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12-16-2008, 10:15 AM | #1 |
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| What do breeders do with unwanted puppies? There are lot of breeders that seem to always have litters. I've seen some that advertise their puppies on here and others that don't but they may have the same puppies on their website for months? What is done with these puppies that are either "not up to standard" or "nobody buys and are no longer cute 12 week puppies, arent cute, have huge ears, are too big, color is off.. etc.... Where do these dogs end up? Does anybody here know? |
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12-16-2008, 12:33 PM | #2 |
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| I have never had a unwanted puppy. My puppies always have a good home with me until I find the right person for them. I have 4 month old puppies right now that I am in no hurry to sell. I adore them. I don't just try to shove them out the door when they are 8 weeks. I will sell them when I find the right home and not before. I did not even offer them for sale until last week. I have had calls but not the right person. I will just enjoy them until the right person comes along. Don't be fooled if you see the same puppies on someones website for a long time. Sometimes I might sell a litter and just forget to go back and update my website. I know some breeders just put up pictures of adorable puppies that they might not even have just to attract attention and then when people call they will say that puppy is sold but they have another pup they will sell to them. Of course this pup might not be as cute or it might be a lot bigger than the one advertised. I know some breeders will eventually drop their price if the right person comes along but if you are thinking breeders take them to the animal shelter, I think not. |
12-16-2008, 12:40 PM | #3 | |
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12-16-2008, 12:59 PM | #5 |
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| I am the same way and they will stay with me until the right home comes along. However, if I have a puppy or a litter of puppies that's not quite the quality that I like to breed for, then I lower their prices significantly...which does cause me to have to weed out more people that are trying to breed or that don't have a good home for a puppy, etc. but it also brings some wonderful people that wouldn't normally be able to afford a $1200 puppy but are just looking for a baby to snuggle and love. My favorites are people that say first thing that they don't care about registration papers, they are just looking for a companion, etc. There are plenty of people out there just looking for a baby to snuggle with that don't mind if the ears are bigger or the bite is a little off, etc. and you just sell them as pets only at a reduced price. I don't mind lowering my prices significantly for these people because I would rather them spend the money on vet check ups, food, and other puppy stuff than the puppy itself. |
12-16-2008, 01:03 PM | #6 |
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| i see many unwanted puppies dogs cats and more people get tired of them or just magically found them they take them to vets humane societys pounds or just drop them off somewhere and let them fend for themsleves. im sure many"breeders" usually don't do this they will eventually drop prices or just try and rehome them or even take them to pet stores . either way there are way too many unwanted animals out there!
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12-16-2008, 01:16 PM | #7 | |
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12-16-2008, 01:17 PM | #8 |
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| I would echo what bjh and Sugar's Mom said. There is no such thing as an unwanted puppy. I never get in a hurry to find homes for mine. The priority is to find the RIGHT home for that puppy. Some pups will be placed earlier than others; that just the way it is. It doesn't seem to matter if the pup is a great representation of the breed or is somewhat off standard. For instance, I just placed a little girl this past weekend with a wonderful family that seems perfect for her. She is a gorgeous little girl that, except for being small (3 1/2 pounds) would have good show potential. She was 11 months old before we found the perfect home for her, which is fine by me. In contrast, I've placed other pups that weren't as much to the standard as her much earlier so perceived 'quality' doesn't always mean they get placed first. I will say that, as they get older, I get much pickier about who they go to since I know the pup so well. For me, the bottom line isn't to place puppies quickly but rather to place them in a home where I know they will be loved and properly cared for so they can thrive. I'm also extra careful of the homes I place any tiny babies in as they are not 'beginner Yorkies'. I have to feel good about the homes they go to or I could never let them out the door and that goes for them all, no matter what criteria someone may use in judging the quality of the pup. They are all precious and deserve a great home. And there is always a perfect home for each one of them. |
12-16-2008, 01:37 PM | #9 |
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| I tend to think that a lot of the reputable breeders do not breed until they know they will have homes for them.
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12-16-2008, 01:50 PM | #10 |
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| I think that would work for a breeder that has been around a long time and has lots of clientele. Some of the show breeders might have waiting lists but for a small breeder just getting started I think this idea is very unrealistic. I have had waiting lists and usually by the time I have a litter the people have already bought one somewhere else. Show breeders will not usually even think about selling a puppy until it is much older and they can evaluate it. |
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12-16-2008, 02:02 PM | #12 |
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| It is my understanding that you only need papers if your breeding/showing correct? If so, I'm not worried about papers either.
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12-16-2008, 02:05 PM | #13 |
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| It sounds like the reputable breeders that have posted DO care where their puppies end up. However, backyard breeders are probably not that picky. |
12-16-2008, 02:18 PM | #14 |
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| I think that really depends on the breeder. Good breeders will keep them until they find the right home. Unreputable ones would probably drop them off at a shelter somewhere if they get to "old" or to far out of the puppy stage.. Or even breed them to just get more pups to sell....
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