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Originally Posted by Nancy1999  With mixed breeds there is no way to predict whether the puppies will take after the mother or father that's why purebred dogs came about, so people could predict the traits of the adult. This is not possible with a mixed breed, and sometimes the puppy inherits the bad traits of both breeds. A vet would know this! You have got to be aware of the killing of thousands of mixed breed dogs each year. I find it hard to believe an ethical breeder would ever do such a thing, and it's impossible for me to believe a Veterinarian would ever condone such a thing.
Part of ending puppy mills and the senseless killing of thousands of dogs is to educate the buying public. Two things that the Humane Society recommends are: 1. Never buy a pet from a Pet Store. 2. Never buy from a pet from a Website. Visit your breeder in person. This is the only way you can be sure you are not adding the abuse of animals. Here is a quote from the Humane Society:
" Find a responsible breeder and visit their premises. Responsible breeders provide a loving and healthy environment for their canine companions, but don't take their word for it. Never buy a puppy without seeing where they and their parents are raised and housed with your own eyes. Don't be swayed by a great website or ad. Just because a website says great things about their "home raised" or "family raised" puppies doesn’t make it true. Many puppy millers pose as small family breeders online and in newspaper and magazine ads." Puppy Buying Tips
I also want to add, I could make a website that says that I'm a vet, that site offers free web space if anyone is interested, and it even tells you how to make a profession looking page. Do not believe everything that you read on the Web. |
I would like to agree with you first off, about her page. Anybody can do a page like that. The office and I were curious and we did a little research....only finding her name at that university doesnt exist, unless there are some mistakes. I agree with you on many things you posted.
I would like to however disagree with you on your information about mixed breeds. Although I believe everybody should spay/neuter their animals, knowledgeable breeders of specific mixed breeds will produce healthier puppies than the litter of a purebred dog. I personally own a goldendoodle. He is soo very smart and very healthy too. The chances of him inheriting a bad trait from two different breeds of dogs are just the same as a purebred offspring recieving a bad trait from 2 purebreds of the same breed. The outcome of a litter has much more to do with genetics and parents, than many people give credit for. It doesnt have anything to do with mixed breed or purebred dogs. Purebred dogs came from mixing breeds. Goldendoodles are supposed to be healthier, smarter, and shed less than golden retrievers. They are two amazing dogs bringing together an even better one. I wouldn't trade my goldendoodle for the world. Many purebred dogs are being put down too. In order to stop all the killing in shelters, people would have to stop breeding completely. It is wrong to point out it is the breeders of these designer dogs. It is all of us. We all have the ability to stop this. I could have chosen to purchase a dog from a shelter or rescue, but instead decided to buy my goldendoodle, and buy my yorkie. I have rescued many animals in the past and they have been just as good of pets and the ones I have now. I do donate and volunteer at the vets office and the shelter. when people breed purebred or mixed breed without a plan or with a motive for money only, is when we get in trouble. People who breed correctly dont actually make much money at all. AKC could stop many of the problems with limiting the number of litter registrations each person can have per year. I am not writing this solely for you, because I only wanted to inform you about the mixed breed vs. purebred knowledge I have, but I am writing this so everybody can read that it isnt just mixed breeds that over populate our country. It is only us that can prevent it. We all help in certain ways. I personally believe everybody should spay/neuter their animals. Also, microchipping is great! People should research more before owning a pet.