Sentences with phrase «avoid backyard breeders»

It should go without saying that, especially with this breed, you should avoid backyard breeders.

If you feel that you qualify for one of these adorable felines, then be sure to seek a reputable cat breeder and avoid backyard breeders.

Avoid backyard breeders and puppy mills — they are notorious for producing puppies in an assembly line fashion with no regard for their health and behavior.

My one hope is they seek out reputable breeders and avoid backyard breeders and puppy mills.

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You should do whatever you can to avoid financing these types of operations, as well as those known as «backyard breeders.»

Most experts agree that shelters and reputable breeders can be good places to get a cat, while pet stores and backyard breeders should be avoided because of he higher chance of health and behavior issues.

Avoid: pet shop or dealer puppies, who are poorly bred and raised and treated as merchandise; «backyard breeders», who own a dog but often are not knowledgeable and typically think it will be «fun» or «profitable» to have puppies; a breeder who lets you handle a very young puppy, as there is a real risk of transmitting disease before they are vaccinated; signs of neglect such as lack of water, pans of uneaten food and dirty conditions; a breeder who will sell a puppy under seven weeks of age, as early separation from the dam and littermates can be very detrimental both psychologically and physically.

You should avoid purchasing from backyard breeders; their practices are driven by money rather than care for the animals.

«It's equally important to avoid puppy mills and backyard breeders as to be knowledgeable about where your chickens are coming from.»

But where you may avoid «backyard breeders» for their reputation and the warnings you'll have heard, it's very likely that acquiring a puppy from your friend is just as problematic.

Avoid «backyard breeders» that you often see in the newspaper classified ads.

Also avoid patronizing backyard and basement breeders.

Staying away from backyard breeders may help avoid enormous vet bills once the pet develops hereditary problems that may cost thousands of dollars to repair.

Also, ensure that the Sheepadoodle breeders you buy from have some certification or license and avoid buying from backyard breeders at all costs.