Sentences with phrase «backyard breeders do»

Backyard breeders don't know much, if anything, about their breed.

Without knowledge of the Breed Standard, backyard breeders do not practice selective breeding; i.e., refusing to breed a dog who has one or more one or more breed faults.

Backyard breeders don't literally raise their puppies in their shed... a few do.

Many Backyard Breeders do not crop puppies» ears in order to keep their costs down.

Backyard breeders do not compete in AKC dog shows or field trials, and usually have no clue as to the AKC standards for their breed.

Commonly, backyard breeders do not maintain a regular check - up on the dog's health and genetic makeup.

But buying from a backyard breeder doesn't ensure any of these things either.

Not exact matches

This is in contrast to «kitty - mills» and irresponsible backyard breeders who don't screen for illness or defects.

If we, who so deeply care for them, do not use the appropriate words to speak and act on their behalf, to educate others, to free them from the outdated and cruel paradigm of animal ownership, animal exploitation there can be no doubt that our nation's puppy mills, backyard breeders, laboratories, factory farms and slaughter houses will not do so for us.

From the «good» breeders who are breeding clones of dogs from days past, to the backyard breeders who don't care what kinds of dogs are mated, no real effort is being made to create dogs that can handle urban life.

The ordinance does have an exemption for small «backyard» breeders and those who raise dogs and cats at their home or business, AZCentral.com reports, yet it also bans the use of «animals as prizes» at carnivals and amusement parks, which includes goldfish, insects, bunnies, and other critters (another nice piece of news to hear!).

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

When it came time for me to get a dog (still in my early 20's) I thought there's no way anyone is going to adopt one to me, I have 2 cats in the home (the second cat came from a backyard breeder, something I didn't understand about at the time).

I do not sell to pet shops, brokers or «backyard» breeders.

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I do wish that backyard breeders would stop breeding these dogs, not because of the breed but because so many of them end up in the wrong hands.

A «backyard» breeder is one that just doesn't know enough to improve the breed.

Among purebred dogs, those from a reputable breeder that considers the health and vitality of the parent dogs before breeding tend to be far healthier overall than those that are bred by puppy mills or backyard breeders that don't consider the health of the parent dogs.

When seeking to purchase a mixed breed dog or hybrid, it is especially risky to purchase from a «backyard breeder» because these individuals are generally breeding the first set of parents they come across and most likely did not do the research or take the time to assess the qualities and temperament of these animals.

More animal activists need to rally for their cities to vote for similar bans, as the breeding and selling of animals is often inhumane if done by backyard breeders and puppy mills.

Rescuing from shelters also reduces the success rate of backyard breeders, puppy mills, and pet stores that don't properly care for their animals and gives an otherwise deserving pet a chance at a wonderful life.

Metzler says he doesn't encounter too many irresponsible backyard breeders.

Good - intentioned people who buy from pet stores, puppy mill websites, or even local backyard breeders (people who breed as a hobby or an «oops» but do not actually know their breed inside and out, nor do they test for health and temperament before breeding) often face serious veterinary bills associated with genetic issues that arise as these puppies grow.

You stated, «The law, unfortunately, does not make provisions for dealing with backyard breeders or hobby breeders that are selling puppies out of their home.»

p = 7620 #comments - formough I did find individual busts / arrests of backyard breeders.

Since backyard breeders are mostly in it for the money, they don't spend it on showing, temperament testing or vet bills.

Backyard breeders are notorious for selling puppies that are far too young so that they do not have to pay for food once the pups have been weaned.

Lawmakers hope to discourage backyard breeders and ensure everyone involved in breeding does it humanely and responsibly.

Backyard dog breeders rarely do any testing beyond the parents, a far cry from testing for three to five (and more) generations back which is how knowledge of their line and pedigree is developed and confirmed.

A very few backyard breeders test for genetic diseases on the advice of their veterinarians, but most do not.

When I was a child, our first Sheltie came from a backyard breeder (yes, we didn't know any better) and was diagnosed with rabbit tapeworms that took forever to eliminate!

Although AAS believes that sterilized dogs are happier and healthier, we can see by the huge proliferation of backyard breeding that licensing fee differentials have done nothing to discourage backyard breeders, just responsible dog owners.

Don't pay to support the delusions of a backyard breeder who is only filling up horse rescues, auction sales, production sales and slaughter trucks.

The backyard breeder is not aware of breed problems, and doesn't care.

However, we have another problem, when humane activists characterize all breeders as irresponsible and for profit... especially when they ignore the fact that most dogs that end up in shelters come from backyard breeders, who may only own a bitch or 2, but don't take any responsibility for the dogs they breed.

«We have people who are looking to do the right thing and adopt, and we want to support them in that, not drive them to backyard breeders or pet shops,» says King, noting that there are still pet stores in the state that sell puppies from breeding mills.

Remember that most of these backyard Anatolian Shepherd dog breeders don't know about breeding for favorable health and temperament qualities, and they don't know how to raise a properly socialized litter.

Remember that most of these backyard Miniature Schnauzer dog breeders don't know about breeding for favorable health and temperament qualities, and they don't know how to raise a properly socialized litter.

Backyard breeders may not know about proper health certifications before breeding or go to that expense before breeding their dogs, nor are they selective of good genetics, nor do they choose to learn the breed standard, nor do they show or performance trial their breeding dogs, nor are they selective about quality homes, and are not supportive should the buyer be unable to train or keep the dog.

Known pejoratively as «backyard breeders,» casual breeders breed litters so children or other family members can witness a birth; because they believe that a female dog needs a litter to be «fulfilled,» because they hope to earn a little extra money and haven't yet learned that litters often cost more than they bring in; and because they did not neuter their pets or keep them properly confined.

Unfortunately there are many more unethical dog breeders, and a sickening number of puppy mills and backyard breeders, who care much more about the money they can make than they do about the health of their dogs / puppies.

Do not buy from backyard breeders (people that mate two dogs because «it was an accident», «they are both so lovely!»

Many chihuahuas are the result of backyard breeders, who somehow didn't get the memo that there are plenty of tiny dogs in need of homes — and mistakenly believe they can make a profit selling their unhealthy, poorly bred puppies.

When looking for a puppy please don't buy from a «backyard» breeder, pet store or a «puppy mill» breeder!

I have to admit that I wonder about those pets sold by reputable breeders; do their offspring get rehomed to people who become backyard breeders?

You hit the nail on the head, Andrea: «Obviously backyard breeders and puppy mills SHOULD be villified and I will continue to do so.

Pet stores do buy from backyard breeders and mills!

This new rule does not affect «backyard» breeders who sell puppies out of their homes or other bricks and sticks locations, but affects any breeder who has more than 4 females bred to sell over the internet or by other electronic means.

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The term «backyard breeder» has nothing to do with backyards - it is just a shortcut name for a careless or clueless breeder.