Philippine Dog Finder

You may be wondering whether or not you should breed your dog. Here is some information. The summary is that if you want to do it right, and get healthy and happy puppies, it is very expensive and a lot of work. Many people have written several treatises on this subject including Ms Swedlow; this article compiles many similar points.

Remember that you are going to need a vet that is familiar with whelping dogs. This will be your best resource, as well as any long-time breeders that you know. Not all vets are knowledgeable about whelping so be sure to ask around and especially look for recommendations from local breeders that you may know.
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by Steve Wolfson

While out and about, I will sometimes encounter a person on the street walking their Rottweiler and after inquiring about the dog’s background the owner most often adds “I bought it as a show dog, but decided not to show it. Not wanting to burst the owner’s bubble, mentally I will conclude the dog was never intended to be of show quality, and for all concerned I let the owner remain with the fantasy. Thinking about this particular problem, I thought it appropriate to discuss and define what exactly is, a show dog.

Many new exhibitors in their zeal to purchase a show dog can be easily confused by breeders and or, sold a bill of goods as to the attributes, the “show ability” of the pup they have just bought. How useful a tool it would be if we all had a template by which to define and measure what a show dog is before we put money down to buy one.

A variety of strange things occur to dog and owner on the way to the show ring. Sometime, somewhere down the road the show specimen which came with a high price tag turns out not a show dog at all, but merely a nice family pet. Is there a way to prevent this from happening? Not completely, since things which are made of flesh and blood don’t always turn out the way we want. Nonetheless, a new prospective buyer, or even a old prospective buyer can profit with a solid definition to work from.

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The Labrador Retriever, despite his name, did not come from Labrador, but from Newfoundland. The area was populated with small water dogs, who, when bred with Newfoundlands, produced a breed referred to as the St. John’s Water Dog, a prototype for the Lab of today. Early in the 19th century, the Earl of Malmesbury reputedly saw one of the dogs of this type and had it imported; in 1830, the noted British sportsman Colonel Hawker referred to the Lab as “the best for any kind of shooting…generally black and no bigger than a Pointer, very fine in legs, with short, smooth hair…is extremely quick running, swimming, and fighting…and their sense of smell is hardly to be credited.”

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by AT Trojan Rottweilers

Introduction

Dog trainers, breeders, and other fanciers are adamant in their advice:

Do your homework so you select a breed that is compatible with your lifestyle; Avoid pet stores and back yard breeders; Go to a reputable, responsible breeder to get a healthy puppy.

Solid as this advice is, it doesn’t cover all the bases for the potential dog owner. Once the breed is selected, the job the dog will be expected to do is a prime consideration for choosing the breeder who can produce the puppy you want.

Every dog owner has some expectations for a relationship with a pet. Whether a dog is company to talk to and cuddle with, a buddy to jog or hike with, a hunting partner, a home watchdog or guardian, a traveling companion, a connection with the natural world, a pet for the children, a potential competitor in a variety of sports, or a future breeding prospect, every dog owner selects a dog with some expectations in mind. Those expectations are more likely to be met if the buyer’s homework includes a study of his breed’s original purpose and looks for a puppy that has been bred to do that job.

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by AT Trojan Rottweilers

With so many people involved in the field of professional dog training today, trying to determine who’s truly qualified can be a difficult task. For those trying to decide on a professional dog trainer, the American Dog Trainers Network offers the following criteria concerning what to look for:

An excellent reputation. Shop around and get recommendations from your vet, the SPCA, the city’s other humane societies, and other reputable trainers. We highly recommend you contacting the CKC or AKC and the National Breed Club for your Breed (Rottweiler Club Of Canada).

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