To all dog breeders or people who have bought dogs from breeders?

Question

do you ever feel bad about adding more dogs to the world even though there are so many without homes? that have to be put down?

Answer 1

buying a dog from a breeder means that most likely you had to pay good money, therefore, it isn't all that easy to just mishandle or get rid of a dog that was bought at a higher price.  pound pups are cute and need homes etc. but from my experience they got to the pound because they were not suitable, someone had not trained them or they were sick or born retarded, etc.  raising your own dog also means you have the control of how you want that dog to behave.  adopting a puppy from the pound is always uncertain as to the disposition: how did the poor thing get there what did it go through to become a pound pup. those things are sometimes irreversible.  

here's a question for you: why don't people adopt babies that are already in the world homeless sick and helpless rather than wasting millions of dollars to have their own (just because they are selfish and want their own bloodline instead of someone else's) it's a very similar situation, except dogs are animals !!!!!   humans SHOULD BE more important and special than that, but sadly we treat our humans the way we treat our pets.  

so, i say:  buy a puppy from a breeder ! adopt children !

thanks

Answer 2

No, because the breeder that i got my purebred dog from i checked out thoroughly before hand. they were in good standing w/their breed club, had all health documentation for both mom and dad dog, had championships of mom, and obedience and agility certs on dad. only breed 3 litters total (my dog was in the 3rd and last littler before dad was fixed, mom as a show dog was left intact till she retired), i was thoroughly checked out before being allow to purchase this dog....

etc.

and, my puppy was neutered at 6 months of age. he contributed to zero puppies being born, and lived 13 long yrs; until his death, as a memeber of our family.

i think it depends on WHO the breeder is, and if they follow the breeding ethics for their breed.

all the other dogs i've had throughout my life were from the pound, SPCA or humane society.

i also volunteer at the SPCA in my town, fostering litters of puppies.

i have had NO issues w/shelter dogs. they make beautiful wonderful pets. and as far as the "aggressive pit bulls" i had an APBT for 13 almost 14 yrs who lived in my house full of children, she was a pound puppy saved from death row. she never laid a paw or a tooth on any of my children...ages from 12 yrs to 11 months old.

Answer 3

No, I don't feel responsible for other people's mistakes. I will donate dog supplies etc to the no kill center and I do not add more dogs to the world as I spay/neuter my pet quality dogs. I always get pet quality dogs because I don't want all the responsibilities that GOOD breeders have to labor under. All of the testing, showing, researching and then still have things like dead puppies/females etc! Not for me, but I'm very thankful that there are people out there trying to improve the breeds we love.

Answer 4

Nope.

The type of people who buy from me would not want a shelter dog, they want a dog with specific qualities.

And if I feel that they would be better off with a rescue basset, I direct them to the nearest Basset Hound rescue.

Answer 5

Absoulutely not... I refer people to animal rescue at times.. But generally the people that I have sold pups to have not one intention of buying a dog from the shelter or already have rescued dogs... there are times when a KNOWN temperment as a puppy is an assett to a family when at other times a rescue dog would be perfect.  it depends on the family and their needs or desires.  

Answer 6

No - not for one minute.  

I am not responsible for the excess dogs in the shelters - and neither are responsible breeders.  There is only one person responsible for each and every dog in every shelter - the owner.  And it is not my responsibility to clean up their mess.  

Answer 7

Blah Blah Blah...

People have the right to chose whatever dog they want.  If I want a dog whose temperament, health, and appearance I can predict, then I go to a responsible breeder.  

If I want to roll the dice and end up with a possibility of ANYTHING, I can go to a shelter.  I've done both.  I have had not-so-good luck with getting dogs from shelters.  I am not saying that all dogs from shelters have issues, and I am not saying I do not love and care for my dogs, it just isn't for everyone.

I do not feel bad for doing what I want with my own money.  I don't need to feel responsible for other people's downfalls and shortcomings in relation to their pets.

Answer 8

No...I have paid very good money for my competition dogs in order to get the best genetics, temperament, structure, etc.  Do I believe that all people should breed their dogs - NO.  Do I believe that all people should have the "right" to breed their dogs - YES.  Unfortunately, there is no way to stop the "stupid" people from breeding their dogs.  The same way it is impossible to stop people from having 12 children.

Answer 9

of course

Answer 10

No. I learned the hard way, though. I actually wanted a good quality purebred dog, because I wanted to make sure I got a healthy one! Of course, I had no idea about OFA's and CERF's..... My poor little dog suffered major genetic problems. If I do buy from a breeder, (Which I will someday) I will make sure they have health tested their dogs FIRST before breeding, and I will not feel bad!

Answer 11

I'm afraid I don't feel bad about the pedigree pups I've purchased in my lifetime.

There are so many reasons to purchase a purebred over a mutt and vice versa.  Mutts usually live longer, but you'll never know the temperament or qualities of the breeds that have gone into that pup.  If you purchase from a breeder, you know exactly what has gone into the puppy you are receiving.  In most cases, at least, but you can't take that information lightly.  If you get to know the litter and the breeder, as well as the parents, you can have a more in depth look at what your pup could grow into.  There is also a great sense of pride for me in owning a Champion Dobermann whose roots can be traced back to those of Louis Dobermann's original breed.

Its a sad fact that people cannot alter their pets.  I personally believe that if you cannot afford every aspect of your pup's care IN ADVANCE, then you shouldn't own one.  Just like having a child.  That is just my opinion.  I don't feel bad at all when people tell me that me and my pup have caused the depth of the overpopulation problem to be worse for wear.  I spend 15 hours plus a month volunteering and working for shelters.  I also have my dog as a Service animal, which no ordinary dog could do.  I waited for him to pick me :)

Answer 12

I feel absolutely no guilt what so ever for being a dog breeder.  Breeders are not the people putting the dogs in the shelters...this is done by the person who BOUGHT the dog.  They are the responsible party.  They are the ones who just dump their dogs off for what ever excuse they can come up with because the dog no longer suits them.  Put blame where it belongs...on pet owners!  

Answer 13

I only have aversion for that which I have control of.

Answer 14

Usually the dogs I breed are expensive..and people tend to take better care of something that costs them.  Usually the ones put down are mutts..bred by human error and non-care.  Not very often..you go to a pound and find a pure breed..HUGS!!

Answer 15

no,i dont think about it.i dont wanna, i really love animals and i cannot let myself think that way, i would go nuts.

i bought puppy basset from breeders, and i love him, and im really only interested in her needs right now.

Answer 16

No.  I am not responsible for the irresponsible actions of others.  I have NEVER taken a dog to a shelter.  I have removed countless dogs from shelters and found them new homes.  I have a mandatory return policy for my dogs they are NOT allowed to rehome them without my permission.

When are people going to understand that not everyone wants a shelter dog?  When are they going to understand that if you want a working dog the best place to get thim is from a responsible breeder?  When are people going to do their own research and stop believing propoganda and rhetoric?

Answer 17

No, I don't feel bad. And no, I'm not contributing to dogs in shelters.

Reputable breeders and responsible owners don't contribute to overpopulation.

Puppymills, backyard breeders, and irresponsible owners do.

Good versus bad breeders:

http://www.wonderpuppy.net/1breeding.php

The amount of dogs being euthanized in shelters has significantly dropped in the last 20-30 years.

http://www.spanieljournal.com/33lbaughan...

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I had my reasons for getting a purebred.

I knew what I wanted in size, temperament, personality, appearance, activity level, trainability, etc. I chose a breed that had the qualities I was looking for.

I also wanted to know what potential health issues to watch for, and in addition to that, getting a purebred dog from a reputable breeder that does genetic health testing prior to breeding greatly lowers the risk of having those issues within the dog I purchase. It's worth the few extra hundred dollars to avoid thousands in vet bills in the future (not to mention the heartache) of a dog having a genetic health problem.

And I also got my dog with AKC agility competition in mind, so had to have a purebred dog. (Side note here: You can get an IPL number if you have a non registered purebred dog, and that allows you to compete in AKC events such as obedience, agility, rally, etc.) Also, back to the genetic health, my dog's parents and grandparents were all screened for genetic health problems like luxating patellas prior to breeding, I wanted to get a sound dog if I'm going to be jumping her, not a dog with bad knees.

There's nothing wrong with getting a shelter dog, nor is there anything wrong with getting a dog from a **reputable** breeder. You just have to determine what dog is the best for you and your lifestyle.

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I feel very good about my purebred dog from a reputable breeder.

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Answer 18

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Answer 19

Do I feel bad for the dogs in the shelter, yes.  Do I feel guilty?  No.  As was already mentioned by Animal Artworks, none of the dogs I ever bred have needed to go to a shelter.  All have stayed where I placed them except one, and that pup was placed with a family member with my blessings.  (Owner had a stroke, went into assisted living)

Not only have I not had any dogs I bred land in a shelter, but I also spent more years doing rescue than I have breeding, and I have placed way more shelter dogs than I have bred, by the hundreds.  I also have always had a shelter mutt alongside my show dogs.  I feel I do my share.

Answer 20

Nope- not even for a second.  I am not the one contributing the problem.  All of my dogs come to me, and stay with me until the end of their lives.  I have never been responsible for producing any pups.  Ever.  The breeders I buy from know where each and every one of their puppies are, and not one of them is in a shelter, or ever has been.

I take responsibility for my own actions.  I can't be responsible for the rest of the world!