man I have no idear where you people are from when you answer all these dogs questions but where am from there are no dogs left in these shelters with no place to call home! We have 2 pet stores that rarely carry dogs because there isn't any out there to give away because people always give them a home before they even get to give them to pet stores. I know there probably is a lot of dogs out there to give away to a good home but not around here plus am not going to get a dog that I can't see first flown to my house for me to keep. How do I know what there attitudes are like.
why would I want them around a little child when I don't know there attitudes.
yup I confess I don't know much about breeding dogs but at least I know mine have both been to the vet to be checked out for diseases and such and I know they both have good attitudes for when I have my child! So why would I want a dog that I don't know much about?
2007-01-10 07:34:27 · 16 answers · asked by amanda B 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
It really must be a beautiful world you live in!! I would love to see emty shelters but that will only happen when back yard breeders stop breeding!! and people take responsiblity for their pets and get them fixed!
2007-01-10 07:49:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
So they have had genetic testing like for OFA, CERF, patella, thyroid, and eye screens?
Doubt it.
I don't care whether there are shelter dogs when you breeding dogs that can be passing on genetic diseases or don't fit the breed standard.
I highly doubt there are no shelter dogs where you are at. You probably just have no knowledge of them or you live where the shelter dog is a "skeleton in the closet".
Plus the no shelter dog situation is a lie. If humans only have 1 or 2 kids and dogs have 6 or more multiplied by the number of litters the number of dogs would be so much great than the human population. Not to mention the pups may be bred and thus the dog population growth moves exponentially a lot faster.
You don't make sense.
Why don't you bring in dogs from shelters to your area and sell them. Why make maore if there are more else where?
2007-01-10 07:45:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like if you want a dog you are going to have to travel to get it. Regular breeders ship dogs all over, sight un seen. But, they know all they need to know by looking at a pedigree, and certification of the dog/pup.
The dog that is shipped to them has a genetic background as well as a Vet certification. They know the temperament, color, predisposition for specific illnesses, etc.
If you have a specific breed in mind and are willing to take the word of a true breeder you can ask questions. Pecking order, dominant or submissive, male/female, color etc. Tell them what you are looking for and if they don't have what you want ask for a name and number of another breeder with the same standards.
Most breeders cull their litters and don't even try to sell pet quality dogs cause those people will just try to breed their pet quality dog and that is how we ended up with such a mess.
2007-01-10 07:53:16 · answer #3 · answered by bluebonnetgranny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may live in a small town? Trust me the pets that are loose most likely end up dead or in a shelter in a near by city. It is OK if you want to select you dog for its good temperament before hand. There is nothing wrong with that! Some people choose to take in shelter dogs out of the kindness of their heart no matter what the temperment of the dog, it is just a matter of personal choice.
2007-01-10 07:45:44 · answer #4 · answered by eva diane 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know there are places in this country where there are few dogs up for adoption, ESPECIALLY small/medium sized ones. Some shelters have dogs flown in from other areas because they don't have enough to adopt out. You are sadly mistaken if you think the ARlite crowd around here will acknowledge it.
That said, there is alot to breeding and it is not without risks. You will need to learn BEFORE you breed. There are many good books about breeding at dogwise.com. You can also join the pet-dogs list where you can get non-judgmental help.
Petdogs-L-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Or go here to join.
http://timbreblue.com/petdogs-l/index.html
2007-01-10 10:21:15 · answer #5 · answered by whpptwmn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure where you live but here in the United States of America
there is no shortage of dogs in shelters and rescues and in pet stores.
Check out petfinder.com
there is no shortage.
Why have one shipped? Becasue they have spent time and had a tempermant eveulation done on the dog already. They know what type home it should be placed in. When you work with a rescue most of their dogs have all the shots are spayed and neutered and tempermant tested.
2007-01-10 08:08:58 · answer #6 · answered by tlctreecare 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wow, if where you live you have empty shelters then you are in a pretty special place.
Anyway, I do not know if you realize it but no responsible breeder would sell to a pet store. Most breed clubs have that in their charters. Buying from a pet store is supporting a puppy mill or irresponsible breeder in it for the money not love of the breed.
No matter the dogs you breed it is always a dice toss what you will get. Breeding dogs of pedigree whom you know to be good examples of their breed gets you better chances of good dogs but anyone will tell you there are no guarentees. If you want to risk your own dog's health in breeding it unfortunately no one can stop you, just as no one can stop you from having kids.
If you live in a sparsely populated area then perhaps you do have a shortage of dogs... but other areas and breed rescue groups do not. If you would be a good home for their dogs any breed rescue society would be happy to let you have one of their dogs.
2007-01-10 07:52:25 · answer #7 · answered by Newel 1 · 5⤊ 0⤋
What is the question???As long as their are people longing for loyal companionship and friendship,there will be Breeders of some kind I hope they are not the wrong kind.People have to be willing to research and learn on correct ways of finding a pup.Asking on here certainly gives one some important things to consider.Sounds like you really didn't want a dog at all.Oh well.
2007-01-10 07:54:14 · answer #8 · answered by mcnatt c 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if finding dogs is so hard WHERE EVER you are from I do wonder how you came upon not one but two pure bred Pomeranian (considering you do not like shipping) that you intend on breeding because of the shortage of pets we have. You must have gotten them from that world far from yours that has an over pet population.
If you do not want to be known as a backyard breeder then don't breed but please keep the bull to yourself.
2007-01-10 08:20:20 · answer #9 · answered by Shepherdgirl § 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Where is this amazing world you live in? Because we have thousands of dogs without enough homes right here we could ship them there to find homes!
Get real! The question is: Why breed and buy when others die?
2007-01-10 07:45:26 · answer #10 · answered by SC 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋