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A conscientious, good, ethical breeder will produce a litter of purebred puppies with the goal to produce better than either parent as an ideal to be reached. A conscientious, good, ethical breeder will health test for hips, elbows, patellas if their breed has a problem with patellas; eye certification yearly, thyroid testing done yearling, heart checks if a breed that has heart problems, etc., They will wait for the parents to at least be preliminarily certified if being bred before 2 yrs of age, i.e., 18-20 months. A concientious, good, ethical breeder researches the pedigrees of both parents and knows the virtues and faults; knows the genetic background of siblings, parents and their siblings (you won't find this with unpedigreed puppies, hence nasty and surprising genetic problems can arise when the dog is 2, 3, 4, 5 and upward. Good, conscientious breeders do not produce litters year after year. They let each litter grow up, place in pre screened homes that will follow health protocol, homes that will turn to the breeder not only in bad times (i.e., behavioral, medical etc) but also in good times (showing, obedience, family/neighbor functions etc). A good breeder will assist the new puppy owner through the tough teens, training/questions, health etc., If the new owners want to breed down the line, the good breeder will be available to help discuss pedigrees, pros/cons etc., Maintaining a breed not only makes it unique but you are also more assured of knowledge of ancestors through knowing the pedigreed dog. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. Sierastms@aol.com
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What do breeders use to maintain a dog breed?
Breeders use selective breeding to maintain a dog breed. This involves choosing specific dogs with desired traits to mate in order to produce offspring that meet the breed standard. Additionally, breeders may conduct health screenings and genetic testing to ensure the overall well-being of the breed.
Why are dogs an example of selective breeding?
is dog breeding an example of natural selection
Do people use selective breeding or shared dominance to develop different dog breeds?
Using selective breeding is exactly how people produced the different dog breeds. They discovered dogs that had the characteristics or skills they wanted and bred them.
What is raising of canines called?
Raising or breeding of canines is called "canine husbandry" or "dog breeding". It refers to the selective breeding and care of dogs for specific traits, such as behavior, health, or appearance.
What is breeding in and breeding out?
Breeding in is breeding with someone who is related to you. And breeding out is when someone is not related to you. For example lets say a girl dog and a boy dog breed they produce a girl dog. The girl dog breeds with her father and its considered breeding in. And the off spring turns out deformed and sick. Out breeding is like when a girl dog breeds with another dog that is not closely related so it is considered out breeding. Hope this solves your answer.
How can selective breeding be beneficial to dog breeders?
It can be useful for finding clever and fast dogs.
What breeds of dog are not selectively bred?
All defined breeds are selectively bred. Maybe different breeders have slightly different goals, but as long as humans decide which dog mates with which, then it is selective breeding. Only time breeding isn't selective is when the dogs are free to mate as THEY wish. As with street dogs.
What do breeders use to maintain a dog breed?
Breeders use selective breeding to maintain a dog breed. This involves choosing specific dogs with desired traits to mate in order to produce offspring that meet the breed standard. Additionally, breeders may conduct health screenings and genetic testing to ensure the overall well-being of the breed.
Why are dogs an example of selective breeding?
is dog breeding an example of natural selection
Breeders maintain the desired traits of an organism by?
Breeders maintain desired traits in an organism by selecting individuals with those traits to breed together, ensuring that offspring inherit the desired characteristics. Through selective breeding over generations, breeders can enhance the presence of these traits in the population. Additionally, breeders may use techniques like genetic testing to identify individuals with specific genes associated with the desired traits.
Do people use selective breeding or shared dominance to develop different dog breeds?
Using selective breeding is exactly how people produced the different dog breeds. They discovered dogs that had the characteristics or skills they wanted and bred them.
How did they make such a small dog like Pomeranian from big dog's?
Pomeranians were bred from larger Spitz-type dogs, primarily the German Spitz, through selective breeding for smaller size and specific traits. Over generations, breeders focused on size reduction while enhancing desirable characteristics like fluffiness and temperament. The process involved choosing the smallest individuals for breeding, gradually leading to the compact, lively Pomeranian we see today. This selective breeding reflects a common practice in dog breeding to achieve desired physical and behavioral traits.
What is the technique of selective breeding that has led to deformities in certain dog breeds?
inbreeding
What are three animals that have been produced by selective breeding?
Horse, Dog, and Cat.
Is the technique of selective breeding what has led to deformities in certain dog breeds?
Inbreeding
The chihuahua is a dog that exists because of?
The chihuahua is a dog that exists because of artificial selection.
What is the best way to find quality dog breeders?
Try visiting your local dog shows- talk to the owners of the dogs competing in the certain dog breed you are interested in- they will usually have a good quality stock/ or breeding program. Another option is to visit The American Kennel Club's website (see related links) and look at the members of the club specific to the dog breed your interested in. These are the most direct ways to find responsible dog breeders who only breed quality dogs.
