On the other hand, there are a
LOT of backyard breeders out there, that charge as much as a good breeder would, for dogs with serious health and temperament problems.
It's not uncommon to see the
lies of backyard breeders attempting to place entire litters of puppies into homes with a substantial fee attached.
Another reason we like to see people adopt adult dogs is that many puppies up for «adoption» or «rescue» are actually the product
of backyard breeders who like to take advantage of people's desire to rescue rather than purchase their next pet.
Buyers should therefore
beware of backyard breeders and pet stores whose breeding stock has not been found free of hip dysplasia and tested for PRA and thyroid diseases.
Rescuing from shelters also reduces the success
rate of backyard breeders, puppy mills, and pet stores that don't properly care for their animals and gives an otherwise deserving pet a chance at a wonderful life.
Adopting saves lives, keeps money out of the
pockets of backyard breeders and puppy mill owners AND helps make room for the other animals that also need rescue.
And in a strange way, the
practices of backyard breeders even if motivated by money is conflicted by their inability to create a sound and sustainable business model.
If you are in search of American Bobtail kittens be sure to find a reputable breeder as there are a
plethora of backyard breeders and kitten mills that do not subscribe to ethical breeding practices.
Many of the solutions depend on legislation and regulations and call for an influx of government and private money: mandatory pet identification programs, testing and training for prospective pet owners, mandatory sterilization of pups sold in pet stores,
elimination of backyard breeders, and certification of responsible breeders.
The second half of the same bonus tape shows the
chagrin of a backyard breeder who was tracked down from her telephone number which was all she ever gave out.
We support the dedicated, responsible hobby breeder, and encourage potential puppy buyers to steer
clear of the backyard breeder, pet shop, and puppymill.
Also
beware of backyard breeders and scammers who might offer these parties through print or online classified ads such as on Craigslist.
Many chihuahuas are the
result of backyard breeders, who somehow didn't get the memo that there are plenty of tiny dogs in need of homes — and mistakenly believe they can make a profit selling their unhealthy, poorly bred puppies.
This can be directly attributed to the
number of backyard breeders who, having recognized the Pit Bull's natural strength and courage, decided to begin breeding the most aggressive specimens they could find to develop dogs for the illegal fighting trade.
Beware
of backyard breeders and people jumping on the American Bully bandwagon.
While there are lots
of backyard breeders and puppy mills out there selling Chiweenies, there won't be any responsible breeders selling them, so do your homework and look into adopting first.
is now the leading puppy mill states due to the high number
of backyard breeders and puppy farmers who have found it more profitable to raise puppies than chickens.
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.