Why do people always ?????

Question

Why, when people ask about breeding, EVERYONE says dont be a breeder, go to the shelter and get an animal.
Obviously these people are doing research to decide if they want to be a breeder or not.
And if everyone went to the shelter, there would be no animals left (obviously) and then there would be no one to actually breed the purebreeds and they would die of extinction.
I am just sick of seeing "go to the shelter to get an animal". We all know that they are there.

I am supporting Registered Breeders here, trying to do the right thing. NOT puppy mills or backyard breeders.

Answer 1

i agree with you totally unfortunetly soma of us breeding registard dogs are still being refered to as backyard breeders but i do agree where your concerned about the purebreeds dieing from extinction if everyone quite buying from breeders and only bought from the shelter then their would be dogs but it would be only one breed (mixed breed ) not to mention everyone getting a spayed or nutered dog or cat eventally most breeds would be close to extinction i also see their point as well as far as trying to get people to get animals from the shelter cause it saves some of these animals lives if you ask me i'd say it would be great if all breeders had to have a liscense to breed and if if people who didnt breed could afford to get their animal spayed or nutered there used to be a program here where if you owned a animal and were on medicaid it would only cost you 20-30 dollars to get your animals fixed unfortunently when everyone was just getting word of this program they shut the program down and alot of people who have unfixed cats and dogs are people who do care for the animals but didnt want the animal to end up in a shelter so they would rather get that one animal cause they feel like their saving an animal but they arent thinking about how many more are being put down cause thet either couldnt afford to get the animal fixed or didnt put it up in time to keep the males away so i can see where everyone on both sides are coming from

Answer 2

Okay I agree with your question, to a point - I don't agree that an animal shelter would ever run out of animals because, basically, there will ALWAYS be owners out there who will dump their animal due to lack of interest after the animal is no longer cute/annoying etc. It's the OWNERS who are responsible for the animal being put down, not the whole of society. Some people love to rescue animals by going to a shelter, some people would prefer to go to breeders - it's personal opinion and no one can tell any of us what to do or where to get our animal.

However, I do agree that people who do choose to become a breeder should not be told to go to an animal shelter!! As we all know, reputable breeders only breed a litter or two, a maximum, a year and this is only when they need a new dog themselves, and it is always to improve the breed of dog itself. They never ever churn puppies out like backyard breeders.

Answer 3

you could easily find a pure bread in a shelter the reason people keep saying that is because there are so many shelters and so many strays and homeless animals out there that it is better to find a dog at a shelter why not save the life of one dog that could be perfect for your family rather than get a pure bread puppy and not train it right or not end up liking the dogs personality. And people don't want others to bead b/c it is an expensive, time consuming, and stressful process and unless you have no job or something and can be there for it all, it can get difficult trust me im going through an unexpected pregnancy right now.

Answer 4

I don't think you have a grasp on the situation. The animals in shelters NEED homes. The animals that breeders produce are for people that want trophy pets. If that is the type of animal you want then go get one of those. People are just concerned for the hundreds of animals that have to be euthanized because no one wants them. Maybe you should be a little bit more sensitive to this situation.
Besides out of all the pets I've ever had or known the mixed breeds and rescued ones have always had the most personality.

Answer 5

Animals shelters already kill many, many, many animals a year, and breeders only add to this problem. There are CERTAINLY enough dogs in the world; why do we need even more, when nearly half of them are unclaimed? Bottom line: If you want a "name-brand" prize puppy to show off like this year's Louis Vuitton bag, then go ahead and buy from a breeder. But, if you are truly compassionate towards animals, then you'll take pity on that poor, unclaimed dog, slowly wasting away in the pound and get it instead.

p.s. you talk about dogs as if they're trophies. Dogs are NOT trophies, they are animals! They have a heart, a brain, and lungs. They hurt, they get hungry, and they can love. Why does it MATTER if a dog's a certain breed? In fact, you should STRIVE to adopt the dogs that no one wants and give them a fair chance at life as well.

Answer 6

Most people say it cause until there are no pets in the shelters any more then there wont be a reason to say it. By the duty i hold in myself as an ex-shelter manager i wish to see all animals out of the shelters first, but I am a conundrum and a contridiction to most shelter workers, I raise and breed Cardigian Welsh Corgis, I raise Purbred Show quality Guinea pigs, and I raise and breed Show Fan-Tailed Pigeons. I have strict policies who buys my bred animals and I have extensive legal contract that a potential owner, Once cleared of all the requirments, must bring the animal back to me if they can not keep it any longer. Regaurdless of the age or condition of the animal. I also spay and nueter all my pet quality PUREBRED animals before they are sold to the public. I also research and reserve potential owners before I bred anything. Also I keep all un sold animals at my home till a home is found or they are just mine, THE END. So I never say dont breed, I say be a responsible, good and honest breeder and be aware of all the hardship, and monetary costs that come with breeding.

Answer 7

Well, ini many big cities, the pound is overflowing with dogs and cats. And in my town, every wedensday at 9 o clock the stick them in to the cremation system ALIVe. So would you rather make more dogs or take one before it gets burned up alive???? I have gotten all of my dogs from shelters and they are WONDERFUL. Pure bred dogs dont make better pets. Any dog is a great companion, so you might to think about the little doggies who are dying every day just so you can get a pure bred dog before you breeding. Thats my opinion on the subject, and im sorry if you do not agree.

Answer 8

As long as people don't spay and neuter their outside pets, the shelters will NEVER run out of animals. You may be sick of seeing "go to the shelter to get an animal" but the animals at the shelter will never get sick of people doing that.

Answer 9

its one person's choice in the end, and that person who asked can make up there own mind.
and if everyone knew how great the dogs were at shelters/rescue's/pounds, there wouldnt be an over-abundance of them there either!
So the ultimate question is, a breeder (when there are quite a few), or 1 dog's life saved.....?

Answer 10

My experience is to tell people not to go to a Pet store, and to definitely source out reputable breeders. Shelter dogs need our help too, but are far better off with experienced dog caregivers as they often have special needs whether it be physical or mental.