October 28th, 2009
They need to have a vet reference and demonstrate that they will be coachable about the situation. It really depends on the dog.
This may seem over the top but an animal rescue group has got the interests of the dog in mind, and if that’s inconvenient to the potential adopters, then they don’t get the dog.
The animals are temperment tested in shelters before being adopted. And in most cases, the animals have resided in foster homes where they have been exposed and lived with so problems would be found then.
If the people know a lot about the breed, and are responsible, will shelters/breeders let them be adopted?
Tags: People
Posted in Dogs | 7 Comments »
October 27th, 2009
A dog is a new member of your family, not a fashion accessory, so finding one with a temperament suitable for your lifestyle is more important than finding a trendy breed.
The Humane Society of the United States has a list of tips for how to be responsible when you adopt a puppy at . The second item in the list includes a link to additional tips for finding responsible breeders.
The main objective of this website is to educate people about puppy mills, but the tips will also be helpful for avoiding a backyard breeder.
My husband and I are looking for breeders of german shepherds in the VA/MD?DC area for a dog that is going to be a family pet.
Tags: German Shepherds
Posted in Dogs | 3 Comments »
October 25th, 2009
There isn’t a huge number of reputable breeders with that many dogs. Usually people who breed so many puppies are well known among others involved with the particular breed and will get referrals from all over the country, and often even from foreign countries.
Despite the fact that they sell so many puppies, these breeders aren’t making much profit, if any. Breeding dogs is just a hobby for them; their actual income comes from their day job.There are also some breeders who have partners, so that they both use the same kennel name and share the same dogs, but often live in different cities.
I’m interested in buying a beagle and I was wondering if anyone knew any reputable breeders in the triangle area. I’d like to hear from people who have/know beagles from these breeders. Thanks!
Tags: Triangle Area
Posted in Dogs | 4 Comments »
October 23rd, 2009
I have seen breeders go to court and sue puppy buyers who thought they were above the law and felt it was their right to breed their dog.. Your breeder sells her puppies for $1000 and you breed your limited registration dog and produce 10 puppies, You are liable for a bill of $10,000.. Be aware that this does happen, and if you signed a contract, the breeder will win in court.
The average pure bred dog isn’t worth breeding. Unless you are showing your dog then it needs to be spayed or neutered. If you are showing your dog then you need to be looking into a show quality dog which will likely cost you more than a pet quality dog.
I wish to purchase a purebred Alaskan Malamute, they are large dogs (170-200lbs), with their ‘tickets’ and all their up to date shots, but I wont recieve breeding rights? With the amount that is being asked for the dog, I would like to have breeding rights, is it common for breeders to withhold breeding rights? is it legal?
Tags: Alaskan Malamute
Posted in Dogs | 21 Comments »
October 21st, 2009
I am doing a business plan for my Equine Business class and I don’t know how to make a balance sheet. How do breeders make money when that is all they do? I am planning on showing the month of April when it’s breeding season, and then I need a worst case scenario and I think I will do that for the month of September and not sell any weanlings.
Furthermore they have stud farms where they have both horses and mares of high quality.. known to have won races. These horses have been carefuly bred by selective mating to obtain really good horses. And in my experience, most people who work in a shelter or rescue (and more than half of my friends are in this field) would prefer to adopt.
Can somebody help me with this?
Tags: Money
Posted in Horses | 5 Comments »
October 20th, 2009
People should not be selling mixed breed dogs, they should just find them good homes. If they just got shots or something to defray costs, maybe. To breed mixed breed dogs on purpose is just ridiculous when there are so many shelter dogs in need of homes. Reputable breeders do not sell mutts.
The breeding should have been planned.Pups should be vet checked,vaccinated and dewormed and raised in the home.
I am looking for a pug, but cannot find an extensive list of breeders in Maryland.
Tags: Pugs
Posted in Dogs | 2 Comments »
October 19th, 2009
I worked in the shelter and I can say I was one that has to help put the animals down. But we only put them down if they didn’t pass the temper test and or was sick. We had a long talk about it and honestly some of the shelter workers said that they wouldn’t get an animal from a shelter that they liked pure bred dogs, and at the shelter about 90% of the time we guess what they are we can’t say for sure if there are purebred animals or not.
And at a shelter a lot of times you don’t know the past. and at anytime they might turn on you, we had animals returned to us for that reason. If getting an animal from a shelter you just have to be very careful and ask tons of questons about that animal.
I’m planning on buying a rabbit and I’d like to know if there are any good rabbit breeders in teh bay area and if they have a website. I’m jus tlooking for a small rabbit too.
Tags: Rabbit
Posted in Other - Pets | 2 Comments »
October 17th, 2009
A back yard breeder refers to a breeder who churns out puppies without regard to the health of the dogs or the dogs they are breeding. Most of these breeders don’t take good care of the animals, breed too often, and with little regard to the dogs having the correct traits and temperament for the breed itself.
I, personally, believe that is crap, as thanks too all this “bettering” the breed that’s been done, our pets now have more issues than ever before.
Is it to prevent over population? To avoid competition? Or is there another reason? Have always wondered this! I’ve not come accross other breeders that do this so much. Just curious! Thanks.
Tags: Kittens
Posted in Cats | 1 Comment »
October 16th, 2009
I wish more people who love their animals would have some love for the homeless animals by not breeding and adopting instead. The only real key to fighting this socially is spreading the knowledge around in a non-attacking manner. I just hope that slowly through efforts from people like us, that uninformed people will help take a stand against over population by altering their animals and adopting
What should i ask a breeder when i go meet him or her.do they come to my home and bring the dogs,or do we go to there home.
how do i know there good?should i ask to see the animals mother and father?
Tags: Animals
Posted in Dogs | 3 Comments »
October 15th, 2009
I’m considering buying an exotic shorthair kitten, but I’m not sure how breeders feel about selling their expensive kittens to a sophomore in college who lives in a studio apartment.
I have the money to reasonably take good care of this potential kitten, and she or he would be very well loved, but I’m not sure what I’ll be up against with breeders.
Especially helpful would be the thoughts of actual cat breeders.
Tags: College Students
Posted in Cats | 4 Comments »