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Important Factors for a Breeder
Quality is more than "just a pretty face". Quality of a dog encompasses many things. Some unique factors to that specific breed to those things that should be included to all breeds.
Temperament: Does this pup have the sweet temperament and personality that this breed is expected to have? Will it grow up to be a sweet loving companion to the whole family?
Health: Is this pup from a responsible breeder where health issues are important? Breeders that show also keep pups of their own to show. Hereditary and congenital defects are something that reputable breeder/exhibitors strive to keep out of their lines.
Registration: Are the pups registered with The American Kennel Club? The AKC does require DNA Testing on male breeding dogs. Female breeding dogs at this time are optional. This is for every ones protection. Many have left the AKC because they are not willing to do DNA testing. They have signed up with other registries where proof of parentage is not required. With the other registries can you be sure you are getting a pure bred dog or possibly a mix?
Temperament: Does this pup have the sweet temperament and personality that this breed is expected to have? Will it grow up to be a sweet loving companion to the whole family?
Health: Is this pup from a responsible breeder where health issues are important? Breeders that show also keep pups of their own to show. Hereditary and congenital defects are something that reputable breeder/exhibitors strive to keep out of their lines.
Registration: Are the pups registered with The American Kennel Club? The AKC does require DNA Testing on male breeding dogs. Female breeding dogs at this time are optional. This is for every ones protection. Many have left the AKC because they are not willing to do DNA testing. They have signed up with other registries where proof of parentage is not required. With the other registries can you be sure you are getting a pure bred dog or possibly a mix?
A Dog's Prayer
Treat me kindly, my beloved master, for no heart in all the world is more grateful than the loving heart of me.
Do not break my spirit with a stick, for though I should lick your hand between the blows, your patience and understanding will more quickly teach the thing you would have me to learn.
Speak to me often, for your voice is the world's sweetest music, as you must know by the fierce wagging of my tail when your footstep falls on my waiting ear.
Please take me inside when it is cold and wet, for I am domesticated animal, no longer used to bitter elements, and I ask no greater glory than the privilege of sitting at your feet beside the hearth.
Keep my pan filled with fresh water, for I cannot tell you when I suffer thirst.
Feed me clean food, that I may stay well, to romp and play and do your bidding, to walk by your side and stand ready, willing and able to protect you with my life, should your life be in danger.
And master, when I am very old, if the great master sees fit to deprive me of my health, and sight, do not turn me away from you. Rather, see that my trusting life is taken gently, and I shall leave you knowing that with the last breath I drew my fate was always safest in your hands.
Do not break my spirit with a stick, for though I should lick your hand between the blows, your patience and understanding will more quickly teach the thing you would have me to learn.
Speak to me often, for your voice is the world's sweetest music, as you must know by the fierce wagging of my tail when your footstep falls on my waiting ear.
Please take me inside when it is cold and wet, for I am domesticated animal, no longer used to bitter elements, and I ask no greater glory than the privilege of sitting at your feet beside the hearth.
Keep my pan filled with fresh water, for I cannot tell you when I suffer thirst.
Feed me clean food, that I may stay well, to romp and play and do your bidding, to walk by your side and stand ready, willing and able to protect you with my life, should your life be in danger.
And master, when I am very old, if the great master sees fit to deprive me of my health, and sight, do not turn me away from you. Rather, see that my trusting life is taken gently, and I shall leave you knowing that with the last breath I drew my fate was always safest in your hands.
Contact Information:
Name: Cindy Gustafson
Telephone: 760-873-7177
Location: Bishop, CA
E-Mail: Sierradawn@schat.net
Name: Cindy Gustafson
Telephone: 760-873-7177
Location: Bishop, CA
E-Mail: Sierradawn@schat.net
For information about our Bichon Frise or Boston Terriers please contact Jack & Cindy Gustafson as 760-873-7177 or SierraDawn@telis.org