|
If you are
considering a Siberian Husky and are looking for a breeder on the
internet.....PLEASE READ!
WHAT IS A RESPONSIBLE BREEDER
?
When browsing through the
MANY
Siberian Husky sites on the internet, please be aware of the many,
many so called "breeders" who are producing puppies with no concern
for the health and well being of the dog.
I would like to point out a few of the responsibilities of a reputable
RESPONSIBLE breeder.
A RESPONSIBLE breeder does not breed dogs under two years of age.
Dogs must be at least two years of age to be issued an
OFA rating. Also
eye abnormalities often occur under 2 years of age.
A RESPONSIBLE breeder does the necessary health screenings such as
OFA (Orthopedic
Foundation for Animals) and
ACVO
(American College of Veterinary Opthamologists) or CERF (Canine Eye
Research Foundation) eye exams to insure that the breeding stock
is free from hip dysplasia and hereditary eye disorders such as
Juvenile Cataracts, Corneal Dystrophy and Progressive Retinal
Atrophy. OFA has an
open database and you may do a search based on either the AKC
registration number or the name of the dog. When in doubt as to the
honesty of the information given to you, check with the
OFA.
A RESPONSIBLE breeder proudly lists this information on their
website.
A RESPONSIBLE breeder follows the breed standard in regard to the
proper coat type, overall structure, size, etc.
A RESPONSIBLE breeder does not breed for specific coat or eye color to
satisfy the demands of a pet market.
A RESPONSIBLE breeder breeds to improve the breed and proves his
breeding stock in performance events such as
AKC conformation shows,
AKC obedience trials and working degrees such as
Sled Dog
titles.
A RESPONSIBLE breeder has no need to advertise "Champion Lines".
Those Champions are proudly displayed in the pedigrees that are
provided on the website. Champion lines that are 5 generations back
are the hard work of RESPONSIBLE breeders! Ask why the "Champion
lines" don't appear in the first generations, starting with the
parents and grandparents.
A RESPONSIBLE breeder sells pet puppies with a spay/neuter contract
and on an
AKC limited registration.
A RESPONSIBLE breeder does not add to the ever growing numbers of
abandoned Siberian Huskies and then hide behind the claim of being a
rescue organization.
To find a RESPONSIBLE breeder check the
Siberian Husky Club of
America website
Don't pad the egos and pocketbooks of puppy mills and so called
breeders.
Be an educated consumer and an informed puppy buyer. Help to PROTECT
our breed, not DESTROY it.
To read more about buying a dog
go to the
AKC website
A word about advertising ploys.
Many backyard breeders and unethical breeders will claim to have
CHAMPION show lines. More often than not there may be one or
two champions in the pedigree but they are six generations back!
These breeders are trying to profit from the hard work of the
reputable breeders who produced and finished those champions!
Another ploy is to advertise that their dogs are DNA certified or that
they are an "AKC approved" kennel. There is no such thing as an
"AKC approved" kennel. Once a "breeder" registers a certain
amount of litters they are red flagged and the AKC will perform an
inspection of their paperwork. And dogs that are used over a
certain number of times are required to be DNA profiled. This is
used for proof of parentage. DNA profiling does NOT establish or
guarantee any health issues.
Copyright©2001-2008
Kivalina Web Design
|
