Sentences with phrase «from backyard breeders»

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

He came from a backyard breeder or puppy mill.

He started his life out as a puppy from a backyard breeder.

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

He's a rescue dog and was basically a genetic mess saved from a backyard breeder.

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.

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..

Never, never support puppy mills by buying from backyard breeders and pet stores.

To get a healthy pet, never buy a puppy from a backyard breeder, puppy mill, or pet store.

If you are allowed to pick up your puppy before it is eight weeks old you can be certain you are purchasing from a backyard breeder.

Pawmetto Lifeline rescued 17 breeder dogs from a backyard breeder right before a major ice storm in February of 2014.

Bindy is a cute little Chihuahua doxie mix rescued from a backyard breeder in a rural area.

Many carelessly mixed breeds come from backyard breeders who do not consider the genetic mix of what they are producing or what impact it will have on health.

* Pet store pups and animals from backyard breeders typically are not tested for genetic disease and are not adequately protected from illnesses such as parvo, as documented in news reports and in Animal Court cases.

These dogs ALL came from a backyard breeder of Cocker Spaniels.

We recently polled our members, asking them where they got their Weimaraner, and results showed that there are at least twice as many people that got their Weim from a backyard breeder than from a reputable breeder.

Shadow - Shadow is a very sweet girl who came to our group from a backyard breeder.

When you adopt a puppy with an unknown background, or with a background that was likely to be lacking in proper care (like from a backyard breeder), you run the risk of behavior issues emerging later on.

Pets from responsible breeders likely will cost more than a pet from a backyard breeder, but you will save money in the long run by having a healthy, well - tempered dog or cat.

Prior to my hands - on involvement, I had adopted most of my previous dogs from the SPCA, though two came from backyard breeders prior to my learning the scope of the pet overpopulation problem.

Remember that the «something - poos» you see in the classified ads are nothing more than expensive mixes most likely from a backyard breeder.

YooHoo's journey from a backyard breeder's property to a beloved family pet is one that proves the unconditional love of a dog.

Josie was rescued from a backyard breeder after having multiple litters of pups.

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

Stay away from backyard breeders as well (the average person trying to make money off their family dog's puppies).

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.

Elvin sure is happy with that plan; after all, he started life as a «throw - away» puppy from a backyard breeder who figured he couldn't make money selling an «imperfect» dog.

Never buy a puppy from a backyard breeder, puppy mill, or pet store.

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.

Lillyana was rescued from a backyard breeder and left at a shelter when her new owner couldnt keep her.

Certainly, a purebred cat purchased from a backyard breeder (kitten mill) will have a much different personality than a cat raised «underfoot» in a reputable breeder's home.

This will set you apart from backyard breeders, particularly with the inclusion of pedigrees, which is almost always missing from backyard breeder sites.

«All the calls I have received, These dogs are from backyard breeders or pet stores.

Please note, price will not save you from backyard breeders.

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

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.

To obtain their breeding stock these people have either bought poorly bred dogs from backyard breeders or puppymill auctions, or lied to reputable breeders.

There are so many wonderful adoptable dogs that are needlessly euthanized every year in overcrowded shelters due to pet overpopulation — by adopting a dog, instead of purchasing from a backyard breeder or an online pet store, you are saving a life!

It is recommended that you visit a vet whether your puppy is bought from a backyard breeder or a reputable one.

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!

Puppies from backyard breeders and puppy mills often have parasites, viruses, be sickly and inbred.

she came to us from a backyard breeder.

If you acquired your dog from a backyard breeder, or pet shop, or somebody's ad in the newspaper or on the internet — it would probably be a good idea to find out whether he's truly purebred.

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.

They buy poorly bred dogs from backyard breeders, pet shops, or rescues and shelters and are left fending for themselves when problems arise.

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.