Speaking from some 30 years of experience here are some tips that might help you and stop you from
buying from backyard breeders such as the above..
But
buying from a backyard breeder doesn't ensure any of these things either.
It is recommended that you visit a vet whether your puppy is
bought from a backyard breeder or a reputable one.
Because pet stores
buy from backyard breeders who abuse the animals in cages, with overbreeding, and often cause increased likelihood of genetic problems when they inbreed for profit.
I have spoken with too many people who have fallen victim to
buying from a backyard breeder or puppy mill type breeder only to be heartbroken when their puppies developed serious health issues that might have easily been prevented through responsible health testing and breeding for the improvement of the breed rather than for money.
Do not
buy from backyard breeders (people that mate two dogs because «it was an accident», «they are both so lovely!»
Pet stores do
buy from backyard breeders and mills!
By
buying from a backyard breeder, you may well be getting a dog with many health problems - these people are in it for the money, not for preserving the integrity of the breed - they are not concerned about genetics at all.
Never, never support puppy mills by
buying from backyard breeders and pet stores.
Also, ensure that the Sheepadoodle breeders you buy from have some certification or license and avoid
buying from backyard breeders at all costs.
Not exact matches
They count on impulse
buys from the public and, of course, by selling along the roads or on public land, these
backyard commercial
breeders can keep the overhead low.
In a petition on Care2, The Humane Society of the United States is requesting everyone to make the pledge to never
buy an animal
from a
backyard breeder or pet shop that sells animals
from puppy mills.
I would also be very cautious of
breeders that say show
breeders are the ideal people to get your puppy
from and all other
breeders are puppy mills or
backyard breeders and not to
buy from them.
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.
In order to get a healthy puppy — you need to
buy him
from a reputable
breeder, not a
backyard breeder and not
from a pet store.
Given the following well documented facts, there is NO reason for anyone to
buy a companion animal
from a puppy mill,
backyard breeder or pet store:
To get a healthy pet, never
buy a puppy
from a
backyard breeder, puppy mill, or pet store.
Never
buy a puppy
from a
backyard breeder, puppy mill, or pet store.
It is up to you to not
buy dogs
from puppy mills or
backyard breeders.
Buying a puppy
from a pet store or
backyard breeder perpetuates the cycle of abuse and can leave you open to heartbreaking and expensive problems with your pet.
A lot of
backyard breeders are taking advantage of the breeds popularity so it may be possible to pick up a Siberian husky for as little as # 300 - 400 but this is not recommended and it is much better to
buy a puppy
from a reputable
breeder where you will pay anything
from # 500-1200 depending on pedigree and working lines.
We also strive to educate the public on the importance of adopting pets
from the shelter instead of
buying from pet stores and
backyard breeders.
When looking for a puppy please don't
buy from a «
backyard»
breeder, pet store or a «puppy mill»
breeder!
And while we feel that American's have the constitutional right to purchase a pure breed dog, we strongly discourage
buying dogs
from pet stores supplied by puppy mills,
backyard breeders, the internet and newspaper ads.
Sadly this will continue to be a problem until people stop
buying from pet stores, puppy mills,
backyard breeders and classified internet ads.
While we hope you'll consider adoption, you are going to
buy a pet, please do your research and find a reputable
breeder and not
from a Puppy Mill or
Backyard Breeder.
Brown adds, «We continue to discourage people
from buying dogs
from puppy mills and
backyard breeders when shelters are full of wonderful dogs available for adoption.»
These are all the places I advise people not to
buy from, because chances are they can be traced to
backyard breeders or puppy mills.
What do you do when you go into a shelter and they do not have the breed dog you want, I waited years to have the dog of my chose, and I have yet to find mine in a shelter.And a
bought one
from a
backyard breeder but it has skin allergies so I got some disapointment one way or another.
We created and distribute a Meet the Breed brochure which describes breed characteristics of the Shiba Inu and where to, and not to,
buy a puppy or adopt a rescue dog and we attempt to spread the word about breed - specific rescue groups and the alternatives to
buying puppies
from pet stores and
backyard breeders.