I feel that it is important for me to speak up regarding back yard breeders here...It is not my intention to discount the absolute love and devotion that the families have when they buy puppies born under the conditions...but I want to say that my concern is for the long term health of the puppies that these breeders are creating.
I have a moral and ethical obligation to my puppies and to furthering the high standards of responsible breeding practices.
I am concerned that those who buy puppies (especially after reading this forum) are turning more and more to back yard breeders and puppy mills for their puppies. This is very disturbing to me.
You see, as breeders we have a responsibility to our dogs. As Labradoodle owners we have a responsibility to promote good health and responsible breeding practices.
BYBs and PMs don't take the necessary steps to test their animals, they don't carefully select their breeding stock, they don't socialize their puppies, and sometimes the living conditions are deplorable...and whether the health issues come about in 2 weeks, 2 years or 10 years...the risk to the puppy is greater with a BYB/PM organization than it is with a responsible breeding operation.
For me, it is not a matter of trying to squeeze out the competition...it is a matter of caring deeply for the health of the puppies produced...therefore, I simply can't be happy to read about the number of BYBs and PMs gaining support from people on this forum.
I do hope that all of the puppies will be helathy and strong for their entire lives...but I just can't sit back and support the breeders who have no concern or, perhaps, limited knowledge...those who produce puppies who will end up with a greater chance of serious illness or a lifetime of suffering.
I honestly believe that you can pay your money up front, and support breeders who are testing their breeding stock, who offer long-term support and warranties...or you can gamble that a BYB/PM will produce a healthy puppy...and, more than likely, pay your money later on...when you discover that your beloved pet is suffering from some serious genetic disease that responsible breeders are trying to eliminate.
While I am always happy to read the joy in the notices of new puppies, I am deeply disturbed by the overwhelming acceptance of the lax and dangerous practices of back yard breeders and puppy mills.
I apologize if this offends someone...and I am in no way saying that these puppies don't deserve love (of course they do)...but I am saying that by supporting this type of breeding practice, you contribute to the evergrowing problem...Back yard breeders and puppy mills are making a dangerous gamble with the lives of dogs.
I have a moral and ethical obligation to my puppies and to furthering the high standards of responsible breeding practices.
I am concerned that those who buy puppies (especially after reading this forum) are turning more and more to back yard breeders and puppy mills for their puppies. This is very disturbing to me.
You see, as breeders we have a responsibility to our dogs. As Labradoodle owners we have a responsibility to promote good health and responsible breeding practices.
BYBs and PMs don't take the necessary steps to test their animals, they don't carefully select their breeding stock, they don't socialize their puppies, and sometimes the living conditions are deplorable...and whether the health issues come about in 2 weeks, 2 years or 10 years...the risk to the puppy is greater with a BYB/PM organization than it is with a responsible breeding operation.
For me, it is not a matter of trying to squeeze out the competition...it is a matter of caring deeply for the health of the puppies produced...therefore, I simply can't be happy to read about the number of BYBs and PMs gaining support from people on this forum.
I do hope that all of the puppies will be helathy and strong for their entire lives...but I just can't sit back and support the breeders who have no concern or, perhaps, limited knowledge...those who produce puppies who will end up with a greater chance of serious illness or a lifetime of suffering.
I honestly believe that you can pay your money up front, and support breeders who are testing their breeding stock, who offer long-term support and warranties...or you can gamble that a BYB/PM will produce a healthy puppy...and, more than likely, pay your money later on...when you discover that your beloved pet is suffering from some serious genetic disease that responsible breeders are trying to eliminate.
While I am always happy to read the joy in the notices of new puppies, I am deeply disturbed by the overwhelming acceptance of the lax and dangerous practices of back yard breeders and puppy mills.
I apologize if this offends someone...and I am in no way saying that these puppies don't deserve love (of course they do)...but I am saying that by supporting this type of breeding practice, you contribute to the evergrowing problem...Back yard breeders and puppy mills are making a dangerous gamble with the lives of dogs.