Essay On Backyard Breeders

If you are looking to add a new puppy to your home it is important to obtain these pups from a reputable breeder. You never want to get a puppy from backyard breeders. A reputable breeder breeds dogs to better the breed. A lot of thought goes into choosing the parents of the dogs. A backyard breeder is simply concerned with making money. Little, or no thought goes into choosing parents based on breed standards. These breeders simply do not care. They care about turning out as many puppies as possible. Read on for more information about these breeders, and how to avoid them.

Sad life for the mother dog

A female does who belongs to a backyard breeder has a very sad life. She spends most of it pregnant. She never has the chance to heal, and …show more content…
Never just hand your money over and walk out with a puppy. Ask about how the pup was socialized. Ask for copies of vet records. The puppy should have records stating that it had its first shots. Ask for a written health guarantee. Meet the mother dog, and if possible the father as well. Ask about the breeding schedule for the dog.

Never buy a dog from a pet shop. If a dog is in a pet shop, it came from a backyard breeder. That is unless there is an adoption even going on at the store. If this is the case, the puppies and adult dogs have all come from shelters and they are in need of a new home. If you can give them one, please feel free to do so.

You now know how to spot a backyard breeder, and how to avoid them. Always either adopt a dog from a shelter, or go to an experienced, reputable breeder. Backyard breeders hurt the breed, the puppies, and the mother dog. You can also end up being hurt yourself. As you inexpensive pup that came from the inexperienced breeder may very well end up with genetic defects, and behavioral issues. If everyone becomes educated about backyard breeders, and stops getting dogs from them, fewer dogs will end up in shelters or put