These groups view puppymills, petshops, and
irresponsible breeders as the problem, and believe that by combining their efforts toward a common goal, they will make a real difference.
Not exact matches
Taking place some time after the events of Cheaper by the Dozen (director of that stillbirth, Shawn Levy, makes a cameo in this one, what with all the time on his hands waiting for Sony to discreetly dump his long - completed Pink Panther in theatres next spring), the film reacquaints us with dangerously
irresponsible breeder couple Tom (Steve Martin) and Kate (Bonnie Hunt) Baker (
as in «Baker's dozen,» get it?
Sources of dogs can be simply stated
as: responsible
breeders or
irresponsible breeders.
Due to the heavy demand on
breeders for Merle Australian Shepherds some
breeders practice
irresponsible practices such
as breeding two Merle coated parents together to achieve more Merle puppies in the litter therefore increasing their profits.
You'd think, «hmm... it seems like a good place for
irresponsible breeders to masquerade
as rescuers.»
Many
irresponsible breeders now try to beef up the dog, raising 100 - 120 lb animals that look
as aggressive
as the term «lion - killer» would suggest.
Honestly,
breeders aren't even contributing to overpopulation nearly
as much
as irresponsible owners / strays just roaming loose and breeding indiscriminately on their own.
Some purebred
breeders are just
as irresponsible.
It is how a
breeder manages the risks and outcomes that separates them
as being responsible vs.
irresponsible breeders.
It is better that you deal with
breeders from afar,
as long
as they conform to the recommendations in this document, than some unknown,
irresponsible backyard
breeder, puppy mill, pet store, middleman, or broker nearby.
Believe it or not, responsible
breeders charge the same prices
as irresponsible breeders, and responsible
breeders provide a lifetime of support.
While it's true that inexperienced
breeders lacking knowledge about temperament play a role in the production of puppies with difficult temperaments,
irresponsible ownership plays a big role
as well.
These are living, breathing, creatures, but they are regarded
as nothing more than a product to be sold for profit by many
irresponsible breeders.
The problem is that there is some amount of bias towards mixed breeds because
breeders of purebreds might view mixed breeds
as the result of
irresponsible breeding practices.
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.
Kavin's op - ed, based on her book that was published May 2, exposes ways that some dog
breeders as well
as some rescuers are now doing business in
irresponsible ways that lead to sick dogs ending up in homes all across the United States.
We also know there are
irresponsible breeders, just
as there are
irresponsible rescuers.
Breeders and the Kennel Club can work together to force irresponsible breeders, or puppy farmers, out of business as they will no longer be able trade on people's ig
Breeders and the Kennel Club can work together to force
irresponsible breeders, or puppy farmers, out of business as they will no longer be able trade on people's ig
breeders, or puppy farmers, out of business
as they will no longer be able trade on people's ignorance.
«I feel compelled to point out that there are just
as many unscrupulous rescues
as there are
irresponsible breeders.
When it comes down to it, the vast majority of reputable
breeders or rescue organizations will not condone giving puppies
as surprises or presents, leaving
irresponsible breeders and puppy mills
as resources for finding puppies for gift - giving during the holidays.
Unfortunately, there are always
irresponsible breeders out there, and you have to be really careful when there's a lot of profit involved
as there is with this breed.