Good Dog Breeder Quotes

Mary, however in typical matter of fact fashion, does not see any conflict in her multiple roles. “You know, rescue people often ask why breeders keep breeding dogs when there are so many unwanted dogs that have to be put down every year. My answer is that responsible breeders produce the best puppies for a long and healthy life, creating an opportunity for a fabulous human/canine bond that is based on a breeds particular attributes.” Mary loves the breed and enjoys all the time she spends with them, but she also takes her role as a breeder very seriously. “Do not over produce, do health testing and breed to improve the overall quality of the dog,” she implores. “And educate a potential dog owner about your breed so that you and they can be sure the dog is right for them.” Mary Remer, in the essay 'What a Good Dog!

Rottweilers are one of the breeds coming under attack as vicious dogs. Honcho himself is “real good with kids.” Well, all breeders say that about their favorite dogs, but Honcho’s soundness has been tested. “Honcho had a bit of a rough time. He’s been teased by kids, but he came through that and still really likes kids. Some other dogs go through that, well, they’ll just hang back when kids come over, but Honcho introduces himself to new kids on the block. When my sixyear-old, Adam, goes outside, I have him take Honcho. Then I know he’ll be safe.

There’s good news. However, Schnoodles are relatively easy dogs to care for. They’re gentle, intelligent, and loyal—perfect for first-time dog owners, families with children, single people, and just about anyone willing to open up their hearts and their homes to one of these shaggy, gorgeous dogs!

Imagine how miserable you would be eating nothing but low-quality food. A good diet is not only vital for good health, but also for morale. I’ve seen a world of difference in dogs before simply by switching their food. High-quality dog food is made from only the best ingredients, is low on fillers, and are often packed with vitamins that your Schnoodle needs for healthy growth and development. As a bonus, dogs love the taste!

his teeth and gums, and vets generally recommend dry food for good oral hygiene. Dry food is generally higher in carbohydrates than canned dog food. Carbs are good for your Schnoodle’s health, as long as it’s not eaten in excess.

There are plenty of foods that you should avoid giving to your dog: Fatty meats Raisins Grapes Citrus fruits; these can cause an upset stomach All members of the garlic family, including onions and garlic, can damage red blood cells Mushrooms Rhubarb Chocolate Dairy products. The Schnoodle does not have the lactase needed to break down lactose Nuts (many dogs have nut allergies, and it’s a good idea to avoid them all together) Yeast dough. This causes excess gas to develop Salts and salty items. These can cause sodium poisoning in some cases

The good news is that Schnoodles, like many hybrid breeds, are generally healthy. The problem with many purebred dogs is a lack of ‘new blood’, so to speak, in their gene pools,

I’ve tested half of them. And of the number I’ve tested I have disqualified one pit bull because of aggressive tendencies. They have done extremely well. They have a good temperament. They are very good with children.” It can even be argued that the same traits that make the pit bull so aggressive toward other dogs are what make it so nice to humans. “There are a lot of pit bulls these days who are licensed therapy dogs,” the writer Vicki Hearne points out. “Their stability and resoluteness make them excellent for work with people who might not like a more bouncy, flibbertigibbet sort of dog. When pit bulls set out to provide comfort, they are as resolute as they are when they fight, but what they are resolute about is being gentle. And, because they are fearless, they can be gentle with anybody.” Then which are the pit bulls that get into trouble? “The ones that the legislation is geared toward have aggressive tendencies that are either bred in by the breeder, trained in by the trainer, or reinforced in by the owner,” Herkstroeter says. A mean pit bull is a dog that has been turned mean, by selective breeding, by being cross-bred with a bigger, human-aggressive breed like German shepherds or Rottweilers, or by being conditioned in such a way that it begins to express hostility to human beings. A pit bull is dangerous to people, then, not to the extent that it expresses its essential pit bull-ness but to the extent that it deviates from it. A pit-bull ban is a generalization about a generalization about a trait that is not, in fact, general. That’s a category problem. 4.