Dogs are called man's best friend, probably due to their vicious loyalty to their masters. As dogs have been domesticated around 15,000 years ago, it makes the dog a perfect pet. There are various dog breeds such as Terrier and Mastiff, and dog types. These two terms should not be used interchangeably as dog type means to categorize the animals by the role it performs. Allowing specifically chosen types of dogs to mate in order to get puppies with particular qualities is referred to as the practice of breeding dogs.
The characteristics of the offspring are left for nature to decide when dogs mate without human intervention. Thus, many domestic dog owners would be breeding dogs to obtain an improved new generation of dogs. However, breeding dogs is not an easy job. One needs to have a rather comprehensive knowledge about the genetics of the dog, health and its intended purpose in order to be successfully breeding dogs. In addition, dog breeders usually record the birth of puppies in stud books of associations such as kennel clubs, where the data regarding the dog including, the dog's ancestry and special achievements are recorded. The American Kennel Club (AKC) is one such well known organization.
Properly maintaining data about dogs is vital for breeding dogs. Once an owner has information regarding the dog, he/she could study them and figure out what qualities could be expected and what should be avoided. The dog breeder may also have to determine whether to inbreed or to outcross. In addition, there are certain rules and regulations that have to be adhered to when breeding dogs. According to the breed, kennel club and country these regulations may vary. Normally, the rules are designed for the betterment of a specific breed or a few dog breeds and dog breeders have to follow the rules and regulations of an organization to be recruited in their breed programs. Different test might have to be done in addition to come to a decision regarding the health condition and qualities of the dog in question in accordance with these regulations and an evaluation by and expert breeder might also be necessary.
Although breeding dogs is a very famous thing, there are specific groups who resist and condemn the practice. Animal rights groups charge that most breeders are merely concerned about the profit and state that such individuals have no regard of the wellbeing of the animal and thus breeding dogs for purpose of selling is unethical. In addition inbreeding has also been criticized as this may cause the natural hereditary disorders of the dogs to continue into new generations.
Thus, breeding dogs can be thought of as a very delicate matter. You would need to have a good understanding of the subject if you wish to perform it. - 29895
The characteristics of the offspring are left for nature to decide when dogs mate without human intervention. Thus, many domestic dog owners would be breeding dogs to obtain an improved new generation of dogs. However, breeding dogs is not an easy job. One needs to have a rather comprehensive knowledge about the genetics of the dog, health and its intended purpose in order to be successfully breeding dogs. In addition, dog breeders usually record the birth of puppies in stud books of associations such as kennel clubs, where the data regarding the dog including, the dog's ancestry and special achievements are recorded. The American Kennel Club (AKC) is one such well known organization.
Properly maintaining data about dogs is vital for breeding dogs. Once an owner has information regarding the dog, he/she could study them and figure out what qualities could be expected and what should be avoided. The dog breeder may also have to determine whether to inbreed or to outcross. In addition, there are certain rules and regulations that have to be adhered to when breeding dogs. According to the breed, kennel club and country these regulations may vary. Normally, the rules are designed for the betterment of a specific breed or a few dog breeds and dog breeders have to follow the rules and regulations of an organization to be recruited in their breed programs. Different test might have to be done in addition to come to a decision regarding the health condition and qualities of the dog in question in accordance with these regulations and an evaluation by and expert breeder might also be necessary.
Although breeding dogs is a very famous thing, there are specific groups who resist and condemn the practice. Animal rights groups charge that most breeders are merely concerned about the profit and state that such individuals have no regard of the wellbeing of the animal and thus breeding dogs for purpose of selling is unethical. In addition inbreeding has also been criticized as this may cause the natural hereditary disorders of the dogs to continue into new generations.
Thus, breeding dogs can be thought of as a very delicate matter. You would need to have a good understanding of the subject if you wish to perform it. - 29895
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