UnprofessionalGhosts t1_iryf0jo wrote on October 11, 2022 at 11:30 PM

Stop buying dogs, people. There’s no such thing as ethical breeders.

_twintasking_ t1_iryp63o wrote on October 12, 2022 at 12:49 AM

Not true. My aunt bred and showed boxers for 15 years. She took excellent care of them, each dog had 4-5 litters MAX in their whole life, they were spaced out by years, planned, each puppy was registered, and if she didnt like the person interested in the puppy, she didn't let them have it. She also kept in touch with every single person she ever sold a puppy to. Those dogs were her family.

Edit: she no longer breeds, but she still keeps in touch with those people, and at times they have coordinated reunions for the puppy siblings.

PugPockets t1_is3c5u9 wrote on October 13, 2022 at 12:15 AM

I can’t be sure what OC meant, but I don’t know that they were saying no breeder loves their animals. My reason for thinking most breeding is unethical, for example, is the massive amount of dogs who need homes who are instead euthanized (390,000 dogs are euthanized each year in the US).

_twintasking_ t1_is3i0u5 wrote on October 13, 2022 at 12:58 AM

Ah, yeah that makes sense. I agree. Breeding, for 90%+ of the breeders out there, shouldn't be their main business. They dont have the time, the money, or the kindness required to make it ethical. Plus, a surplus of puppies means the good ones in the rescue shelters are ignored by most because they'd rather raise a puppy cuz they're cute. Puppy stage is relatively short though, and not everyone intends to keep it for the entirety of the dog's life. It's very sad.

Dont get me wrong, puppies are amazing! I plan to get one for my daughters when they are a little older. However, that dog will be part of our family. Not just a hobby. Also, my family and my husband's family have rescued multiple animals over the years.