But my 35 + years experience as a Dog Breed Consultant has taught me that people who
want purebred dogs are often basing their decision on the positive things about purebred dogs — without considering the negatives.
Simply letting people who
want purebred dogs know they can get them from rescue or teaching them how to find reputable breeders is the foundation for this change.
No,
they wanted a purebred dog.
People
want a purebred dog, so it has to be labeled as such.
Some people need or
want a purebred dog because they need the predictability of working or personality traits.
If
you want a purebred dog that can be registered with the American Kennel Club, that information belongs in the agreement.
If
you want a purebred dog, go through a breeder instead!!
Or they may
want a purebred dog.
If
you want a purebred dog, be sure you thoroughly research the breed.
If
you want a purebred dog, go to a reputable breed - specific rescue.
35 % of respondents
wanted a purebred dog or cat and thought (mistakenly) that they couldn't find one at a shelter.
If
you want a purebred dog from a responsible breeder then you have to come to terms with the fact that you will be purchasing that dog.
If
you want a purebred dog and do not wish to go through a breed rescue group, you should find a reputable dog breeder.
If you also treasure a breed for its historical significance and
want a purebred dog to romp with the kids, compete in canine events, visit nursing homes, hike in the woods, or join a search and rescue team, add it all to the formula when choosing a breeder and an individual puppy for a good start on a lifelong relationship.
Is it wrong to
want a purebred dog?
No,
wanting a purebred dog does make perfect sense for many people.
You aren't going to convince the family that
wants a purebred dog or cat to get a mixed breed by passing this law.
For those who still really
want a purebred dog, there are breed specific rescues you can check out.
I understand that there are instances where someone
wants a purebred dog and may not be able to adopt form a shelter.
There is nothing wrong with somebody
wanting a purebred dog.
Not exact matches
While there is nothing wrong with adopting a mutt, a lot of
dog owners
want to get a
purebred puppy or
dog.
If you really
want a specific
purebred, I assure you that shelters and rescues are filled with
purebred puppies and
dogs.
You might be interested in a
purebred because you
want a
dog of a certain size or temperament, or you might have a hankering to hunt him or show him.
«I
want to abandon the concept of «
purebred dogs» and return to the day when we bred
dogs for their function and type, not their «looks» and ability to win in the show ring, and certainly not based on a piece of paper that indicates both parents are of the same «breed»...
They
want you to believe that these so - called
purebred dogs were dumped ten years ago, so why aren't all of the
dogs ten years old or older?
If you
want to adopt a
purebred puppy, you should make sure your breeder has the proper
dog papers including documentation concerning the background and health of all their puppies.
While a few of the working
dogs we are profiling are
purebreds - there are also many who are rescue
dogs because we
wanted to of course showcase the awesomeness that awaits those who are willing to... read it all!
That is, if you
want to know what kinds of breeds are most popular with the kinds of people who purchase AKC registered
dogs (even
purebred shelter
dogs don't have AKC registration, so it really is pretty much limited to
dog buyers), then this is of interest.
Shelters are full of homeless animals, including mixed - breed and
purebred dogs and puppies, who
want nothing more than to have a loving home.
The question we
want to ask is whether the levels of inbreeding that are typical of
purebred dogs are similar to those of other domestic animals.
Also, they will have different qualities than
purebred dogs of either breed, and maybe that's what you
want!
25 % of the
dogs in shelters ARE
purebreds if that's what you
want.
There are rescue groups for every breed of
dog imaginable, whether you
want a mutt or a
purebred, a puppy or a mature
dog.
Some people are extremely fond of this breed, so much so that they don't really
want to have anything to do any
dog that's not a
purebred English Bulldog.
We simply do not have the
dogs in our care to meet the demand of those
wanting purebred Golden Retrievers who are younger and have no major issues.
Why on earth would the author even
want to enter a mixed bred
dog in a
dog show for
purebred dogs?
You need to know that some groups will take only
purebreds, while others will rescue
dogs who even have a little bit of the requisite breed in their bloodline, so it will take a little bit of research to find what you
want if you are only willing to accept a
purebred.
The costs of this research were high, especially at first, when the best
purebred breeders did not
want to sell their
dogs into a hybrid program.
No special exceptions are made for
purebred dogs or
dogs with a high likelihood of being adopted out; the rescue is looking out for the best interest of the animals, and
wants to make it financially possible for these
dogs to find their forever homes.
Whether you
want a puppy or a more mature
dog, a
purebred, hybrid or one - of - a-kind mixed breed
dog, your shelter has the best selection of animals anywhere.
If you
want to obtain a
purebred dog, be sure to check with a shelter since many shelters, like the Animal League, often have
purebred dogs available for adoption.
If you
want to have a family pet that amounts to a mutt and costs more than a conscientiously produced
purebred dog, knock yourself out.
These days, many
purebred puppies have been surrendered to the shelters simply because the original owner decides they no longer
want to have a
dog in the home for various reasons (e.g. allergies, lack of time, rental owner forbids
dogs, baby on the way).
With the different
wants of owners and the different traits and behaviors in different breeds, mixes or even different lines of
purebred dogs, it is the unusual situation where the match between
dog and owner is perfect.
There was no need to buy a
dog or cat unless you
wanted a particular type of
purebred, and there was no need to go to the shelter to adopt because animals needing homes were in your neighborhood.
OK, so you know that too many times «
purebreds» are crippled, and too many
dogs are dying in shelters, but you really
want a
purebred.
Once you know you
want a
purebred puppy or
dog and you have figured out the right breed for you and your home, the next step is to find a reputable breeder.
If it's a
purebred dog with «good breeding» you
want, then you should purchase a
dog from a responsible
dog breeder.
Many people who are looking for a
purebred dog don't
want to pay the price for a healthy, well - bred puppy.