Sentences with phrase «backyard bred dogs»

Unfortunately, some backyard bred dogs may be born with bad temperaments and / or human - aggressive tendencies because unknowledgeable and irresponsible individuals who don't make temperament a priority, are allowed to breed dogs.

I see tons of backyard bred dogs here in AZ, tons of people who do not spay their pets, have no intention of breeding them and then complain that they mark territory and are aggressive towards each other when they have two intact males and one intact female.

Not exact matches

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.

In some areas of the country more people are less inclined to spay or neuter their pets, have fenced back yards, walk their dogs, are more inclined to let cats run loose, have no problem with backyard breeding or seeing someone in a parking lot selling free kittens.

As you are reading this sentence, around 170,000 dogs are living in licensed facilities for breeding purposes, not to mention how many of them drag out a miserable existence in unlicensed backyard sheds.

If you want your children to learn from the birthing process, show them a movie on how irresponsible, backyard breeding impacts the economy by producing dogs no one expects or wants.

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.

The overpopulation of pets is an unfortunate consequence of large scale breeding practices (puppy mills, etc.), consumer demand for particular dog and cat breeds, and less than responsible pet ownership (backyard breeding, refusal to spay / neuter, impulse acquisition, etc.).

Lowering headcount by enacting legislation that makes spaying and neutering of all cats and dogs in NYC mandatory, and that makes backyard breeding a crime punishable by huge fines and removal of all animals from a persons home forever — that is what lowers headcount.

We saw a lot of horrible dogs being bred by a lot of backyard breeders.

Because of irresponsible backyard breeding where inter-breeding and cross breeding occurs, not even a DNA test on a dog's breed is 100 % accurate.

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.

So if you're living in relatively small quarters like an apartment or condo and do not have much of a backyard for a dog to get lots of exercise, consider small dog breeds under 12 lbs.

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.

A friend once told me that the greatest dog could possibly be enjoying life in someone's backyard, never having been shown at a dog show yet producing great offspring that would highly conform to its breed standard.

This can be directly attributed to the number of backyard breeders who, having recognized the Pit Bull's natural strength and courage, decided to begin breeding the most aggressive specimens they could find to develop dogs for the illegal fighting trade.

It would be unfair to criminalize backyard breeding for dogs only; and because we have properly defined backyard breeding as the breeding of an animal using substandard breeding techniques, we should also enforce it for every single animal bred in our country.

And in my opinion, this is where the whole idea of criminalizing backyard dog breeding collapses.

None of these breeds make good backyard dogs.

Some of these dogs are poorly bred dogs, from backyard breeders who were trying to make a fast buck off some cheapskate buyer.

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.

Now joining the babies named Obama will be a flood of Portuguese Water Dogs being bred in backyards and puppy mills... and even more ending up in shelters when the impulsive copycats decide they no longer want to care for them.

Although you might pay less for the breed of your choice from a pet store or backyard breeder, it's almost a given that in the long run, you'll pay a good deal more in vet bills and perhaps emotional bills (if the dog has to be euthanized due to a health or temperament problem), than you would from a reputable breeder.

Backyard Breeders have one or two females and choose to breed them here and there to a local dog, just for fun.

A recent study showed that Leptospirosis is now diagnosed more often in small dogs that only go out into their backyards than in the larger breeds.

Over 4 million animals are killed each year in shelters.The # 1 reason to adopt from a rescue group is that you are not promoting the over breeding and inhumane conditions so many dogs from backyard breeders or Puppy Mills endure.

A backyard breeder is a slang term for a casual dog breeder that breeds dogs for fun and money.

The # 1 reason to adopt from a rescue group is that you are not promoting the over breeding and inhumane conditions so many dogs from backyard breeders or Puppy Mills endure.

Dogs and cats from backyard operations are far more likely to have health and temperament issues, because these breeders aren't interested in improving the breed — they're only interested in making money.

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.

Backyard breeders are people with one or two dogs who breed as a sideline.

In those cases, some of that was because of pet store or backyard breeding, and some was because the dogs were either allowed to become bratty, or they were teased or roughly treated by their owners.

Dogs and cats are «breeding» right now in backyards, back alleys, fields, barns, basements, garages, and everyplace else in America where irresponsible owners let there unneutered / unspayed animals run loose.

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.

Backyard breeders or the hobby breeder who has a pair or several pairs of dogs that are bred to supplement their income.

It is also more common for owners of small breeds to live in apartments, while owners of really large breeds tend to have a backyard or similar where the dog can be thought to relieve it self.

Dog fanciers talk down to «backyard breeders» (breeders that have no vested interest in showing their dog in any venue, but breed to produce pets), holding themselves on a pedestal because they «breed with a purpose&raquDog fanciers talk down to «backyard breeders» (breeders that have no vested interest in showing their dog in any venue, but breed to produce pets), holding themselves on a pedestal because they «breed with a purpose&raqudog in any venue, but breed to produce pets), holding themselves on a pedestal because they «breed with a purpose».

Unfortunately, as with all popular breed, puppy mills and backyard breeders are responsible for the proliferation of poorly bred examples of this bright, appealing dog.

However, if you have large backyard space and also if you can afford to have another Border Collie (or any other breed dog) it can be the best thing ever you can do for your dog.

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.

The backyard breeders is like that one time your friend had that really cute dog and just HAD to breed it or make money off it.

I am a shelter worker and there are many of you who howl about breed profiling and name call, etc., without having true experience other than the dog in your backyard.

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.

You may have known someone who has, or you yourself have purchased a «backyard» bred dog or a pet store or puppy mill dog and had great success.

Many breeders fall under the category of «backyard breeders» — breeders who are uneducated, ill - equipped or unprepared to breed dogs.

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.

- Dog fighting encourages anti-community activity — gambling, backyard breeding and intense animal cruelty.

The popularity of the breed has seen an increase in puppy farms, backyard breeders and people trying to make a quick buck from these gorgeous dogs.

By purchasing dogs directly from pet shops, commercial breeders or backyard breeders you are contributing to the problem of dogs being bred without heath testing or concern for their well ‐ being.