Don't know if anyone is actually viewing this blog, however let me speak of something near and dear to my heart, responsible dog breeding.
Recently two individuals in my neighborhood decided to breed and make "designer dogs" The male,the sire is a Labrador retriever, the female, the Dame a standard poodle.
Neither of these dogs have come from reputable breeders in the first place as there was no spay/neuter contract(if there had been they are both in violation)
The owners of both the dogs did not have the dogs genetically tested for all the possible problems with both breeds.
There were seven pups in the litter, they are selling the pups for $1000 each!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yes, they have bred for fun and profit and will reap the rewards, but what of the pups?
Will they be healthy? Will they go to good homes? Will the owner of the Bitch do adoption interviews, screen the potential buyers or will they just give the pups to anyone who is willing to spend $1000?
To me, and to many other people reputable breeding means breeding for the betterment of the breed, to get dogs that meet the standard for the breed, and have a good temperament. Reputable breeding also means genetic screening for all the possible genetic ailment that that particular breed is prone to. Finally, reputable breeding means screening potential buyers of the pups to make sure that they will care properly for the dog and not abuse it.
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Your blog is awsome Nancy! I love it that you like dogs so much! I also fall in love with dogs and other animals! Visit me at ASPCA.
Keelykitty!
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