When Breeders Look For Puppies This Is What They Look For

Article Title: When Breeders Look For Puppies This Is What They
Look For
Author: Sharon A Davies

Getting a new puppy is so much fun, and Rottweiler puppies are
so adorable, you'll be tempted to choose the first puppy you
pick up at your breeder's. Resist that impulse, and take a
measured approach to selecting your Rottweiler puppy. After all,
getting a dog is a big commitment. Rottweilers live to be more
than ten years old, so you are making a ten-year commitment when
you pick out a new puppy.

When you look at Rottweiler puppies, you want to make sure you
select the right dog for you. You want healthy Rottweiler
puppies, and you want dogs that will socialize easily and
respond to training. You'll want to buy your Rottweiler puppy
directly from a breeder instead of from a pet shop so you can
see the Rottweiler puppies' parents on site to get an idea of
how big the puppies will be when they are adults.

When you look at the Rottweiler puppies, ask the breeder
whether the puppies' parents have OFA certifications. The OFA is
the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals. The OFA exists to reduce
the incidence of orthopedic and other genetic diseases in
animals, particularly in purebred dogs. Rottweiler puppies
cannot be Orthopedic Foundation for Animals certified until they
are at least two years old, but preliminary examinations can be
done when the puppies are four months old. If both parents are
certified, the chances are good that a puppy will also pass the
certification.

Diseases to check for include: Elbow dysplasia, because the
Rottweiler is ranked second on the list of one hundred breeds
most likely to suffer from elbow dysplasia; cardiac problems and
hip dysplasia, because the Rottweiler is ranked number thirty on
the list of breeds most likely to have cardiac disease or hip
dysplasia; Rottweiler puppies are ranked fifty-fifth most likely
to have patellar luxation, so the risk is relatively low.

Once you have taken precautions to help ensure that the
Rottweiler puppies have parents that are both healthy and
Orthopedic Foundation for Animals certified and have pleasing
temperaments, watch the litter one by one to see what each puppy
is like.

Rottweilers are bred to have consistent characteristics one
generation after another. One reason people like to get purebred
dogs so much is because they know what to expect with a purebred
dog. If you have a strong preference for a male over a female,
or female over male, that will help make your choice of
Rottweiler puppies even easier. One puppy in the litter may be
more timid, shy, or aggressive than the others, and it's up to
you to decide what kind of dog's personality suits you. Visit
the litter a few times before you decide what puppy you want.
Remember, this is a big decision. Watch the Rottweiler puppies
playing with each other, and look for an alert puppy that gets
along well with its brothers and sisters.

When you choose a Rottweiler puppy, be sure to get a health
guarantee from the breeder. Take the Rottweiler puppy to a
veterinarian for a wellness examination as soon as you can.

About The Author: Sharon Davies is a Rottweiler breeder whose
dogs are all OFA certified. Look for
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Rottweiler puppies whose parents are OFA certified against
disease. You can find out
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how choose the right Rottweiler puppy with these simple tips.

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The Bichon Frise Breeder

Article Title: The Bichon Frise Breeder
Author: Mary A Stevenson

There are many attractive and popular purebred dog breeds
registered by the American Kennel Club (AKC). The AKC registered
the Bichon Frise, which in French loosely translates to curly
lap dog, in 1973. Prior to the breed becoming popular in
America, both the French and the Spanish loved it. The breed
descended from a blend of poodle, Barbet, and white lap dog
found in the Mediterranean region as far back as 600 B.C.
Originally called the Barbichon, the breed accompanied Spanish
sailors on trade missions. The dogs were loved for their
intelligent, friendly and outgoing dispositions.

During the Renaissance, the Barbichon, whose name had by then
been shortened to Bichon, was renamed the Bichon Frise by the
French. Frise refers to the breed's soft, curly fur. A Bichon
Frise breeder must retain all the traits fitting the breed
standard to register Bichon Frise for AKC competition. The soft,
curly, white fur is just one of many desired traits of the
Bichon Frise.

Because the defining characteristic of the Bichon Frise is its
white, curly coat, Bichon Frise breeders try to retain that
characteristic. The American Kennel Club only allows less than
ten percent of the fur to be off-white. Often the ears,
tearstains around the eyes, and the muzzle are off-white or even
apricot in color, which is acceptable. Bichon Frise fur is
hypoallergenic. It must be groomed regularly to maintain its
luster and fluffiness.

Bichon Frise has brown or black eyes, a black mouth and nose,
and pendulous, furry ears. The breed is prone to allergies even
though the fur is hypoallergenic to humans. The ears are prone
to ear mites. A Bichon Frise breeder must make sure dogs for use
in AKC competition meet all the breed standard characteristics.
Purebred Bichon Frise dogs have two coats of fur consisting of a
dense undercoat and curly topcoat. They are seven to twelve
pounds in weight, are nine to twelve inches in height and have a
friendly, confident, intelligent and bold personality.

Bichon Frise buyers should attempt to find a reputable Bichon
Frise breeder. There are a number of questions that should be
asked to distinguish between good and bad Bichon Frise breeders.
Buyers also want to make sure that breeders ask them questions.
Buyers should ask the following questions of breeders: Do you
have your own kennel? (A good breeder will maintain his/her own
clean kennel.) Can I visit the kennel/meet the parents of the
puppy? (This should be encouraged.) Have puppies and parents
been screened for genetic defects? Will I receive registration
papers, pedigree, and medical records? (Yes to all.) Can you
tell me the history of the breed? (Breeders should be experts.)
Are you affiliated with rescue centers? Can you tell me how to
care for my Bichon Frise? Is there a warranty? (A good breeder
will want the dog returned to them rather than sold.) There are
many other questions that can be asked but these are a good
start to finding a good Bichon Frise breeder.

About The Author: Mary Stevenson is not a Bichon Frise breeder
but is a dog lover and fan of the breed. Legitimate
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Bichon Frise breeders interview buyers to ensure they are a good
match for their puppies. This article provides
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Bichon Frise information and information about breeders.

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Understanding The Bulldog

Article Title: Understanding The Bulldog
Author: Bobby A Callahan

The Bulldog is one of the favored breeds of dog, one reason
being that they do not require a great deal of time spent on
grooming. The Bulldog definitely has one of the most favorable
personalities and temperaments in the canine world, and they
make a great family pet even if younger aged children will be
living in the home. It is going to be well worth it for you to
take some time and find a legitimate and reputable breeder to
purchase a Bulldog from.

There are hundreds of different breeds of dog that you can
choose from but a few in particular that are especially popular.
This includes the Bulldog for one, who is a favorite around the
world but especially so in the United States and England.
Descended from the Asiatic mastiff, the Bulldog was actually
developed in Great Britain and they are considered as being a
non-sporting breed group.

One of the main reasons that the Bulldog is such a favored
breed is that they are so easy to take care of. Unlike many
other breeds, the Bulldog's coat is close, straight, glossy and
smooth, and so there is little shedding and there is also no
feathering or curl. This cuts back significantly on the time it
will take you to groom the dog, which is very advantageous, and
it also means that they look great all year round, with little
effort from you.

The appearance of the Bulldog, as aforementioned, is definitely
respectable, but there are other characteristics of the Bulldog
that are quite favorable as well. They have a fantastic
personality, and they are loyal, affectionate and deeply devoted
to their family. They make wonderful pets even in homes with
younger aged children, and they will get along with other pets
in the home but may react differently to other strange dogs and
animals when you are out and about.

This is due to their embedded guarding abilities, which are
good to have in a dog because they are always alert and on guard
but will only bark when necessary, when they sense a danger or
threat. Training is still important with Bulldogs even though
they have a great personality to begin with, especially since
they have a tendency to be very stubborn and domineering. As the
owner of a Bulldog you need to make sure they are aware of who
is in charge.

The bottom line is that although there are literally hundreds
of different breeds of dog that you can choose from, Bulldogs
are definitely one of the best. They are easily one of the most
laid back and friendly dogs, and make for a great family pet.
Once you have decided that you do in fact want a Bulldog, the
best idea is to take a bit of time and find a reputable breeder
that you can buy from.

This is important because although there are certainly many
legitimate and respected breeders out there, there are also many
that are known as mass breeders who are more in it for the
financial means than because they actually care for the dogs.
Make sure you ask a potential breeder a lot of questions before
agreeing to do business with them, and have them provide you
with the proper paperwork. A good breeder will be pleased that
you are concerned with these sorts of issues and will never make
you feel as though you are overstepping your bounds.

About The Author: Bobby Callahan has a great deal of experience
with canines, Bulldogs in particular. The
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of the most favorable personalities in the canine world, and
they are great both for solo owners and larger sized families.
There is a ton of
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information that you can make yourself aware of and which will
definitely help in the process of you deciding on what breed of
dog you should choose to have for a pet.

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