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What is a responsible breeder?

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See The Truth About Puppy Mills. The AKC also provides information on responsible breeding at http://www.akc.org/breeders/resp_breeding/index.cfm.
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Rottie FAQ
This is a difficult category to define, but there are certain minimum standards that are accepted as "responsible" by most who are active in the dog fancy. Following are some of the things a responsible breeder will be doing: All breeding stock will be certified free of Hip Dysplasia by the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA). Elbows may also be certified as free of Elbow Dysplasia; this is a relatively new trend and some older dogs/bitches may not be certified.
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Contact a local Golden Retriever Club in your area and ask for recommendations. Two clubs in this area are the Potomac Valley Golden Retriever Club and Chesapeake Golden Retriever Club. Another source is the Golden Retriever Club of America.
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How do I find a breeder?

Tibetan Terriers
Breeders lists are maintained by several local Tibetan Terrier Clubs, by the Tibetan Terrier Club of America and many all-breed clubs. The American Kennel Club (AKC) will furnish names and addresses of breeders. Dog show catalogs list the names and addresses of all the exhibitors, some of whom may have or know of available pups or adults. In some areas of the country TT's are occasionally advertised in the newspaper. Several national dog magazines carry ads for all breeds.
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What should I expect from the breeder?

Tibetan Terriers
You should receive an up-to-date veterinarian's health certificate and medical record listing all inoculations, worming and other treatment the dog has received. You should receive clear, written instructions on feeding and care. You should receive AKC registration papers which may be the "blue form" initially issued for each puppy in a litter or an "individual white form" with the dog's registered name.
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How do I find a Kerry breeder?

Kerry Blue Terrier Frequently Asked Questions
Kerry Blue puppies are not easy to find. Check out the list of breeders. You should not buy a Kerry puppy from a pet store because you may not be able to check the pedigree or receive support from the breeder. It is better find a reputable breeder on this web site or through a local Kerry Blue Club.
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How do I find a responsible breeder and what health issues should I ask about?

GSPCA German Shorthaired Pointer Club of America
The GSPCA Breeder Referral is a listing of GSP breeders located through out the U.S. Some have hot links to their individual websites and those that don't have other contact information. While the Parent Club offers this service it is important to note this is not to be considered an endorsement, guarantee, recommendation or approval. It is the Breeder's responsibility when it comes to the health, temperament and advertised attributes of the puppies and dogs offered for sale.
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Doberman FAQs - DPCA Breeders Education
The DPCA provides Breeder Referral contacts and can furnish you with lists of breeders in your area and guidance through your search for a healthy dog with the characteristics you are looking for. The Doberman unfortunately, like most breeds, has its share of genetic problems so there are many health clearances which breeders can and should provide.
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Anyone who has ever bred one litter of puppies is a breeder. A person who owns only one female Bulldog, and decides to breed it, is a breeder, as well as the person who has several Bulldogs and breeds them on a regular basis. The difference in types of breeders is the important issue. owner of only one Bulldog can produce nice puppies depending on the research and education this breeder has sought prior to the breeding, and the quality of that one Bulldog they have.
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Dogo Canario Club of America - FAQs
The DCCA has a listing of it's breeders. All DCCA breeders are required to sign and adhere to our Code Of Ethics. You can also use the internet to search for and contact reputable breeders. You will find many breeders throughout the USA, Spain and other countries. The DCCA recommends that foreign breeders be members of the Club Espa?ol del Dogo Canario or of their country's nationally recognized breed club for the Dogo Canario. No warranties on breeders are expressed or implied.
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Who's responsible for all this?

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Lifehacker is published by Gawker Media, a far-flung team of folks also responsible for Gizmodo, Fleshbot, Defamer, Jalopnik, Wonkette, Gridskipper and Gawker. Lead editor Gina Trapani has been experimenting with software since she was tall enough to reach the keyboard. Head honcho Nick Denton keeps Lifehacker locked in a room surrounded by glowing boxes, flush with caffeine and gesticulating wildly, so you might want to check in with him.
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Where is a breeder near me?

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Depending on where you live, there may or may not be a Tervuren breeder nearby. Some states contain a large number of breeders (e.g. California, Michigan), and some have none that we know of (e.g. Arkansas, Mississippi). The ABTC Membership Directory lists 206 Belgian Tervuren kennels. A few of these currently do not breed at all. Many of them breed only on a very limited scale -- maybe only once every three to five years or so. Relatively few breed yearly or more often.
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HOW DO I LOCATE A BREEDER TO PURCHASE A PUPPY?

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One way is to visit local dog shows that represent the breed that you are interested in. Other ways include looking in dog magazines such as Dog Fancy, Dog World, or the annual Dogs USA, and then call or write to the breeders listed. Look for breed club listings, and ask for a copy of the newsletter or any other breed information. ASDI,Inc., has a list of breeders who are signatory to this club's code of ethics, and who may have puppies available, or know someone who does.
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HOW CAN I TELL IF A BREEDER IS REPUTABLE?

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Start by asking the breeder questions and asking other people who know them or have bought pups from them about their impressions of that breeder and their dogs. Check to see if they are a member in good standing of an Anatolian Shepherd club. Many backyard or casual breeders will not be members and will not have access to breed information. They will tend to be minimally involved in the breed - and they will produce the largest number of problem dogs.
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WHAT SHOULD THE BREEDER PROVIDE ME WITH THE PUPPY?

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The breeder should provide you with a record of the dates and types of wormings and shots and a pedigree at no charge. The breeder will hopefully provide you with written instructions on feeding, training and care. They should show you proof of eye exams on the parents and the puppies at eight weeks of age. A serious breeder will usually provide you with a written contract and a warranty against development of hereditary problems that benefits both buyer and seller.
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What is a "backyard" breeder?

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Oh, don't get us started! Backyard breeders are, in some ways, worse than puppy mills. It is a term used for an individual who breeds animals and sells them out of their home when they lack the ability and/or knowledge to do so safely. The backyard breeder doesn't know what they're doing, does not provide the proper health care for their puppies and often treats their puppies as merchandise (showing them no affection or regard).
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What is required to be a Randall cattle breeder?

Randall Cattle Frequently Asked Questions Page
There are no hard and fast requirements for becoming a Randall cattle owner and breeder. However, breeding stock is presently difficult to find as most breeders are building their herds. As with all critically rare livestock breeds, there is an implied expectation of stewardship associated with ownership.
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Golden Retriever FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions
No, I train and show in obedience and agility, and I write books about dogs. For information on finding Golden Retriever breeders and puppies for sale, and buying Golden Retriever puppies, visit Buying or Adopting a Golden Retriever.
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What about breeder reactors?

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If the reactor design is much more economical of neutrons, enough U-238 can be converted to plutonium so that after a fuel cycle there is more fissionable material than there was in the original fuel rods in the reactor. Such a design is called a breeder reactor. Breeder reactors essentially use U-238 as fuel, and there is 140 times as much of it as there is U-235. The billion year estimates for fuel resources depend on breeder reactors. The French built two of them, the U.S.
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Why should I buy from a professional breeder?

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Is actively involved with the national and local horse networks (shows, training, associations, clubs, and other reputable breeders) to keep involved and their knowledge current. The quality and suitability of his horses for breeding is proven through competition and titles. The horses' pedigrees are filled with animals who have obtained competitive titles.
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What is a show breeder?

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A show breeder is someone who is devoted to a particular breed and who subjects her dogs to breed-specific competitions on a regular basis. There are different types of dog-related competitions, but the one you need to be most familiar with is called 'Conformation'. (see www.akc.org for more information). This is a form of competition in which dogs are judged on the extent to which their physical structure conforms to the established 'breed standard'.
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Do you have a breeder's program?

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Natura has always dedicated our resources to obtaining the best pet food ingredients that money can buy. Many companies make average foods and spend a lot of money on sales and marketing programs to promote them. We feel that the food is what matters most, and the breeder or consumer pays for "special" programs by getting a lower quality food. Many of our retailers do offer quantity discounts for breeders and large volume users.
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Can I unregister myself as a breeder or give my breeder number to someone else?

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No. The breeder ID number, owner's name, and company/snakery name cannot be changed or deleted. Breeder ID numbers cannot be reassigned, either. The only case where an owner's name can be changed in the database is if the owner's name legally changes, such as after getting married. If you change your company/snakery name, you will need to apply for a new breeder ID number under that new name.
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