Pre-Acquisition

Up to date, contemporaneous and thoughtful, Your Pandemic Puppy was written by a veterinarian with four decades of medical experience. In these pages, you'll find information on all aspects of your new puppy's physical and mental well-being, from the challenges of finding a new companion during the current COVID-19 crisis, through training and medical care. But more than just how-to advice, this book also explores what owning a puppy means to a family, and what to anticipate in the future, when

NEW from DBRG in 2020 Code of Practice for Dog breeding - 2020     Guide to Buying a Puppy: http://www.dogbreedingreformgroup.uk/guide-to-buying-a-puppy.html   Canine Health Schemes:  http://www.dogbreedingreformgroup.uk/canine-health-schemes.html     Other information (Welfare reports, genetics, breeder and buyer education...) from the Dog Breeding Reform Group can be accessed via their website. SYMPOSIUMS ON DOG HEALTH AND WELFARE RELATED TO BR

Find an Assured Breeder   For families who are planning to bring a new purebred pup into their lives see this Video on choosing the right dog breeder for basic information.  

See DogWellNet's article... The French Kennel Club - Introducing the 5-Generation Pedigree    

Information to help buyers and owners - The UK's Kennel Club research has shown a shocking number of people are still buying puppies from disreputable sources (or at least riskier ones) : puppies were sourced on internet sites, through social media, in pet shops and newspapers advertisements -- working with a reputable breeder who cares for their breed's and dogs' health and welfare increases your chances of getting a pup that will meet your expectation - to spend your time with a healthy, well

There are numerous tools provided under the already an Assured Breeder section including The Puppy Pack Template, guides to content for contracts, links to information on recommended and required breed specific health testsand more. (Internal) puppy_pack_template.pdf (Internal) guide-to-stud-dog-contract.pdf Also see the video which offers further information on how this program works.      

"The aim of this booklet is to highlight the responsibilities of dog ownership and to give both owners and prospective owners guidance in developing an enjoyable and rewarding relationship with their dog." This ARCHIVED PDF educational booklet covers: making a good match between owner and dog - essential for a happy long-term partnership. Whether it is a puppy, pedigree, crossbreed, rescue or adult dog, the right dog for your lifestyle is very important.      

Puppy factories The issue of puppy factories (also known as puppy mills and puppy farms) is a hot-button topic for not only animal rights groups the world over, but also for reputable breeders who take pride in the dogs they produce and the care they provide their animals, and who care deeply for the welfare of the breed itself.     What is a puppy factory? In its simplest terms, as defined by Wikipedia, a puppy factory is a commercial dog breeding facility that is opera