Sentences with phrase «include irresponsible breeding»

Contributing factors to pet euthanasia rates at overcrowded U.S. shelters include irresponsible breeding, pets not being spayed or neutered, pet homelessness, and surrendering because a person can no longer afford to care for a pet.

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There are countless unwanted animals, including Dachshunds, ending up in shelters and rescue organizations because of irresponsible breeding.
Due to irresponsible breeding patterns a number of hereditary diseases have become prominent with the German Shepherd breed including: epilepsy, digestive trouble, blood disorders, hip and elbow dysplasia, Von Willebrand's disease and degenerative myelitis.
In my opinion both partner and myself have owned several different breeds of dogs including crossbred dogs, and have always considered that there is no such problem as a dog problem only an irresponsible owner.
«Born to Suffer» is a campaign launched by the RSPCA to see an end to the irresponsible breeding of all dogs, including pedigrees - Click here to find out more.
Many imported puppies have congenital defects due to irresponsible breeding; and they are often infected with diseases and parasites, including rabies and parvovirus.
Rescues will often have both mixed breeds, including designer dogs, as well as purebreds that irresponsible owners and those who have fallen on hard times were forced to give up.
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