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Those of us who create life through the breeding of dogs are the protectors of those animals  which we have produced. We are responsible for them as they would not exist if not for us. Our responsibility to them does not end when they are purchased. Should they want for love, a place to live, or for any reason, it is our duty to bring them home.
We are also the watchdogs of our breed. It is our responsibility to strive to produce long-lived, healthy dogs with the physical and mental ability to do the job for which they were historically used and, in some cases, are still used today. And, most of all, the dogs we produce MUST be able to live with people, as companions and friends. They are, after all, "man's best friend". To that end....
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DM Greyhounds strives to achieve the highest quality greyhound in each and every litter with regard to: temperament, health, intelligence, physical ability and conformation, regardless of if the hound is to compete in the breed ring or the coursing field, while maintaining breed characteristics. |
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DM Greyhounds breeds only temperamentally sound and physically mature dogs, preferably those who have attained a championship in either the breed ring or the coursing field. We also believe in testing for genetic conditions such as hip dysplasia, hypothyroidism, and cardiac abnormalities. |
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DM Greyhounds has each puppy examined by a vet prior to them being offered for sale. We also provide all appropriate documentation with each puppy, such as vaccination record, deworming schedule, health certificate, registration papers, etc. |
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DM Greyhounds urges people with pet puppies to voluntarily spay / neuter their pets, after they reach physical maturity. It is not a requirement because of recent veterinary studies indicating the potential of an increase in specific health issues, which include, but are not limited to: bone cancer, incontinence, and tendon & ligament injuries in performance dogs. Pet pups are placed with an AKC Limited Registration. |
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DM Greyhounds' buyers become part of our extended family and we stay in touch with them to make sure that everything is working out OK with their dog. This also enables us to help the owners with any problems they may be having and it also allows us to keep tabs on the health & temperament of our pups as they mature. We gladly disclose any issues in our hounds to potential buyers and other breeders. |
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DM Greyhounds requires that any dog of our breeding is returned to us, if it cannot be kept for ANY reason. This requirement is NON-NEGOTIABLE. It is put into every contract for the protection of the dog. |
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DM Greyhounds retains the right to breed our personal bitches to dogs of our breeding. We will notify and discuss the potential breeding with the dog's owner and, if the breeding comes to fruition, we will provide the dog's owner with appropriate compensation for expenses they may incur that are the result of the breeding. |
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DM Greyhounds does not engage in false or misleading advertisement of our dogs. We encourage people to contact owners of greyhounds of our breeding. We will provide email contact information, but only to serious purchasers. |
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DM Greyhounds neither sells nor gives dogs of our breeding to: pet stores, wholesale dealers, known puppy mills, laboratories, or animal shelters. We require that our dogs be companions first and that they live in a home where they are provided with appropriate shelter, nutrition, control/restraint, and medical care. |
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DM Greyhounds strongly encourages our dog owners to do something with their dog. Doing something with your dog strengthens the bond between you. It also makes for a happy, well adjusted animal. A bored dog is a dog that gets into trouble. We believe that a happy puppy (and puppy owner) is a tired puppy. |
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DM Greyhounds continues to educate ourselves, our 'extended family' and other with regards to the greyhound breed. We participate in "meet the breed" and adoption "meet & greet" events and we have actively participated in greyhound rescue & adoption since 1995. | |
