06/01/2024
Make sure your next family member is purchased from an ethical breeder.
• Are litters carefully researched and planned?
• Are the puppies and mom receiving proper veterinary care?
• Are the puppies being socialized and getting adequate exercise?
• Will the breeder take the puppy back if it turns out they are not a good fit for your family?
• Is the breeder screening, your family, and always available for advice and support?
Do your homework and ask questions to make sure you are working with an ethical and responsible breeder!
Ethical breeding practices are fundamental to maintaining the well-being of dogs and the integrity of the breeding profession.
We are honoured to work with great breeders across Canada and hope to highlight their remarkable diligence in preserving their beloved breeds while honouring best practices.
Did you know that responsible breeders:
Avoid Overbreeding:
Responsible breeders carefully plan each breeding to avoid overbreeding, which can lead to health issues for both the breeding dogs and their offspring.
Have a thorough understanding of the genetic background of breeding pairs and assessing their overall health to make informed decisions about breeding frequency.
Provide the Best Care for their Breeding Dogs:
Ensuring the health and well-being of breeding dogs is paramount. Regular veterinary check-ups and care, a healthy, balanced diet, and appropriate living conditions contribute to the overall health of the breeding dogs.
Know that proper socialization, exercise, and mental stimulation are essential to promoting the physical and emotional health of the dogs.
Address the Welfare of Puppies in their Care and Ongoing:
Ethical breeders prioritize the welfare of the puppies produced. This includes providing a clean and safe environment for the puppies, appropriate veterinary care, and socialization experiences.
Responsible breeders often conduct thorough screening of potential buyers to ensure the puppies are placed in suitable homes.
Many insist on taking a puppy back if new owners have second thoughts to ensure no puppies end up in shelters.
Balance Demand with Responsible Practices:
Managing the demand for specific breeds can be challenging, especially when certain breeds become popular. Ethical breeders resist the temptation to compromise on standards or engage in unethical breeding practices to meet high demand.
Educating potential buyers about the specific needs and characteristics of the breed helps in ensuring that the dogs are placed in homes that are well-prepared to meet those requirements.
Lifetime Responsibility:
Ethical breeders take a lifelong responsibility for the dogs they bring into the world. This includes being available for advice and support to puppy owners throughout the dog's life.
In cases where owners can no longer care for their dogs, responsible breeders are likely willing to take back or assist in rehoming the dogs they bred.
By adhering to these ethical breeding practices, breeders contribute to the overall health and happiness of the dogs they work with, while also upholding the reputation of responsible breeding within the community.
A great resource for learning about different breeds and finding a great breeder in Canada is the Canadian Kennel Club. Canadian Kennel Club
https://www.ckc.ca/en/Choosing-a-Dog/Finding-an-Accountable-Breeder
To all the amazing breeders we have the honour of knowing, thank you for all that you do! We appreciate your commitment to excellence.
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