I personally share this concern
over the breed of investors who approach single family investing as a trade instead of as a business.
A registry was an important tool in a breeding program, however it never seemed to be the intentions of any breed's architects to give a registry power
over breed standards.
These mills do exactly what they sound like they do:
over breed dogs, with an emphasis on profit rather than well being.
So many do care, but, so many don't...
over bred animals used to gain monetary reward and at what cost?
Most people are also aware of the tremendous pet overpopulation and
over breeding problems today that have resulted in too many unwanted animals both at shelters and in homes.
If you are wondering why is
over breeding bad, the previous three points make it clear.
They typically require a firm yet gentle handler who can display confidence and consistency in their
leadership over the breed.
There is some concern
for over breeding and inbreeding which could lead to a narrow genetic pool, increasing the risk for disease.
By not diluting a gene pool
with over breeding the Maltese have managed to preserve the authenticity of this breed and ensure hardy stock.
The puppies are sold either directly to the public via the Internet, newspaper ads, at the mill itself, or are sold to brokers and pet shops across the country.The documented problems of puppy mills
include over breeding, inbreeding, minimal veterinary care, poor quality of food and shelter, lack of socialization with humans, overcrowded cages, and the killing of unwanted animals.
I believe that pet rescue mixed breeds seem to have better temperaments and usually have less health issues caused
by over breeding.
One solution described in detail at The Humane Society's Web page describes the Trap - Neuter - Release program (TNR) with recommendations on safe and effective ways to alleviate over population among these feral cat colonies thereby ending unnecessary cycles of suffering
from over breeding).
Lack of space, inadequate nutrition, poor hygiene, and
rampant over breeding are commonplace in puppy mills, leaving the dogs with a host of health issues ranging from dental problems, severely matted fur, eye, ear, and throat infections, and severe genetic deformities.
It now finds pride in test results, titles, logo - laden trinkets and its
power over breed standards.
Puppy Mills
indiscriminately over breed dogs in an effort to produce as many puppies as possible, in as short a time as possible, with one incentive: PROFIT!
She was then adopted and was set to live a wonderfully spoiled life, but
over breeding at the puppy mill set a different fate in motion and at 6 months old, after weeks of seizures, little Lola died of a genetic brain disorder.
They have traditionally been used as guard dogs because of their size (males often reach 150 pounds) and fierce appearance, but some dog fanciers complain that they are
so over bred that they no longer get around normally.
Contact Minnesota state representatives and urge them to vote yes on H.F. 115 and choose education for dog
owners over breed bans.Â
The
trend over all breeds was for the rate of inbreeding to be highest in the 1980s and 1990s, tending to decline after 2000...
But as many buyers continue to clamor for «original» German lines, the
furor over breed type is not likely to die down anytime soon.
George has been coming in nightly for his food for many years now but disappears for a few
weeks over the breeding season and then returns once more to entertain everyone with his eating manners.
Höller has long been a passionate ornithologist, and his scientific expertise allowed him to exert impressive control
over the breeding process.
(Breed parent clubs exercise
control over breed standards in the United States, unlike most other countries where the kennel clubs control the breed standards.)
This means puppies that have the correct pedigree and that are
not over bred.»
Information provided to city council members states» [d] ocumented problems of puppy mills
include over breeding, inbreeding, veterinary care that doesn't meet the same standards as other breeders, relatively poor quality of food and shelter, lack of human socialization, and overcrowded cages.
Marc Abraham, celebrity vet and founder of Pup Aid, said: «There are far too many puppy sellers just out to make a quick buck and a classic sign of such an irresponsible sales outlet is that they will never show you the mum, who will either be miles away, and in a bad way
from over breeding or her pups sold on to a dealer, so that you won't see their terrible breeding environment.»
It is from Darwin that we inherit the ideas that domestication involved isolation of captive animals from wild species and total human control
over breeding and animal care.
Lori says that all of the animals at Safari's are rescued — some from zoos that closed or
over bred, but most from people who once thought it would be «neat» to own an exotic animal but quickly found out they were ill - equipped.
Breeders can also refrain from seeking recognition since they wish to keep control
over the breed and stick to their own criteria.