Indigo Rat Terriers

08/01/2024

Rain just left with his new family so he can become the love of Paula's life.

Congratulations Paula Keller❣️ I wish you both great success in and out of the ring.

07/28/2024

Dinero is available for stud to approved bi***es (Titled, OFA & DNA tested).

07/26/2024

This❣️❣️❣️

NOTHING CHEATS GENETICS ⛰️ 🐶

Clear example of how genetics are insufficient and where breeding plays an important role. THERE ARE BREEDS THAT ARE BORN WITH THEIR SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS AND THEY KEEP THAT TEMPERAMENT UNTIL THE END, it's not always about "the love you give them".

07/10/2024

Many thanks to Kathi Brown, Valerie Brown and Philip Freilich for giving Taz three days of BOB bliss. Thank you Christy Marley-Johnson for showing Taz. You did an amazing job. I loved it.

07/08/2024

... and Tracey is an amazing breeder ❣️

Eight Ways to Find a Responsible Dog Breeder, According to an Expert Trainer (by Kathryn Rosenberg)

When it comes to welcoming a new fur friend into your family, finding a responsible breeder that you trust is the first step.

Bringing home a puppy for the first time is incredibly exciting, but long before you start shopping for a bed, food, and the best puppy toys, you'll want to do your homework to ensure you choose the right breeder.

"It can be challenging to even know what a good breeder is, let alone find one," says Carolyn, a professional trainer and founder of Good Dog Training.

"Breeders are not all created equal, and just because a puppy is purebred, AKC registered, a fancy mixed breed, or is expensive doesn’t mean that puppy is well bred."

Thankfully, Carolyn says there are eight things you can be on the lookout for to ensure you find a good breeder who has you and your new puppy's best interests at heart.
Read on to find out what they are...

1. Health screening of breeding dogs: "If the breeding parents are genetically clear, the puppies won't have preventable genetic diseases," Carolyn explains. For example, if x-rays show that the parents have healthy hips and elbows, then your new puppy is less likely to develop dysplasia later in life.

2. All the dogs should be part of the family and live in the home: "Puppies raised in kennels or barns or backyards are more likely to be anxious and less likely to be socialized," says Carolyn. These sorts of situations tend to signal that someone is running a puppy mill or doing backyard breeding as opposed to being an ethical breeder.

3. Using positive training methods: "Using aversive training shows a lack of knowledge about dogs. I want to know the puppy I'm buying was raised with love and respect and that the parents were too. Stressed/anxious mother dogs are more likely to have anxious puppies," Carolyn explains.

4. Can explain how they socialize the puppies: According to Carolyn, a good breeder will understand the importance of socialization on raising happy and healthy dogs. "Puppies socialized early on are far less likely to have aggression, reactivity, or anxiety issues."

5. Allows you to come to the home and meet the parents: "This allows you to ensure it's not a puppy mill/hoarding situation, allows you to ensure the puppies and dogs are raised in a clean, healthy environment, and allows you to meet the parents and ensure they're friendly dogs."

6. Asks you a lot of questions and happily answers yours: "Good breeders don't just sell a puppy to anyone," says Carolyn. "They want to make sure their puppies go to a great home, which is why there's usually an application and lots of back and forth."

7. Has puppies checked by a vet: "Puppies can seem healthy but still have a heart murmur, or other conditions you would want to know about. Good breeders will care about the health of their puppies."

8. Offers help, guidance, and support before and after purchase of the puppy: Carolyn says that a good breeder wants their puppy buyers to be happy and they also want their puppies to do well in their new environment. "They are invested in their dog's for life and will help you understand what to expect and offer help along the way."

Once you've selected a responsible breeder and found your new forever friend, be sure to check out our guide to puppy behavior for a vet's advice on how to solve the most common problems in your puppy's first year of life.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/pets/eight-ways-to-find-a-responsible-dog-breeder-according-to-an-expert-trainer/ar-AA1fcSsZ?ocid=msedgntp&pc=HCTS&cvid=f240323d5a73474aa8aadf9d31106ae4&ei=5

07/08/2024

"Rice and any grain for carnivores is not species appropriate at all.

Humans have the ability through the mouth with our teeth and jaw and the fact that our saliva contains amylase. Our stomach acid is higher in pH. Both dogs and cats have short and straight colons which I call a "p**p chute" and the lining is smooth.

Since grains cannot be processed properly in the upper digestive tract of carnivores, this can lead to damage of the colon lining and cause IBD or worse (for cats) megacolon.

I had a cat with megacolon and it broke my heart to watch him deal with it. I was not financially able to have parts of his colon removed but then again, I don't know that I would have gone that route even if I had all the money in the world.

Grains in cat and dog food is a bad idea.

Dogs can have limited non-starchy veggies and they can have certain fruits but no grains at all. The inability to break down that much fiber is problematic.

The human body does well with grains - assuming they are original grains, not GMO and hybrid (like wheat hybrids where the entire plant does not resemble it's origins). Despite the fear-mongering among the carnivore/keto crowd, grains are healthy if you choose whole grains, organic grains, and grains that are minimally altered from their original.

We have a problem with the food system as a whole and I could easily dive into how we can fix it but there are many great videos and articles on regenerative farming that benefit all species.

But please don't feed grains to your dog and especially not to cats. Cats have no need for carbohydrates as they have the innate ability to convert protein to carbs via gluconeogenesis.

Cats also have requirements for arachadonic acid that humans do not. It is higher in the omega fatty acids for them than ours, we make our own.

So, no grains in your pet food regardless of what Purina, Hill's, Royal Canin, General Mills or any other pet food company state.

Make your food if you want. Buy lightly cooked or raw food from a smaller company but make sure there are no grains and research all pet food before you make it or buy it."

I Snagged this from another post. I took out the references to FB groups. Thank you Liz.

Need more? Read Dr Conor Brady's book Feeding Dogs. It will educate you and change your understanding about how we feed our dogs and cats.

https://youtu.be/WPhtzahBQI8?si=4mNcvii1QeJnFwHr

06/25/2024

Blossom went to her new home today. This girl is gorgeous ❣️🐾🐾❣️

06/24/2024

Well this new Champion is home and happy. She appears to have a new regal look about her too. Taz - Dinero/Pi'

06/10/2024

"Spring is Here" Litter - Evans/Pi at 10 weeks

06/02/2024

Taz won Best of Breed twice at her first show weekend. Really looking forward to her future with Martin Glover and Indigo Rat Terriers.

05/09/2024

The "Spring is Here Litter" is in their fifth week. They are loving their new outdoor play time. 🐾🐾🐾🐾 ❤️

05/01/2024

The "Spring is Here Litter" is at week Four. The fun begins❣️🐾🐾🐾🐾

04/30/2024

Westminster Week is coming!! (May Sat, May 11, 2024, 5:00 AM – Tue, May 14, 2024)

You don't want to miss this... see Westminster 2024 here!! https://www.westminsterkennelclub.org/viewing-schedule/

04/15/2024

Two weeks old already ❤️ Evans/Pi' "Spring is Here" litter.

If interested in a show or performance prospect please PM me. Puppies will not be reserved for pet or show until evaluations at 8 weeks or it is determined they will be sold into a pet home.

* If a puppy becomes unavailable I will post it on the photo comments.

* I don't keep a waiting list. Approved homes will determine where these pups will go.

04/03/2024

Day 4 - Evans/Pi' "Spring is Here" litter.

If interested in a show or performance prospect please PM me. Puppies will not be reserved for pet or show until evaluations at 8 weeks or it is determined they will be sold into a pet home.

* If a puppy becomes unavailable I will post it on the photo comments.

* I don't keep a waiting list. Approved homes will determine where these pups will go.

03/31/2024

Day two. Everyone is gaining and happy.

03/30/2024

Pi'/Evans DOB: 3/30/24 (4girls/3 boys)

03/24/2024

04/04/2023

This boy❣️ Dinero captures me constantly.

02/09/2023

“A Breeder sacrifices personal interests, finances, time, friendships, fancy furniture, and deep pile carpeting! A Breeder gives up the dream of a long, luxurious cruise in favor of turning that all-important specialty show into this year’s vacation. The Breeder goes without sleep (but never without coffee) while watching anxiously over the birth process, and afterwards, every little sneeze, wiggle, or cry."❤️

https://showsightmagazine.com/what-is-a-breeder/

Beautiful Photo by © Daniela Schmid/Dog Photography Awards