Blackman, Diane. June 6, 1997. "Dog Play: Making a Difference: Being a Responsible Dog Breeder." Dog Play. 10 June 2008. http://dogplay.com/Breeding/ethics.html
This site is not only a guide to being an ethical dog breeder, it has a large selection of links to other websites that talk about the same issue: dog breeding and the ethical issues that come with it. There are also lots of health-related links (inherited diseases, health risks for the dogs being bred, genetics) as well as books and videos on the topic of dog breeding. There isn't much information about the author, but she does give a good explanation of each of the websites. Often, the sites she links to are articles from trade magazines or well-written articles with citations.
"The Dog Breeders Registry." Dog Hobbyist. 11 June 2008. http://www.doghobbyist.com/breederregistry/
This is an extensive database on all of the different breeders in many different countries. You can search by state, country, and dog breed. This is a good resource for someone who'd like to have an interview with someone who breeds dogs or even someone looking to talk to a specific breed dog breeder.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Specialized print reference books
Pond, Wilson. Encyclopedia of Animal Science. 1st ed. 2005.
This enormous book is a great source of information - it's not specific to dog breeding, but the information in this book applies to many animals. It has information on topics ranging from animal breeding information to animal care to advances in the technology used to breed and take care of animals. This reference book would be a good resource for students in veterinary medicine or animal husbandry, but also worth a read for people looking for information on dog breeding simply because it has such a large section devoted to animal breeding technology.
Savant-Harris, Myra. Canine Reproduction And Whelping: A Dog Breeder's Guide.
The author, Myra Savant-Harris, was a registered nurse with years of experience before becoming a dog breeder. This book is a good source for dog breeders: it goes into detail on how to select the dogs for breeding right up to delivering the puppies themselves. This is an informative guide on literally breeding dogs.
This enormous book is a great source of information - it's not specific to dog breeding, but the information in this book applies to many animals. It has information on topics ranging from animal breeding information to animal care to advances in the technology used to breed and take care of animals. This reference book would be a good resource for students in veterinary medicine or animal husbandry, but also worth a read for people looking for information on dog breeding simply because it has such a large section devoted to animal breeding technology.
Savant-Harris, Myra. Canine Reproduction And Whelping: A Dog Breeder's Guide.
The author, Myra Savant-Harris, was a registered nurse with years of experience before becoming a dog breeder. This book is a good source for dog breeders: it goes into detail on how to select the dogs for breeding right up to delivering the puppies themselves. This is an informative guide on literally breeding dogs.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
International Sites
WSPA International. 2008. 10 June 2008. http://www.wspa-international.org/
The WSPA (World Society for the Protection of Animals) has been around for 25 years, fighting for wildlife, domestic animal, and disaster relief issues around the world. This website is a bit more general than my issue of dog breeding, but the WSPA fights puppy mills and other unhumane living conditions for dogs as well as other animals. While the information found here is less focused on dog breeding issues, it is a good site for getting issues in perspective, seeing how the same issue is being handled in different countries, and learning about other animal issues to compare with dog breeding.
Animal Rescue - Animal Welfare, Save The Whales, Save Animals - IFAW.org. 2008. 10 June 2008. http://www.ifaw.org/ifaw/general/default.aspx?oid=179124
The International Fund for Animal Welfare is huge -- this website has a blog, a news feed, press releases, experts, and you can even get involved in their campaigns. Again, this website deals with animal issues on a global scale, so it's doesn't focus specifically on dog breeding. However, they do run campaigns that fight for better animal protection laws and the like.
The WSPA (World Society for the Protection of Animals) has been around for 25 years, fighting for wildlife, domestic animal, and disaster relief issues around the world. This website is a bit more general than my issue of dog breeding, but the WSPA fights puppy mills and other unhumane living conditions for dogs as well as other animals. While the information found here is less focused on dog breeding issues, it is a good site for getting issues in perspective, seeing how the same issue is being handled in different countries, and learning about other animal issues to compare with dog breeding.
Animal Rescue - Animal Welfare, Save The Whales, Save Animals - IFAW.org. 2008. 10 June 2008. http://www.ifaw.org/ifaw/general/default.aspx?oid=179124
The International Fund for Animal Welfare is huge -- this website has a blog, a news feed, press releases, experts, and you can even get involved in their campaigns. Again, this website deals with animal issues on a global scale, so it's doesn't focus specifically on dog breeding. However, they do run campaigns that fight for better animal protection laws and the like.
For-profit Businesses
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. 2008. 10 June 2008. http://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_welfare/awa.shtml
The RSPCA is an organization based in the UK that is non-partisan, run completely on donations. This is a resource for the average person to learn about animal abuse and how to take care of their pets. They also produce animal care books (amongst other things like posters and photos). Their website features educational resources for teachers, as well. If your main concern is pet care or animal abuse concerns, this is a good source.
Dogs Trust. 2008. 10 June 2008. http://www.dogstrust.org.uk/
Dogs Trust is another UK-based organization that runs on -- . The website has a wealth of information about animal care. There are fact sheets, surveys, and pages of information about dog legislation and laws (in the UK, of course). This organization would be good for finding a contact to interview about dog issues in the UK. The page, in general, is a good source of information for most general dog issues.
The RSPCA is an organization based in the UK that is non-partisan, run completely on donations. This is a resource for the average person to learn about animal abuse and how to take care of their pets. They also produce animal care books (amongst other things like posters and photos). Their website features educational resources for teachers, as well. If your main concern is pet care or animal abuse concerns, this is a good source.
Dogs Trust. 2008. 10 June 2008. http://www.dogstrust.org.uk/
Dogs Trust is another UK-based organization that runs on -- . The website has a wealth of information about animal care. There are fact sheets, surveys, and pages of information about dog legislation and laws (in the UK, of course). This organization would be good for finding a contact to interview about dog issues in the UK. The page, in general, is a good source of information for most general dog issues.
Multimedia resources
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. 4 April 2008. "Charlize Theron's Puppy Mill Investigation." 10 June 2008. http://www.petatv.com/tvpopup/video.asp?video=charlize-theron-pupply-mill&Player=wm
This official video from PETA (which premiered on Dateline) takes a look at puppy mills. It shows just how horrible the conditions can be at these breeding mills, with dogs that have diseases that go untreated and are confined to tiny cages for the entirety of their lives. While this may not be typical of every dog breeding facility, it is a good example of the average one. This video is good for seeing, with your own eyes, just how terrible puppy mills can be. This video needs to be seen by anyone that is a pet owner or cares about pets.
The Humane Society of the United States. 2008. "Puppies for Sale - Humane Society." 11 June 2008. http://video.hsus.org/index.jsp?auto_band=x&rf=sv&fr_story=7fbe8343b5835ba3bc24b755d24741f7d8879437
This video from the HSUS goes even more in depth than the previously listed video on the poor conditions dogs are forced to live in, and the community of dog breeders that produce and sell these abused and often diseased dogs. There is footage from several puppy mills, pet stores, puppy mill industry workers, puppy auctions, and expert commentary. It's a very informative video, and covers all of the different aspects of the puppy mill industry.
United Kennel Club. 2008. "United Kennel Club: Breed Information." 11 June 2008. http://www.ukcdogs.com/WebSite.nsf/WebPages/LrnBreedInfo
This page is a good resource for looking at different breeds of dogs. Each dog breed has its own page and history, each with several pictures of what the typical dog within that breed looks like. This page is especially useful for people who are unfamiliar with the different types of dogs, or want to refer to this page when reading another document that refers to a specific breed of dogs.
This official video from PETA (which premiered on Dateline) takes a look at puppy mills. It shows just how horrible the conditions can be at these breeding mills, with dogs that have diseases that go untreated and are confined to tiny cages for the entirety of their lives. While this may not be typical of every dog breeding facility, it is a good example of the average one. This video is good for seeing, with your own eyes, just how terrible puppy mills can be. This video needs to be seen by anyone that is a pet owner or cares about pets.
The Humane Society of the United States. 2008. "Puppies for Sale - Humane Society." 11 June 2008. http://video.hsus.org/index.jsp?auto_band=x&rf=sv&fr_story=7fbe8343b5835ba3bc24b755d24741f7d8879437
This video from the HSUS goes even more in depth than the previously listed video on the poor conditions dogs are forced to live in, and the community of dog breeders that produce and sell these abused and often diseased dogs. There is footage from several puppy mills, pet stores, puppy mill industry workers, puppy auctions, and expert commentary. It's a very informative video, and covers all of the different aspects of the puppy mill industry.
United Kennel Club. 2008. "United Kennel Club: Breed Information." 11 June 2008. http://www.ukcdogs.com/WebSite.nsf/WebPages/LrnBreedInfo
This page is a good resource for looking at different breeds of dogs. Each dog breed has its own page and history, each with several pictures of what the typical dog within that breed looks like. This page is especially useful for people who are unfamiliar with the different types of dogs, or want to refer to this page when reading another document that refers to a specific breed of dogs.
Government Agencies
United States Department of Agriculture. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. 10 June 2008. USDA - APHIS. 10 June 2008. http://www.aphis.usda.gov/
This site contains regulations and other laws (like the Animal Welfare Act), statistical databases, and articles about hot topics in the world of animals as well as articles that explain and summarize the government documents contained within the site. One can also apply for different types of permits on this page; it might be useful to see the requirements that people need to meet to have a Veterinary Services permit. All in all, this is a huge resource and is useful for any animal related topic - not just dog breeding.
United States Department of Health and Human Services. Office of Animal Care and Use. May 15 2008. Office of Animal Care and Use. 10 June 2008. http://oacu.od.nih.gov/index.htm
While the source above is more focused on agriculture and livestock animals, OACU is concerned with administering and managing animal welfare programs. The site links to training courses (a federal requirement) for people working within the NIH that deal with animals, disaster and emergency planning information, links to other groups concerned with animal welfare, and many other valuable resources.
This site contains regulations and other laws (like the Animal Welfare Act), statistical databases, and articles about hot topics in the world of animals as well as articles that explain and summarize the government documents contained within the site. One can also apply for different types of permits on this page; it might be useful to see the requirements that people need to meet to have a Veterinary Services permit. All in all, this is a huge resource and is useful for any animal related topic - not just dog breeding.
United States Department of Health and Human Services. Office of Animal Care and Use. May 15 2008. Office of Animal Care and Use. 10 June 2008. http://oacu.od.nih.gov/index.htm
While the source above is more focused on agriculture and livestock animals, OACU is concerned with administering and managing animal welfare programs. The site links to training courses (a federal requirement) for people working within the NIH that deal with animals, disaster and emergency planning information, links to other groups concerned with animal welfare, and many other valuable resources.
Government Documents
United States. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. Vers 27 June 2007. 10 June 2008. Animal Welfare Regulations. http://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_welfare/awr.shtml
This is, as the title states, a list of regulations for the treatment of animals. It has regulations on things ranging from recordkeeping requirements to the care of animals in transit. This source is very good for finding out about how animals should be taken care of under the law. The page is well-organized, so it's easy to figure out what part you should go to to find information relevant to your topic. This source goes hand in hand with the database of violations listed in the Statistical Sources section of this blog.
--. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. Vers 28 June 2007. 10 June 2008. Animal Welfare Act. http://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_welfare/awa.shtml
The Animal Welfare Act is a very important piece of legislation. Like the source above, it has regulations on the handling of animals, but this document differs in that it gives even more regulations. The important ones being regulations on the purchase of animals by research facilities and government facilities and the certification process for handling, treating, and transporting of animals. Some of this information is a little difficult to read, as it contains lots of numbers and legalese.
This is, as the title states, a list of regulations for the treatment of animals. It has regulations on things ranging from recordkeeping requirements to the care of animals in transit. This source is very good for finding out about how animals should be taken care of under the law. The page is well-organized, so it's easy to figure out what part you should go to to find information relevant to your topic. This source goes hand in hand with the database of violations listed in the Statistical Sources section of this blog.
--. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. Vers 28 June 2007. 10 June 2008. Animal Welfare Act. http://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_welfare/awa.shtml
The Animal Welfare Act is a very important piece of legislation. Like the source above, it has regulations on the handling of animals, but this document differs in that it gives even more regulations. The important ones being regulations on the purchase of animals by research facilities and government facilities and the certification process for handling, treating, and transporting of animals. Some of this information is a little difficult to read, as it contains lots of numbers and legalese.
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