Do petstores take puppies from local breeders?

Question

There's a petstore in New Jersey I used to visit called Shake-A-paw. They get their puppies from breeders in the tri-county area, a lot of their dogs were friendly and looked healthy. One thing though...do petstores in other states get puppies from local breeders or what?

I only ask this cause my Mom had talked about breeding our female beagle and male pug. Though we'd probably post an ad on craigslist I was just curious if a petstore would take them at all.

(Please don't post: fix your dogs or don't breed your dogs)

MY folks are NOT backyard breders, both of my family's dogs are healthy, given good quality dogfood, attention, etc... both dogs are always happy to see us when we come home from shopping or doing something else.

Don't get me wrong I'm aware of pets that are in shelters, I feel sorry for them. One of the dogs I had as a kid was a beagle mix we got at a rescue. I had her for 11 years until she passed away in 2004. I miss her and think about her.

Thanks for the advice fishstory and Lori R.

There's actually a couple friends I've considered giving a puppies to. If we breed our dogs at some point.

My Beagle ISN'T a show quality dog but I think she does have AKC registered parents and/or relatives. I haven't looked at her papers in a while. We got the pug directly from a breeder, he has an older brother that IS AKC registered that IS a show dog pug.

But I'll repeat this again I AM NOT A backyard breeder, animals are one of my interests and I have read books and watched a few tv shows about them. I love dogs, and do feel sorry for ones that live on the street or are in shelters. I've even given food & water to a stray dog in one of the neighborhoods l used to live in.

I do know pugs are prone to heastroke due to their noses and beagles can get heart diease. Both breeds can also get overweight easily. I have read various info about dogs and have bought books about them.

But I will keep in mind about the genetic tests.

Right at the moment breeding our dogs is just a thought, NOT a final decision.

I really do love & care about my family's dogs.

This is 100% true!!

Answer 1

Okay, I won't post - don't breed your dogs, get them spayed, or accuse your folks of being byb. You already know those things.

But I will ask this one question. You obviously love your dogs and care for them properly. Can you guarantee that the owners of your new puppies will give the same treatment? And what about the puppies from those puppies? Will they all get good homes? How will you make sure of that?

I think you would hate to think that any animals are mistreated, much less one that you were responsible for bringing into the world.

See the problem goes beyond just producing some cute puppies that came from a wonderful home, you've got to somehow insure that the next generations all get the same high quality care. And you can see the dilemma.

Edit: Wow! Look at the rash of thumbs down! They are multiplying faster than rabbits.

Answer 2

Please take a hint from all the negative answers you are getting. To breed two dogs to get a mixed breed puppy and then think about selling them to a pet store is beyond irresponsible. First of all, no one should ever buy (or even shop at) any pet store who sells puppies. Breeding should be left to the professional breeders who breed to "better the breed" - that is the only reason any dog should be bred.
*Responsible breeders embrace the belief that each new litter should represent an improvement over the last.
*Responsible breeders are aware that each breed has an official standard or written description of how the ideal dog looks, moves and behaves. They are careful to only breed dogs that meet this standard.
*Responsible breeders give careful consideration to health issues, genetic concerns, temperament, soundness and appearance.
*Responsible breeders know that every dog - however wonderful as a companion - has certain flaws or weaknesses and that it is important to find a mate that can complement strengths and help eliminate the weaknesses.
*Responsible breeders plan ahead to be sure that each puppy they produce will be placed in a safe, loving home suited to its needs.
*Responsible breeders accept responsibility for the puppies they produce throughout each puppy's lifetime and are always available to answer questions and provide information to the puppy's new owners.
And finally, I hope you are aware there are potential health risks to your female during pregnancy and birth. Do the right thing - spay your female and neuter your male. You will have better and healthier dogs that will live longer lives.

Answer 3

Nope most puppies in pet stores come from puppy mills.
And no you shouldnt breed your pug and beagle because that is the worst mix possible no matter how healthy the dogs.

Just being healthy means nothing, you should health test them to make sure they dont carry genetic diseases since.
You are breeding a dog that is meant to sit on your lap is brachycephalic, meaning its nasal passages are shorter its head and chest are larger than its pelvis, to a dog that has longer nasal passage ways that are meant to suck in air quickly while running. You will create puppies that will die of asphyxiation if they try running for long distances, basically its like running a race with cloth around your nose and mouth you cant breathe fast enough and will die. Anyone who mixes pugs and beagles are making timebombs that will die a heck of a lot easier than a normal pug that overheats quickly.

You will not do anyone a favour mixing the 2 if you are soooo set on breeding breed your pug to another pug or your beagle to another beagle... all in all you could just show them its fun!! and then health test them and then breed them to other dogs of THEIR OWN BREED and the puppies will not only be better but worth more, since I figure you just want the $$$, and you will really know if they are healthy because looks can be very decieving.

Answer 4

most local "breeders" that petshops buy from are local puppy mills. No reputable breeder sells their pups to a petshop.. they want to know where each and every pup goes to.

Sorry, if you breed mutt puppies, you are a back yard breeder. You are only breeding to create more cute pets... which there are plenty of in the shelter. A responsible breeder breeds to improove and preserve a breed. A "puggle" is not a breed.. its a cutesy name given to a mixed breed.

Most back yard breeders do take care of their pets, keep them current on vet work, give them attention, etc. Because a back yard breeder is basically someone with a few pets, that are only pet quality, and breeding them... typically for profit.

It doesnt matter if you "give away" the pups.. each home a puppy takes, is a home that a shelter dog could have had. Its just unethical.

Answer 5

In your other question,you state that your dog came from a pet store and has a hernia.Why on earth would you want to breed a dog purchased from a pet store, that has a hernia to boot? And,no self -respecting,responsible breeder would sell their puppies to a pet store,they would want to know who buys their puppies.You obviously don't know a whole lot about dogs.Please don't breed those dogs.Get them both fixed and then go to the pound if you want a puggle.Also,you state that the dogs are given good food,but have they both been vet - checked for genetic diseases? Have they been vaccinated? Are they on heartworm preventative? Obviously ,the beagle hasn't had her hernia repaired,so you haven't taken care of that potentially serious health problem. Be sensible and don't breed more mutts.

Edit: All the thumbs down in the world won't change the fact that it's wrong for you to breed those dogs!

Answer 6

This is a joke, right? How could you possibly claim love for your dogs with a straight face and in the next breath consider breeding them and selling the puppies to a pet store or on Craigs List!!??!??
I believe now I have heard just about everything.
Take the advice of the majority here, you are a byb with $$$ signs in your eyes, and not much more.

Answer 7

First, before breeding, your mom should do some extensive research into genetic illnesses. Both breeds have inherent diseases that can/will be passed on to pups. Both parents need to be tested clear before breeding.

Second, both dogs need to be evaluated for their own value. Not the value your family places on them, but their value as potential breeders. They either have to be excellent examples, physically, of their breeds (show quality), proven in the show ring. Or they need to be prime specimens temperamentally, proven in public, doing therapy work or the like. Or they have to be wonderful agility, obedience, fly-ball, herding, sledding, tracking, earth dog, rabbit hunting, whatever, dogs. Prove they can do what the breed was made for, in other words.

Third, your mom should decide to make a committment to the offspring of your Beagle/Pug. This means to have any puppy buyers sign in the contract that they will return the pup to your mom if they can't keep in ANY time in the future. This means 2 months, 4 years, 8 years on down the road. Your mom shouldn't want any of the life she brings into the world ending up in a dog pound somewhere because the people can't keep the pup any more.

Fourth, before breeding, your mom needs to have a list of at least four people, hopefully more, who are positively going to take a pup. This eliminates the need to search for people after the pups are born.

Fifth, the people you sell the pups to need to be approved. This means selling to people you know, or people you get acquainted with through the pups.

Selling pups on the internet, if you use the above reasoning, is pretty much out. Possible, but not likely.

Selling pups at a pet store is POSITIVELY out. You can't get the 'take back' clause in the contract with this situation, you can't judge the people yourself if they are buying them from a second party.

From my extensive experience, NO, absolutely NO reputable breeder EVER sells their pup in a pet store. EVER.

Possibly some backyard breeders sell in pet stores, but primarily its puppy millers who vend their 'product' to pet stores for resale.

Answer 8

Why would you want to breed two mixed breed dogs? Just because of the recent trends in "designer dogs". It's just a fancy way of saying you're an idiot for paying an outrageous amount on a mutt that you could have saved from the local animal shelter for under $100.

Pet stores don't buy from local amateurs breeders, they outsource to find puppy mills to purchase the pups from at a huge discount so they can hike up the price for them in their pet store to the unsuspecting victim of the irresistibly cute puppy in the window.

Answer 9

If you are good dog owners, you do not breed mixed breeds. Puggles are mutts. Your parents are backyard breeders although both dogs are healthy. A lot of backyard breeders breed their pets as pleasure. When pet stores claim that their puppies are from local breeders, these breeders are called backyard breeders. Responsible, reputable breeders do not sell puppies to pet stores.

Answer 10

You have to be USDA certified to sell to petstores. At least you are supposed to be, is possible there are disreputable pet stores that might let it slide, but doubtful.

Honey, the definition of a Backyard Breeder is someone who breeds without knowledge or forethought, and with profit in mind.