Dec 25 2009
Breeding Dogs
More and more people searching for informations about dog breeding, dog grooming for different kind of dog breeds. Why? Perhaps due to their fierce loyalty to their masters dogs are referred to as man’s best friend. 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 these two words shouldn’t be confused as dog type means to categorize the animals by the function 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 determined by natural selection 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 a rather complicated 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 generally register 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 association.
Properly maintaining data about dogs is vital for breeding dogs. Once an owner is in possession of data regarding the dog, he/she could study them and decide what traits could be expected and what should be avoided. The decision regarding whether to inbreed or to outcross is one that should be taken by the dog breeder. 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 formulated for the betterment of a specific breed or several dog breeds and dog breeders have to stick to the laws 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 certain groups who oppose and criticize 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 come under attack as this may cause the natural hereditary disorders of the dogs to continue into new generations.
Thus, breeding dogs could be thought of as a very delicate matter. A comprehensive knowledge is required by anyone who wishes to perform it.
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