Ethical Breeding at Wizbang's: A Commitment Beyond Puppies

Early experiences matter: New sights, sounds, and gentle handling help build confident, well-adjusted puppies for life.

Ethical breeding is about far more than producing puppies—it is a lifelong responsibility to the breed, the dogs we place, and the families who trust us. For Russian Toy dogs, a rare and delicate breed, ethical breeding practices are essential to preserving health, temperament, and correct type for future generations.

Health Testing: Protecting the Future of the Breed

Wizbang's Russian Toys prioritize health testing as a foundation of every breeding decision. All breeding dogs should have OFA health testing of the eyes, patella, and heart, ensuring they meet established standards for soundness and long-term well-being. We test patella and hearts at our vet clinics yearly to make sure no health issues arise when the dog ages.

These evaluations help reduce the risk of passing on hereditary conditions and provide transparency to puppy buyers. Health testing is not optional—it is a critical step in protecting both individual dogs and the breed as a whole.

Temperament and Structural Evaluations

Early Neurological Stimulations (ENS) begins in the first days of life and supports stronger stress tolerances, improved resilience, and confident puppies as they grow

Ethical breeding also requires careful evaluation of temperament and structure. Russian Toys should be confident, stable, and engaging without being sharp or overly timid. Proper structure supports longevity, movement, and the dog’s ability to live comfortably throughout its life.

Breeding decisions are made only after observing dogs in a variety of environments to ensure they meet the breed standard not just physically, but mentally as well.

Matching the Right Puppy to the Right Home

One of the hallmarks of an ethical breeder is choosing the puppy for the home—not allowing homes to choose puppies solely based on appearance or order of deposit.

Russian Toys vary in temperament, energy level, and confidence, even within the same litter. By evaluating each puppy’s temperament, Wizbang's Russian Toys place dogs where they will thrive, whether that is in a performance home, a show home, or a devoted companion home. This thoughtful matching process sets both the puppy and the family up for long-term success.

The Importance of Titling Breeding Dogs

Titling in conformation helps preservation breeders by providing multiple expert evaluations, while ensuring a dog's structure in consistently judged against the breed standard

Titling a breeding dog provides independent, third-party validation of quality. Whether through conformation, performance, or companion sports, titles demonstrate that a dog meets breed standards, possesses correct temperament, and can perform reliably in structured environments.

Wiabang's Russian Toys do not rely on our opinion alone—titles help ensure that breeding dogs are truly worthy representatives of the Russian Toy breed.

Preservation Breeding

Russian Toys are a rare breed, making preservation breeding especially important. Wizbang's Russian Toys focuses on maintaining correct type, sound structure, stable temperament, and genetic diversity—not trends, novelty, or mass production.

Preservation breeding means making careful, sometimes difficult decisions with the long-term health of the breed in mind, even when those decisions limit the number of litters produced.

A Lifetime Commitment: Taking Back a Dog for Any Reason

A defining principle of ethical breeding is responsibility for every dog produced—for life. Wizbang's Russian Toys stand behind their dogs and are always willing to take a dog back for any reason, at any stage of life.

This commitment ensures that no Russian Toy bred responsibly ever ends up abandoned, surrendered, or without support. Breeding does not end when a puppy leaves—it lasts a lifetime. We microchip puppies before they leave us to ensure every dog has a home with us if the need arises.

Ethics First, Always

Ethical breeding of Russian Toy dogs is rooted in health, integrity, education, and accountability. By prioritizing health testing, temperament, proper placement, preservation, and lifelong responsibility, we protect not only the dogs we produce—but the future of this remarkable breed.