Is it okay to buy from a backyard breeder?

Is it okay to buy from a backyard breeder?

Don’t: Don’t purchase a dog or cat from the internet or from a Pet Store. In all likelihood, these animals come from cruel and inhumane commercial breeding facilities, or from irresponsible backyard breeders. Don’t buy a pet without visiting your local shelter first.

Why are backyard breeders bad?

They pay little or no attention to genetic health issues in both the parents and the puppies. They often charge less money for the puppies than a responsible breeder, but still more money than they should (no one should pay for puppies that were bred carelessly). Never trust a breeder who won’t guarantee the puppies.

Why you shouldn’t go to a breeder?

Genetic defects are rampant in any breeding scenario. Reckless breeding and the infatuation with “pure” bloodlines lead to inbreeding. This causes painful and life-threatening disabilities in “purebred” dogs, including crippling hip dysplasia, blindness, deafness, heart defects, skin problems, and epilepsy.

Why adoption is better than buying from a breeder?

The Benefits: You are saving two lives – the life of the dog you adopt and the space that opens up for another dog in the shelter or rescue. Mixed breed dogs tend to have less inherited genetic health problems. The love and gratitude you will receive from a shelter dog is unlike any other.

How do you stop a backyard breeder?

While law enforcement certainly tries to close them when they can, most cities are allowed to do nothing more than give the breeder a citation. The only way to stop this practice is education. Backyard breeding is simply breeding without any sort of oversight.

Can you return a dog to the breeder?

Accepting a Puppy Back is Part of the Role of a Breeder Typically, a reputable breeder is tied to their puppies for life — contractually they typically require any puppy that needs to be rehomed to be returned to the breeder no matter the age of the pup!

Can a breeder take a puppy back if something goes wrong?

In many cases, these breeders will not take their puppies back if something goes wrong. Never trust a breeder who won’t guarantee the puppies. There are other cases where someone has dogs that were accidentally bred and a litter of puppies was the result, or a family decided to breed its dogs “just one time” or “just for fun.”

When do you bring a puppy home from the Kennel?

Don’t expect to meet a breeder and bring home a puppy the same day: Usually the breeder will keep the puppy at the kennel for the first two or three months of its life, so it can mature and socialize with its mother and litter mates.

Are You dealing with a responsible breeder or a backyard breeder?

A responsible breeder will demand to have the dog returned to them if you are no longer able to care for your dog. If you decide to go the breeder route, here is a list of things that will help you determine if you are dealing with a responsible breeder or a backyard breeder.

Can You Trust a dog breeder that won’t guarantee the puppies?

These dogs may seem less expensive, but in the long ​run, you may end up paying more for these dogs when health issues develop. In many cases, these breeders will not take their puppies back if something goes wrong. Never trust a breeder who won’t guarantee the puppies.