I was wondering, why do breeders continue to breed dogs if it's not for the money?

Question

I've been told by several breeders that it's to preserve the breed. And when I can't afford one of their puppies they always tell me that there are many dogs in shelters. If that's true, why keep breeding? Dogs aren't an endangered species. I don't think they need help with preservation, though I could be wrong.

Sorry for the rant.

PS

I'm still looking for a puppy and I'm still in touch with several shelters in AZ. Hoping to adopt soon. :)

I don't believe that breeder's are problem, I just want to make sure that I fully understand their mission. I've spoken with many breeders, so of whom have litters all the time and had several different breeds. They charge anywhere from 1200-3500. I just hate that people are capitalizing on what should be a noble business of the preservation of traits, as many of you have stated. The many make it hard to trust the few.

In response to walkinglady, I know that I can take care of a dog or puppy. I feel as though you may have mistaken my quest for knowledge as an attack and it was not. I am looking to shelters in order to adopt a dog and am happy doing so. It simply bothers me that there are many breeders who are out for the money and I wanted to gain some insight from those who do it right.

Answer 1

When a breeder says, "they are preserving the breed" they mean that they are breeding their particular breed to the AKC standard for that breed of dog. The American Kennel Club has ideal conformation standards for a breed of dog and a reputable breeder will select dogs (a ***** and a stud) that meet those standards to mate and have puppies. They also make sure the ***** and stud carry no congenital defects that they could pass on to their offspring and also look for good temperments in both parents. A reputable breeder breeds dogs to better the breed, not to just make money as back yard breeders and puppy mills do and that is why they can demand and get premium prices for a puppy. A breeder that only breeds for money does not care if their puppies look according to the AKC standard....are free of genetic defects or have good dispositions.

I've never bred dogs, but I've had poms since 1973 and I learned a long time ago, that anyone can breed poms, but not everyone breeds poms that meet the AKC standard. There are breeders who continually breed puppies who will weight 15 pounds at adulthood, but will call them "standard poms" There is no such pom as a standard pom! They just breed poor quality puppies. The last three poms that I have bought came from the same breeder in Florida who shows his dogs. They are pet quality poms, but are near enough the perfect AKC standard.

I don't know what breed puppy you are looking for, but a dog is a dog and even generic dogs are loving and make wonderful pets. If you want a dog who meets the AKC standard, you will have to be willing to pay the big bucks. You know the old saying, "You get what you pay for".....it's true. That puppy mill pup will be cute, but sometimes because of bad breeding habits by a breeder, it will suffer a lifetime of health problems.

I am sure their a reputable breeders here who can give you more information.

Answer 2

Breeders put out a lot of money too. It takes a lot of time and money to breed dogs. Well bred ones anyways. Also, a good breeder doesn't breed multiple breeds, they generally stick to one...and only have litters for sale a few times a year. Otherwise their time is spent showing and getting titles for their dogs, which shows they are putting forth effort to breed well bred/put together dogs. There are a lot of people out there that call themselves breeders, but are not good breeders. I would pay good money to get a well bred dog after a lot of research on the breeder. I however would not open up the newspaper and call the classified add for a "purebred" whatever for $1000. Another thing a good breeder will do is take responsibility for any dog he/she has sold should an owner have something go wrong and realize they can no longer care for the dog, rather than having it put in a shelter.

My main point, I don't think breeders are responsible for the overloaded shelters....that is the backyard breeders, and irresponsible owners that let their dogs roam unneutered/unspayed.

Answer 3

A good breeders main objective is to preserve and better the breed, not to make money. The "backyard breeders" and "puppy mills" are the ones in it for money and they usually end up ruining the breed. If your not interested in a purebred dog then your local shelter is a good place to go to adopt an unwanted dog, probably due to not having a pet spayed or neutered, which should be done with all family pets. Actually mixed breed dogs tend to have less genetic problems than purebreds. I have 3 beautiful male boxers that have great pedigrees and would have been great stud dogs but I had them neutered because they make better pets and Im not looking to make money off them. If you do choose to get a purebred make sure you do your homework and read up on the breed. Make sure its the one for you.

Answer 4

a great breeder has each and every perfect to cost what they fee. that's no longer loose or decrease priced by using any ability for a great breeder to have a clutter of puppies. the mum and dad are all wellbeing examined, have championship titles from being tutor,are a hundred% totally vetted and fully healthful,ought to pay a breed mentor,etc etc. the fee the respected breeders get for each domestic dog... is rather no longer something whilst in comparison with the grand entire of ways lots funds they positioned into the ***** and stud canines. there's no way that a great breeder makes a earnings off breeding/merchandising their litters. they could ruin even, yet that's it.

Answer 5

I got a puppy from a breeder before. And her reason for breeding, which she only does once every few years is that she wants to get certain traits in the breed of dog (dalmatian for her). I'm sure some do it for money... hmmm puppy mills.

Answer 6

It is to preserve the breed. But good breeders also have to show their dogs, advertise, feed, exercise, groom them, provide vet care for their dogs and any puppies, have their dogs certified free of a number of hereditary problems, all of which adds up to a lot of money.

It's also been my experience (and I bred, showed, groomed and trained afghan hounds for years) that people who can't afford the price of a dog are the same people who are never going to look after it properly - vets are expensive.

If you're not willing to pay the price, most breeds have rescue programs now - rescue a dog.

Answer 7

Because *I* can build MY OWN DOG!!! I KNOW(pretty much-LOL) what I'm getting from a breeding & have produced some LOVELY specimans over the years!

You can't beat the great feeling when your "puppy-people" tell you that,"So& so is the BEST dog we ever had & we ONLY want another from YOU!".
When one of your dogs goes Best of Opposite at a HUGE National Specialty.
When another finishes in THREE shows at a supported entry!
When others are FIRST EVER title-earners in the breed at performance events!
When fellow BREEDERS want YOUR stock!
When you can run-on a youngster & watch her improving every time out at a task that NOBODY ELSE can do w/THEIR dogs.

It takes people who are DEVOTED to their breed to the UTMOST so the "civilan population" can have WONDERFUL PURBRED PETS..instead of any-ol-dawg MUTTS!
Compare a can of beer to a bottle of vintage Champagne!!

RANT RIGHT BACK ATCHA!!!LMAO!

Answer 8

I assure you I put out way more money then I get back. I love my breed. I love showing and trialing. Plus I want people who get a puppy to have a better idea of the health back ground. Not Knocking shelters but you have no idea what bad health lies in those genes or even their temperament.

Answer 9

Breeding is done to ensure specific traits, such as the poodle's coat (which is less allergenic than other dogs).