standards within the breed. Check
your registry and educate yourself on
the breed standard that you will be
breeding towards. Each registration
company has their own standard for
the breed. The breed standards are
developed from the breed history
which tells you how the dogs were
developed and for what purpose the
breed was used. A standard is also
used as a guide that will help you
find dogs that have a better chance
of producing offspring that have less
health problems, which will lead to a
full and pain free life.
5. Plan out every breeding: Start with
dogs with a good pedigree. It is
important to find a breeder who
knows about the dogs in pedigree
of the dog. If you need more
information on the dog’s bloodline,
there is a pedigree analysis that can
be purchased through the ADBA
that will tell you about your dog’s
bloodline.
7. Do your research. Don’t take short
cuts. A good breeding program is
a marathon, not a sprint. Only sell
dogs that you would be proud to
have your name as the breeder on.
Screen your new buyers and provide
a sales contract so all parties have full
understanding of t he purchase.
8. Every breeder must expect that it is
not over once the pup goes to the
new owner. A good breeder is always
available as a source of advice to
everyone you give or sell a dog to.
6. Take the time to see, and if possible
meet the sire (father) and dam
(mother) to the dog you are looking
to purchase. You want your dog to
come from individuals that have a
good temperament, as these traits will
be passed down to their offspring.
Look for dogs that have breed type.
If you’re going to breed American
Bullies it is important to have the
dogs you produce look like an
American Bully.
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