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Originally Posted by scrapindee  Did I read this right: Now you are blaming responsible breeders who made the mistake of allowing you to buy 2 yorkies are to blame..... |
Whoa - if someone is breeding then they have a
strong responsibility to fully understand where their puppies are going. Calling vets, calling animal control and neighbors if need be, especially if they are selling breeding dogs. Yes, people lie but if more breeders would take the time to check out new owner’s before hand then maybe we would not have these types of situations. I also believe a reputable breeder would have a contract with any puppy sold to protect the dogs.
In this case this owner already bred two different purebreds to make what "designer dogs"? and it was all here on YT. How hard was that to check out?
While I am in no way saying what this owner is doing is right (it is wrong on all levels to me) the original breeders also have a responsibility to not just sell to anyone to add more mixed/poorly breed puppies to this world. Where is the mentoring? You have heard the saying before "every time someone breeds, a shelter dog dies". All you have to read on YT is how many sick Yorkies are being bought with LP, numerous other genetic health issues and just plan sick with diseases. Everyone who breeds must fully understand the role they are playing in the hugh supply of dogs that are breed every year and the millions that are put to death every year. Because the American public feels a humane responsibility to not let the surplus dogs just starve to death on the streets and for the public health welfare, the public is paying for the over supply of dogs to be sheltered and adopted or put to sleep. This does not include the many, many private rescues that use their own money or raise money to help these poor dogs. I guarantee if all breeders had to start paying for all of this, then you certainly would see a change in how some breeders are placing their dogs. When is the cycle going to end?