RED FLAG BACKYARD BREEDER #1 A reputable breeder has a waiting list for the unborn puppies BEFORE THEY BREED and does not advertise in the newspaper classifieds or network on the internet. * Instead, they personally screen and select homes for their puppies, advise people on caring for the breed, turn away people whose lifestyle, commitment or home situation does not fit the breed, test for and guarantee the health and temperament of their puppies, have detailed documentation of their pups lineage, demonstrate knowledge about canine health, genetics, socialization and development, and take back their animals at any time and age if the buyers cannot keep them. * Beware ofSo call breeders who are new to the breed. Novices often make the mistake of limiting their attention to current events within their breed. Dog Breeding As A Fine Art Whenever a breed becomes popular, there is an influx of novices not only ignorant of what constitues a good specimen but much more lacking in any knowledge of animal breeding. Planned Breeding To many novice breeders, the idea of a bloodline means nothing more than a clever kennel prefix or a popular stud dog. But merely giving it a name will not transform a jumbled family of dogs into a useful genetic contribution. Dog Breeding As A Fine Art Selective breeding is a long-term project, far beyond the scope of one dog, or one litter of puppies. Dog Breeding As A Fine Art * Beware of breeders who do no health testing - run away from breeders who assure you their dogs dont need to be health tested. There is NO breed or strain which does not need to be health tested. There is NO excuse. A serious breeder does extensive health checks - period. * Beware of breeders who try to explain why breeding away from the standard is better. A good grasp of your standards intent will simplify many breeding decisions, and will keep you grounded when fads of type sweep through your breed. Dog Breeding As A Fine Art ...nor is there a place in any breed for more than one genuine type. It is either converging toward the correct, or deviating away from it. Dog Breeding As A Fine Art Beware of breeders who tells you that reputable breeders are jealous of them. This defensive attitude should be a very strong warning. Beware of breeders who charge ridiculous amounts for their dogs because they are from a famous line. As a general rule, once a family (of dogs) has become famous and fashionable, all the offspring, irrespective of quality are used for breeding and selection practically ceases. Under such conditions, the family naturally and rapidly deteriorates, because constant and careful selection is just as necessary to preserve or augment improved qualities as it is to originate them. The Principles of Dog Breeding.
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