Not all novice breeders are backyard breeders. But most novice breeders don’t do their research or know the breed standard. I owned and showed Jack Russell’s for years before I decided to breed. I researched pedigrees, did genetic testing, found out what problems are common in what bloodlines, and how to find dogs to compliment each other.
I researched for almost two years before I decided to have my first litter. A good breeder will breed to improve upon a breed, not just to have puppies or make money.
If a novice breeder has done their homework and is well educated, why are they considered a back yard breeder. Don’t all good breeders have to start somewhere.I do not breed and never plan to breed, but I was just wondering.
I am an animal advocate, and believe in animal rights, and serve my time to help the abused animals.
All good breeders start working with a mentor before they actually breed. So reading up and then throwing dogs together is a bad idea, although a better idea than just throwing dogs together.
You bring up a good point!
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I agree with you 100%! I find it really sad that people who are just starting out with the breeding get blasted on here just for asking an innocent question. The breeders who’ve been going for years and therefore have a reputation should remember where they started – at the beginning!
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Not all novice breeders are backyard breeders. But most novice breeders don’t do their research or know the breed standard. I owned and showed Jack Russell’s for years before I decided to breed. I researched pedigrees, did genetic testing, found out what problems are common in what bloodlines, and how to find dogs to compliment each other. I researched for almost two years before I decided to have my first litter. A good breeder will breed to improve upon a breed, not just to have puppies or make money.
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.
Quite honestly? Because it’s a bad time to start breeding with all the haters out there. Many believe you can only breed if you show, no matter what research you’ve done, or what experience you have doing so. 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!
You couldn’t pay me to buy a pup from a professional shower/breeder. They just don’t seem right to me. I don’t like how they care for their “pets”. I feel they are treated more as prized possessions, than loving family members. Also, I’ve never read a breed standard that states that breeds original purpose was to circle the show ring. I find it unnatural.
All I care about, is that the dog is as close to the breed standard as possible, and raised in a warm and caring environment. I can ascertain that myself.
But quite simply, a novice breeder isn’t a byb, and it really doesn’t matter, as who are we to judge? So long as they take good care of their animals, they aren’t doing anything wrong.
Professional breeders have to be registered by the state and given the go ahead.
Considering the outbreak of puppy mills nowadays, far too many people try to breed animals irresponsibly and try to make a quick buck.
Professional breeders start from being registered by the state and meet rigorous standards.
It is not just starting out it is the way they start out you should have all Moms and Dads checked by a vet for all defects study the Moms and Dads line for all defects just because the Mom and Dad checks out ok does not mean the defects are not in the line match a Mom and Dad up that will make the pups better get all dogs up to date on shots before you breed them have only one breed and learn everything on that breed for example if you research a chihuahua you know it is a toy breed the standard for them are from 2-6 lbs don’t make up cute little nick names like TEA_CUP or pocket sell it for a toy breed cause this is what it is don’t try to charge more for a color or size don’t keep them in cages let them be part of your family if they need a c-section that cost $1,200 to save its life don’t think about it just do it even if you don’t save any pups you still have the Mom Don’t breed a female when she is still a pup feed her puppy food from the tie to about 2 weeks after the pups are weaned to build her back up don’t place a pup under 8 weeks old don’t sell a 3 week old pup as a 8 week old TEACUP this is only a few things I’m sure others will tell you more
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