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Instinctive Hunting Companions |
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Fallacies & thoughts on Reputable breeders not in it for the money….. (what money?) |
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AKC does not certify dogs or breeders. The only thing they will certify is the accuracy of the pedigree based on what they are told by the breeders that apply for litter registrations or DNA based tests for parentage. |
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You will be bringing home a life long companion. Be sure it is from someone you feel comfortable with as most reputable breeders do not sell puppies, but place them in homes and keep in contact with you and the dog for its life.
Check out their websites. Do they sell puppies like merchandise? Do they take credit card orders like purchasing an item over the Do they advertise they will ship anywhere? At what age do they let the puppies leave? All dog behaviorists Are they members of any GWP related clubs? Do the GWP’s look like GWP’s according to the breed standard? Do they offer a guarantee? Do they have a contract with you that outlines expectations of Do they tell you what health concerns have been seen in the
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AKC does not endorse people and individuals cannot be members of AKC—only clubs can be. AKC conducts inspections of people who breed dogs, but they have to breed a certain number per year before AKC inspectors show up. If someone says they’ve passed AKC’s inspection, you know they are breeding at least 6 litters a year. AKC shows up at breeders home unannounced and asks to see their records and their dogs. |
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Our Dogs are AKC Certified |
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AKC Approved Breeder |
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Devata German Wirehaired Pointers |
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In addition to not testing, I’ve both come across these statements on websites and or heard people say these things. |
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German Wirehaired Pointers are hunting dogs—I don’t breed them to look like anything particular—hunting is most important. |
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First and foremost, breed standards define GWP’s as hunting dogs with a coarse coat. They ARE hunting dogs so we should not need to breed for that one quality. Breeding for one quality lets others fall by the wayside and those traits that are often thought about as a look instead of function tend to fade away. What about correct shaped feet? They are not for looks, but incorrect feet shape will cause them to dig into the ground deeper and get more tired. What about eye shape and closeness of the eye lid? That keeps things from collecting in the eye when hunting. Toes pointing straight forward on all four feet are important. Those that don’t, break down earlier from strain of holding them in an incorrect placement. Cow-hocked dogs will tire easily and their joints will break down quicker than a dog that is not. These things are typically thought of as “the look” of a dog, when in reality they are the dog, how long it will have a full useful life without pain medication or injury because it is built and look as it should. Everyone should breed with these qualities in mind and should be able to access their dog and the dog mated with it. All dogs have something that could be better as do humans. Breeders should be able to tell you what their specific dog needs and WHY. |
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This is very common. Breeders advertise championship lines, yet when pedigrees are analyzed, they may be generations back. They are not championship lines if the parents of the puppies are not champions themselves, period. Full littermates being champions don’t count either, only the parents. Sometimes dogs cannot become champions—not because of their confirmation. Maybe they are a beautiful specimen injured and because of it will always limp and can’t be shown. Other than those types of situations, any dog that should be bred should be able to be an confirmation champion or it should not be bred.
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Selling Champion lines—only generations ago |
