There are responsible breeders and there are irresponsible breeders. Learn how to differentiate the two and build partnerships with the responsible breeders in your community.
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September 1, 2010
The Purebred Paradox
The quest to create the "perfect" dog may be contributing to a genetic health crisis among purebreds. A lack of genetic testing, mating of closely related animals, and breed standards that encourage extreme features over health have been blamed for a host of health problems facing scores of breeds today.
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January 1, 2005
Mixed and Fixed: Not Pathetic, Just Pre-Owned!
A shelter in Georgia reframes the notion of pets with papers.
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March 1, 2003
Work with Breeders? What, Are You Crazy?
Reputable breeders can help educate pet owners about responsible care, and, just as importantly, they can be a great ally in the fight against puppy mills, pet stores, and backyard breeders.
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January 1, 2003
JAVMA Study Blames Selective Breeding and Inbreeding for OCD
Obsessive-compulsive disorder in dogs and cats appears to be a genetic trait more common among certain breeds, and researchers find that only about one in ten dogs with OCD comes from an animal shelter.
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July 1, 1996
Please Don't Breed Annie
In a convincing letter to a friend, a shelter worker makes an impassioned plea against breeding.
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