please adopt from a shelter or work with a reputable breeder, don't support pet stores or
irresponsible breeders who sell online.
So many dogs are in rescue these days thanks to
irresponsible breeders who are only after money and don't care about the dogs they breed.
They believe the problem lies with some dog owners who want a «macho symbol» for a pet and
some irresponsible breeders who want only to make money.
These are run by
irresponsible breeders who just want to make cash, and don't care about the dogs» health.
In fact, there have been instances where veterinarians have told owners they bought their dog from
an irresponsible breeder who breeds epileptic dogs, when in fact the animal is having a delayed adverse reaction to a rabies vaccination.
Not exact matches
This is in contrast to «kitty - mills» and
irresponsible backyard
breeders who don't screen for illness or defects.
People
who put NO thought into their pet purchase,
who impulsively purchase from pet stores or
irresponsible breeders and then dump their pets at shelters / rescues after ruining them.
Fear and bad publicity are pushing responsible
breeders out of the pit bull business, said Lockwood, leaving less - scrupulous
breeders to pander to
irresponsible owners
who want to buy a mean dog.
Pitbulls are the dog of choice for
irresponsible breeders, dog - fighters, people
who want a tough - looking dog to tie up in their yard and those
who refuse to have their male dogs fixed because they think those big, swinging balls makes them look tough by proxy (86 percent of fatal canine attacks involve an unneutered male, according to the American Humane Society).
Most animal advocates and people
who simply are researching puppies know that supporting
irresponsible breeders or puppy mills propagates that industry further, which eventually fills shelters, contributes to animal abuse, hoarding, and neglect.
The cause of overpopulation is
irresponsible breeders coupled with owners
who dump because they never should have had a dog to begin with.
Unfortunately, there are
irresponsible breeders out there
who breed these dogs anyway.
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breeders who treat their animals well, the ease of selling pets over the Internet also makes it attractive to careless,
irresponsible breeders and scammers.
While some
irresponsible and ignorant people might do this, a
breeder who knows what they are doing would never even consider it.
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.
Beware of
irresponsible or «backyard»
breeders,
who have too many dogs, keep them in unsanitary conditions, or
who just seem interested in making a sale.
Irresponsible breeders and puppy farmers may use the excuse that they breed infrequently and so do not need the Scheme - but if all of those people
who are genuinely in this position sign up then disingenuous
breeders will no longer be able to trade.
Oh, but I'd also like to ask, has anyone met or spoken with a
breeder - commercial, hobby, puppy - mill, or back yard -
who admits to being an
IRresponsible or DISreputable one?
You will only be rewarding
breeders who are either ignorant or
irresponsible.
I think you \'re confusing rich people
who can afford
breeder prices and any vetting an animals needs with poor and / or
irresponsible people unable or unwilling to get care for pets regardless of breed.
The sad truth is, that there are many «back street
breeders»
who are just out to make a quick buck and are clueless,
irresponsible and have no knowledge of this fantastic breed.
Irresponsible breeders fail to live up to their end of the bargain, don't care what happens to their puppies once they are sold, and will normally sell a puppy to anyone
who has the money to pay for the puppy... little or no questions asked.
Also caution prospective dog owners not to get a puppy or kitten from
irresponsible individuals, often called backyard
breeders,
who typically breed just for profit and do not practice adequate standards of care.