I have noticed a number of people with stories about how they tried to purchase an uncropped, undocked dog from a breeder, but were turned down because the breeder demanded that the dog’s body be docked or cropped.
What is your opinion on cropping and docking? Why do breeders refuse to allow their dogs to go uncropped or undocked? Would you ever request an uncropped/undocked dog?
In my county alone there are four pounds. Each takes in approx. 32 animals each day. That’s 132 animals coming into the pounds DAILY. They almost have to euthanize them as fast as they come in because there aren’t enough cages or homes for them all. And you want to encourage MORE breeding?! Grow up. There are thousands of dogs that fit your criteria. Give one a good home.
I am interested in getting a dog, probably a Chihuahua or some mix of one.I have looked online but I can’t find anything about specific locations of breeders.
I live in the Los Angeles area, so if anyone know a website or some other way of finding out about breeders please let me know.
I’ve already been to the shelters near me but I’m interested in getting a 4-5 month old puppy anyway.
I’ve heard people say things like,
“I bought my dog from a reputable breeder, but he is not show quality. The breeder kept the show quality pups that were eventually going to be used for breeding.”
At such a young age, how is it possible for breeders to tell which pups will develop faults and which will go on to become breeding quality dogs?
How accurate can an experience breeder be by examining a potential pup? Because puppies change as they grow.
One of my friend Volunteer is at an animal rescue or shelter. Honestly, I agree with hispoint, although I do believe that his statistics may be a little off. It’s just sad seeing wonderful animals sitting in those shelters and you just know next week they’ll be in the freezer. I volunteer at a no-kill animal rescue that pulls from the shelters. It’s so hard helping people to understand why we fix the animals before we adopt them out. Some people just don’t care about the homeless animal population. Some people just don’t know about it.
I have seen reputable breeders who breed AKC purbred to breed/show standards and many do it out of their homes. I have also seen people who breed mixed breeds out of their home under the same conditions. So why are BYB’s only labeled as such for breeding mixed breeds when many “reputable” breeders breed out of their homes as well?
Some people are just ignorant of how them letting their cat get pregnant once just so their kids can witness the miracle of birth basically sentences 6 cats to death in the shelter. I always tell people that if they want to see the miracle of birth, they should foster a pregnant cat for a rescue.
My rescue is ALWAYS looking for more foster homes. It’s just a sad situation though because I feel like we’ve made progress in the last 50 years, but it still isn’t near enough.
What can be the reasons why breeders sell their young dogs? I am looking for a good GSD breeder and am interested in older dogs ?
Attending dog shows in your area is a good way to meet breeders in your region. If they are not actively in the ring or preparing to go in the ring, they are usually happy to talk about their dogs.
I provide my vets name and number, and testimonials of past buyers, I also give out numbers to my club and then have a contract for the potential buyer to ensure the dog has a good home, and I have a clams that if they cant care for the dog for any reason I will take it back.
I would like to find some breeders in my area, but I am not really sure where to start. Would the vet be a good resource? Is there a website?
Thanks!
Breed rescue can easily be found pretty much anywhere if you look good enough. What breed are you looking for? Just put the breed and rescue in a search engine and the state you are in and usually it will pop up with a site with contact information. Good breeders have to be located — there are tons of people who profess to be good ones but most aren’t. Most of the breed clubs will have breeder referals but even among those you will have to do your homework and weed out the millers.
I am looking for another puppy, and the breed I am looking for I am having a difficult time finding a breeder/rescue locally. Will a quality breeder list their pups on sites like puppy finder? I worry about mass producers using these types of sites to sell their animals, but I may have to get my puppy this way. Are their any breeders out there that can tell me if they would list on a site like this?
Mixed bloodlines will usually have just two breeds and have the papers to prove that they are the exact breeds you are looking for. A lot of people seel puppies cause their dog ended up getting bred by a dog they weren’t the owners of and are just trying to get rid of them cause they are not pure breeds. Just have to ask for papers and do some research to find the breed you are looking for.
A reputable breeder has no need to list their puppies on puppy finder, because they have people waiting in the line to purchase their dogs. It’s not uncommon to wait 2-3 years for a puppy from a good, reputable breeder.
I would like to get a mixed dog breed and I’ve noticed there are a lot for sale and I need help finding out which breeders are good and which ones are bad.
We are a small show home which is guilty of breeding! We have eleven Yorkies. All loved, spoiled, and very well taken care of. By and large the people who buy show quality or show lines of any breed.
Are not the people who are looking for a pet out of a shelter. I love all animals and yes the shelters are heart breaking. But my point is, bad pet owners are the problem not breeders as a whole. And I am not talking about puppy mills. That is a different subject.
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.