topknot- I don't know anything about co-owning ect, since only I own my dog... so I can't really comment on that.
As for farmers, many farmers were put out of business, because the big corporate farmers took over, driving prices down putting the small/family farmer out of business... because the big farmers can mass produce. But have you seen how the big farmers treat their cattle/pigs ect? they have the most they can in the smallest space... kind of like puppy mills.
And yes money talks... it always does.
Most people who breed at home are not making a profit... and many will be creative so they don't show a profit... puppy mills included.
The best way to stop puppy mills would be to stop allowing pet shops to sell puppies, but the akc won't touch that since most of their money comes from pet shops from what I understand.
There are no easy answers, and no matter what they do, it will affect at least one person in a negative way.
I don't agree with getting rid of a bitch because she is done having babies, but to those that do... well that is just business for them... and all businesses have someone controlling them in some way shape or form... even though there are ways around it.. and many will find a way around it... and you will have more back yard breeders ect.... I don't see any answers really... but from a business standpoint I can see why and what they are wanting to do.. have more control over breeders that are in it for business. |