Dog Breeding
Dog breeding is the mating of two dogs that were selected in order to pass on a desired set of attributes and characteristics. The dog species does reproduce on its own, which is referred to as natural selection. Dog breeding refers to the artificial selection of dogs, preformed by a dog breeder. Dog breeding takes into account the health of the dogs that will be mated, the genetics of the dogs that will be mated, and the intended use of the dogs that will be mated.
Dog breeding has been occurring for many centuries and is quite complex. Humans have kept up useful herds of animals since Pre-historic years. The aided the process of selection by feeding strong, useful dogs, and neglecting or even killing the less useful ones. Over the many, many years, these groups of dogs have separated into several types, including guard dogs, hunting dogs, and others. Selecting which dogs to nourish and which dogs to starve has influenced many characteristics such as shape, size, and temperament for over 14,000 years.
To maintain these specific dog groups, dog breeders purposefully mate dogs with desirable characteristics to feature these characteristics in the dog litter. Through this artificial selection process, hundreds of dog breeds have successfully been bred by the dog breeders.
Initially, owning a pure-bred dog was only for the seriously wealthy. However, nowadays many individuals can own a full-bred dog. Some dog breeders choose to specifically breed pure-bred dogs. This refers to registering the litter with a stud club, usually kept by the American Kennel Club (AKC).
Maintaining accurate data is very important for dog breeders. Access to these accurate records allows the dog breeder to study the lineage and anticipate traits and behaviors of the offspring. Requirements for breeding registered purebred dogs vary widely between breeds, countries, kennel clubs, and registries, so it is important for dog breeders to stay well informed of the requirements.
Dog breeders also have to follow specific sets of guidelines in order to participate in these club registries. Some examples of rule guidelines can include: joint x-rays, eye exams, and hip certifications. The main purpose of these guidelines in the United States is just to keep records of pure-bred litters, but it is still extremely important for dog breeders to stay up to date on the requirements for dog breeders in this country.
Dog breeding has been occurring for many centuries and is quite complex. Humans have kept up useful herds of animals since Pre-historic years. The aided the process of selection by feeding strong, useful dogs, and neglecting or even killing the less useful ones. Over the many, many years, these groups of dogs have separated into several types, including guard dogs, hunting dogs, and others. Selecting which dogs to nourish and which dogs to starve has influenced many characteristics such as shape, size, and temperament for over 14,000 years.
To maintain these specific dog groups, dog breeders purposefully mate dogs with desirable characteristics to feature these characteristics in the dog litter. Through this artificial selection process, hundreds of dog breeds have successfully been bred by the dog breeders.
Initially, owning a pure-bred dog was only for the seriously wealthy. However, nowadays many individuals can own a full-bred dog. Some dog breeders choose to specifically breed pure-bred dogs. This refers to registering the litter with a stud club, usually kept by the American Kennel Club (AKC).
Maintaining accurate data is very important for dog breeders. Access to these accurate records allows the dog breeder to study the lineage and anticipate traits and behaviors of the offspring. Requirements for breeding registered purebred dogs vary widely between breeds, countries, kennel clubs, and registries, so it is important for dog breeders to stay well informed of the requirements.
Dog breeders also have to follow specific sets of guidelines in order to participate in these club registries. Some examples of rule guidelines can include: joint x-rays, eye exams, and hip certifications. The main purpose of these guidelines in the United States is just to keep records of pure-bred litters, but it is still extremely important for dog breeders to stay up to date on the requirements for dog breeders in this country.