All About Dog Breeders

July 23, 2010

Most dog breeders are reputable people who truly care about the health and welfare of the dogs they breed. There are several things that you should look for when buying a puppy from a dog breeder. When you are purchasing a puppy from a dog breeder do not be afraid to ask to see [...]

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Small Dog Breeds That Make Excellent House Dogs and Companions

July 15, 2010

Small dog breeds are becoming increasingly popular as companion dogs because they are extremely portable, adaptable to nearly any living environment, easier to take care of and cheaper to upkeep. With an overwhelming number of small dog breeds available, this may makes finding the perfect small companion a difficult task.

Breeds of small dogs have [...]

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How to Choose a Top Dog Breeder

July 13, 2010

Breeding dogs can be both a very exciting and fulfilling experience, but prospective breeders should be well informed about the entire process, from the selection of an appropriate mate to labor and right through to placing puppies in a good home.
Finding a dog breeder is easy – it’s finding a great breeder that’s the hard [...]

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What are Mixed Dog Breeds

July 3, 2010

Before we start let me just declare my view which is that a mixed breed dog can be a wonderful addition to a family. They typically cost much less than the purebreds, and they are usually unique and delightful dogs.
A [...]

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How to Choose the Right Dog Breeder

July 3, 2010

Once you have decided that you want to adopt a dog, the next step will obviously be to decide where you are going to buy it from. While pet shops are the most common and easily available points of purchase, the discerning buyer will rather go in search of a breeder. In fact, choosing the [...]

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Dog Breeding ? A Challenging Venture

July 3, 2010

Perhaps the most popular pet in the world is the dog. Regarded as man’s best friend, almost all households like to have it as a pet. You might also have a dog at home… they are great companions right? Because of the high demands for dogs, dog breeders are now in serious business. Dog breeding [...]

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Dog Breeders: How to Choose the Right One

July 3, 2010

Finding good and reputable dog breeders is absolutely necessary when you are in the market for a new purebred pooch.

Unfortunately, new and excited potential dog owners simply do not take time to learn information about dog breeders and end up purchasing a puppy from a backyard breeder or one of many puppy mills. Although [...]

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Buying A Show Quality Dog From A Professional Breeder

February 17, 2010

Some of you would absolutely love to own a puppy that could aspire to becoming show ring material. If this is the case, it is important to realize that the breeder has no way of knowing how well an 8-week old puppy will turn out as a top-notch show dog. In fact, no reputable breeder [...]

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Purebred Puppies Are Worth Every Penny!

February 17, 2010

What you pay for your new dog depends to a large extent on the particular breed you want, how popular it is when you want it, what part of the country you live in, and the time of year you decide to buy the dog. And if you are shopping for a new dog during [...]

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The Backyard Dog Breeder

February 17, 2010

The third type of breeder that offers puppies for sale is known as the “backyard breeder”. These people should never be confused with the “small professional breeder”. The backyard breeder can be considered the “bad apple” in the barrel.
“Low-Priced Puppies, Only $50.00”
This type of headline can be found all across every newspaper and small advertising [...]

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The Small Professional Dog Breeder (Part 2)

February 17, 2010

Shopping for a new puppy through a small professional breeder is one of the best choices you could make. These breeders offer much more personal help with questions and interests than larger breeder organizations do, and with more respected care for their puppies than you could possibly imagine.
However, as mentioned previously, small breeders are absolutely [...]

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The Small Professional Dog Breeder (Part 1)

February 17, 2010

If your new puppy hasn’t eaten as much as you think he should, if he sneezes once too often for your liking, if he howls all night when you think he should be adjusted to his new surroundings – then you can thank your lucky stars that you purchased the little guy from a small [...]

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The Large Professional Dog Breeder (Part 2)

February 17, 2010

Large professional breeders are able to supply you with an amazing amount of detailed information on the dog that interests you. In addition to pedigree information, an exercise and diet program specific to that breed, and records of behavior through the bloodline, you will also receive a health record showing the dates that the puppy [...]

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The Large Professional Dog Breeder (Part 1)

February 17, 2010

Generally speaking, there are three different types of breeders: the large professional breeder, the small professional breeder, and what is usually referred to as the “backyard breeder”.   Today we will discuss the advantages of buying your puppy from a large professional breeder.
When, and if, you find yourself dealing with a large kennel, you can best [...]

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The Best Places To Find A Professional Breeder

February 17, 2010

What steps should be taken when deciding on who and where to buy a new puppy from when giving the little pup as a Christmas gift or a birthday present?
The first step is to make sure that the person or family really and truly wants a new puppy, and is totally prepared to assume the [...]

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Selective Breeding & Health Problems – Is Your Dog At Risk? (Part 4)

February 17, 2010

With so much bad breeding practices going on around the world today, how can families choose the right puppy for their home that has as limited health problems possible?
Educate Yourself Before Buying A Puppy
Potential dog owners should undertake a fairly extensive self-education program before committing themselves to the purchase of a pet.
Standard “How To Pick [...]

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Selective Breeding & Health Problems – Is Your Dog At Risk? (Part 3)

February 17, 2010

Most new puppy owners are under the assumption that just because their new companion is registered with the American Kennel Club, it is guaranteed to be a healthy purebred.
Nothing Could Be Further From The Truth
Registration by the AKC means nothing more than that the dog is a purebred, with its ancestry traceable several generations. The [...]

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Selective Breeding Health Problems – Is Your Dog At Risk? (Part 2)

February 17, 2010

Selective breeding and the unwanted disease and health problems are not just limited to a few breeds. Other congenital problems affect more than one breed.
Hip dysplasia, for instance, has been demonstrated in almost all large breeds and some small ones. This abnormality of the hip joint has been given so much publicity by dog raisers, [...]

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