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Quiz about Reputable Dog Breeding
Quiz about Reputable Dog Breeding

Reputable Dog Breeding Trivia Quiz


This quiz is about reputable dog breeding. What is frowned upon in the serious dog breeding word? In the quiz I hope to enlighten and acknowledge.

A multiple-choice quiz by xceltickissesx. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
321,335
Updated
Aug 18 23
# Qns
10
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1. What term is used to describe the opposite of a reputable (ie. disreputable) breeder? Hint

Backgarden breeder
Backyard breeder
Backroad breeder
Backlane breeder

2. Which one of these is an acceptable reason to breed? Hint

To create cute puppies
To educate children on the miracle of life
For betterment of the breed in question
To earn a living

3. What is likely to be the main motivation for people who breed dogs unofficially?

Answer: (One word (5 letters))
4. How does a reputable breeder deter potential new owners of their pet-quality puppies (i.e. ones that do not have show or working potential) from having their own offspring if they're sold before they are spayed/neutered? Hint

No reputable breeder ever produced pet quality puppies. That's what shelters are there for
They won't need to do anything as all pet-quality puppies are sent to new homes already spayed/neutered with no exceptions
They will place the puppy on a limited registration with their nation's Kennel Club until they have proof it is spayed/neutered
They will chase the new owners up with phone calls/emails/letters

5. While reputable breeders aim to produce dogs that have working or show potential, it is inevitable that they will produce some pet-quality dogs. What is done to prevent the genes of such dogs from being perpetuated? Hint

Their new owners are just encouraged to get them spayed/neutered when they are old enough but there are no strict rules about this
They are culled at birth
The new owners are required to have them spayed/neutered at the appropriate age
That is ridiculous. Only backyard breeders produce pet-quality dogs

6. It is generally considered unnecessary to breed mutts. Why is this? Hint

There are enough wasting away in shelters. Why produce more?
Mutts are extremely hard to sell
Mutts always have a questionable temperament
Mutts generally have a lower than average intelligence

7. Many people assume that all a breeder needs to do to be considered reputable is to register dogs with their country's Kennel Club. This is wrong. Why? Hint

They are not legit registries
A national Kennel Club, while the only legit dog registry, still registers dogs that do not have genetic clearances and have not been shown/worked/titled
They register mutts
They are run by people who condone the wearing of fur

8. Why don't reputable breeders advertise on the internet (apart from on their own personal websites)? Hint

Most people buy from pet shops rather than on the Internet, so they place ads there instead
They have far better means of advertising and communicating with the people most suitable to own their puppies
The Internet does not allow you to advertise live animals
Why bother with the Internet when you have the local paper? At least if your puppies stay in the local area, it is easier to keep an eye on them

9. What is one thing a reputable breeder should provide for any new owner? Hint

A video of the mother whelping the litter
A list of vet surgery/obedience classes/groomer suggestions
A puppy lead/collar set
A contract that states on what conditions the puppy was sold, including health guarantees

10. What is NOT one of the reasons a reputable breeder wants to check a potential new home for a puppy? Hint

To make sure that all household members understand and accept how a new puppy will alter their routine
To check how tidy the house is
To check how secure the house is in terms of windows, doors, fences, etc
To check how well-cared any other animals in the household look


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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What term is used to describe the opposite of a reputable (ie. disreputable) breeder?

Answer: Backyard breeder

Many people wrongly assume that the term "backyard breeder" is to be taken literally. Disreputable breeding can take place anywhere, not specifically in a backyard. The term "backyard" is purely a figure of speech and is used to describe the more frowned upon, unprofessional approach some people take to breeding. In the UK it's more commonly known as "backstreet breeding".
2. Which one of these is an acceptable reason to breed?

Answer: For betterment of the breed in question

The only acceptable reason to breed is for betterment of the breed in question ie. to improve the breed in terms of health, temperament, conformation or working ability. It is considered very ignorant to breed for any other reason ie. for the novelty of cute puppies, for profit or so children can witness the miracle of life first hand.
3. What is likely to be the main motivation for people who breed dogs unofficially?

Answer: Money

Breeding reputably is very expensive and includes costs such as genetic testing, show entry fees, potential emergency vet care, vaccination fees, stud fees, etc. Reputable breeders can often do little more than cover their costs.
Unofficial breeders are, for the most part, only in it for the money and the puppies sold are often not well cared for - many die soon after they've been sold.
4. How does a reputable breeder deter potential new owners of their pet-quality puppies (i.e. ones that do not have show or working potential) from having their own offspring if they're sold before they are spayed/neutered?

Answer: They will place the puppy on a limited registration with their nation's Kennel Club until they have proof it is spayed/neutered

Placing a puppy on a limited registration means that any offspring it has itself cannot be registered. Granted, it cannot actually stop potential new owners from breeding their new puppy but, as most realise that an unregistered puppy is worth hardly anything (and as most are only in it for the money they think they will make), is will deter most.

They would rather have a registered puppy that can't reproduce itself than an unregistered puppy that can.
5. While reputable breeders aim to produce dogs that have working or show potential, it is inevitable that they will produce some pet-quality dogs. What is done to prevent the genes of such dogs from being perpetuated?

Answer: The new owners are required to have them spayed/neutered at the appropriate age

It is inevitable that all reputable breeders will produce SOME dogs that just do not have the potential to be anything other than a loving pet. The difference between these breeders and backyard breeders is that these breeders do not AIM to produce pet-quality dogs.

The best way to ensure their genes are not perpetuated is to make their spaying/neutering a requirement by their new owners. The best way to do this is to place the puppy on a limited registration until proof that it has been spayed/neutered is in possession of the breeder.
6. It is generally considered unnecessary to breed mutts. Why is this?

Answer: There are enough wasting away in shelters. Why produce more?

There are many reasons why it is unacceptable to breed mutts, but the fact that so many are wasting away in shelters has to be one of the biggest. Reputable breeders work to better the breed, and when breeding is done properly, it is not at all frowned upon.

There are a few exceptions to this rule, such as lurchers. These are strictly mutts, but are bred for a specific reason: to work. This is very different to putting two dogs of random breeds together and allowing them to breed.
7. Many people assume that all a breeder needs to do to be considered reputable is to register dogs with their country's Kennel Club. This is wrong. Why?

Answer: A national Kennel Club, while the only legit dog registry, still registers dogs that do not have genetic clearances and have not been shown/worked/titled

A national Kennel Club will register the good, the bad and the ugly. As long as a dog is a proven purebred, it can be registered. Reputable breeders don't just breed purebreds - they breed purebreds that are proven to be healthy and proven to be quality examples of their breed.
8. Why don't reputable breeders advertise on the internet (apart from on their own personal websites)?

Answer: They have far better means of advertising and communicating with the people most suitable to own their puppies

Reputable breeders will be associated with local/national breed clubs and will frequent many shows and working events. Through this they will have acquired many contacts in the dog breeding world and thus will not have to resort to advertising on any public website to sell their puppies. Reputable breeders are in such high demand that they often have a waiting list of over a year long for puppies.
9. What is one thing a reputable breeder should provide for any new owner?

Answer: A contract that states on what conditions the puppy was sold, including health guarantees

The contract is a huge "must". Not only does it make it clear to everybody involved who holds what responsibilities, it also protects both parties should someone decide to ignore what the contract states. The other options, whilst nice sentiments, are not necessary. Taping the whelping would hardly be the #1 priority when a dog is giving birth and in a very vulnerable situation, most new owners would rather buy their own lead/collar and most people should be able to find their own vet surgery/obedience classes/groomers.
10. What is NOT one of the reasons a reputable breeder wants to check a potential new home for a puppy?

Answer: To check how tidy the house is

Contrary to popular belief, a reputable breeder coming to your house is NOT there to check how tidy it is. Of course, a good breeder knows there is a difference between untidiness and dirtiness/lack of safety, the latter of which would indicate a household that is not safe for a very young animal, and would not send an animal to a home where there a significant danger of it being poisoned, electrocuted or abused in any way.
Source: Author xceltickissesx

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