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Published: June 6, 2007
The light in a child's eye when he or she sees the words "puppies for sale" in a storefront is as distinctive as the playful yipping and gnawing of the puppy itself. While pets, and dogs in particular, can provide excellent companionship, protection, and even entertainment, it is important to understand the role of dog kennels and breeders in the process of selecting a new puppy to take home.
Though some people choose to rescue dogs from shelters, other's prefer the security of knowing a dog's family history to ensure that it is both healthy and a pedigree. For such assurances, the prospective dog owner should only purchase dogs from established dog kennels whose breeders adhere to the regulations established by the breeds' club, local Kennel clubs, and the American Kennel Club. This ensures that the dog is purebred and properly registered.
Puppies purchased from dog kennels are more likely to be healthy and well socialized than a dog purchased from a pet shop. Registered dog kennels must keep their puppies as well as their mature breeding dogs up to date on their vaccinations and worming. It is likely that dog kennels will not simply be interested in rearing puppies, but also raising show dogs. As such, the breeder will take care to ensure the utmost in healthy living conditions for their dogs. They will also likely be concerned with the puppy's new owners, making sure that the dog will be well cared for once it leaves the kennel.
The American Kennel Club, an amalgam of dog kennels, breeders, and kennel clubs from across the nation, was established late in the 19th century to provide some solidarity between breeders and also to bring dog shows under a unified system. Since 1884, the AKC has been establishing guidelines and regulations for the breeding and exhibition of purebred dogs. Today, the American Kennel Club is where the buck stops with regard to pedigree dog shows, and the oversight of raising and caring for purebred dogs. The establishment prides itself on upholding the integrity of its Registry while working to promote healthy purebred dog breeding and ownership, and advocating for the rights of dog owners.
The presence of such establishments as the AKC, as well as more localized kennel clubs, is to ensure that dog kennels are being properly maintained, both with regard to the pureness of the breed and the wellbeing of the dogs. If a prospective dog owner purchases his or her puppy from registered dog kennels, they are insured to a great extent against the possibility of owning an unhealthy and poorly bred dog.
While many dog kennels have made their presence known online, it is very important for prospective dog owners to actually see the conditions in which the puppies are being raised. While many legitimate dog kennels are hosted on the web, the Internet has also become a popular market for so-called puppy mills to pawn off their diseased or malnourished dogs on unsuspecting buyers. The best way to ensure that a dog has been well treated and is a purebred is to meet the breeders and visit the dog kennels, meeting the puppy's parents, verifying the dog's records, and checking to see if the dog kennels are registered with local and national breeder's and kennel clubs. Of course, after that, it is up to the puppy's new owners to care for and love their new pet.
Sources:
AKC Mission Statement. American Kennel Club. 2007. 6 June 2007. http://www.akc.org/about/mission.cfm
History of the American Kennel Club. American Kennel Club. 2007. 6 June 2007.
http://www.akc.org/about/history.cfm
How to Find a Dog. doggies.com. 1996-2006. Dog Breeders Online Directory, Inc. 6 June 2007.
http://www.doggies.com/howto.html
"Kennel Club." Wikipedia. 4 June 2007. 6 June 2007. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kennel_club.
Olson, Eric. "Rogue Dog Breeders Using Internet." The Associated Press. 3 June 2007. Houston Chronicle Online. 6 June 2007. http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/nation/4857 932.html.
Though some people choose to rescue dogs from shelters, other's prefer the security of knowing a dog's family history to ensure that it is both healthy and a pedigree. For such assurances, the prospective dog owner should only purchase dogs from established dog kennels whose breeders adhere to the regulations established by the breeds' club, local Kennel clubs, and the American Kennel Club. This ensures that the dog is purebred and properly registered.
Puppies purchased from dog kennels are more likely to be healthy and well socialized than a dog purchased from a pet shop. Registered dog kennels must keep their puppies as well as their mature breeding dogs up to date on their vaccinations and worming. It is likely that dog kennels will not simply be interested in rearing puppies, but also raising show dogs. As such, the breeder will take care to ensure the utmost in healthy living conditions for their dogs. They will also likely be concerned with the puppy's new owners, making sure that the dog will be well cared for once it leaves the kennel.
The American Kennel Club, an amalgam of dog kennels, breeders, and kennel clubs from across the nation, was established late in the 19th century to provide some solidarity between breeders and also to bring dog shows under a unified system. Since 1884, the AKC has been establishing guidelines and regulations for the breeding and exhibition of purebred dogs. Today, the American Kennel Club is where the buck stops with regard to pedigree dog shows, and the oversight of raising and caring for purebred dogs. The establishment prides itself on upholding the integrity of its Registry while working to promote healthy purebred dog breeding and ownership, and advocating for the rights of dog owners.
The presence of such establishments as the AKC, as well as more localized kennel clubs, is to ensure that dog kennels are being properly maintained, both with regard to the pureness of the breed and the wellbeing of the dogs. If a prospective dog owner purchases his or her puppy from registered dog kennels, they are insured to a great extent against the possibility of owning an unhealthy and poorly bred dog.
While many dog kennels have made their presence known online, it is very important for prospective dog owners to actually see the conditions in which the puppies are being raised. While many legitimate dog kennels are hosted on the web, the Internet has also become a popular market for so-called puppy mills to pawn off their diseased or malnourished dogs on unsuspecting buyers. The best way to ensure that a dog has been well treated and is a purebred is to meet the breeders and visit the dog kennels, meeting the puppy's parents, verifying the dog's records, and checking to see if the dog kennels are registered with local and national breeder's and kennel clubs. Of course, after that, it is up to the puppy's new owners to care for and love their new pet.
Sources:
AKC Mission Statement. American Kennel Club. 2007. 6 June 2007. http://www.akc.org/about/mission.cfm
History of the American Kennel Club. American Kennel Club. 2007. 6 June 2007.
http://www.akc.org/about/history.cfm
How to Find a Dog. doggies.com. 1996-2006. Dog Breeders Online Directory, Inc. 6 June 2007.
http://www.doggies.com/howto.html
"Kennel Club." Wikipedia. 4 June 2007. 6 June 2007. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kennel_club.
Olson, Eric. "Rogue Dog Breeders Using Internet." The Associated Press. 3 June 2007. Houston Chronicle Online. 6 June 2007. http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/nation/4857 932.html.
