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Originally Posted by hartygirl  I would LOVE to only be able to buy my yorkie from a LISCENCED breeder, that has to account for EVERY aspect of breeding since they are taking (not making) money for a service.
A business has to be held accountable, payroll taxes, licences, benefits, and what not, why not a breeder!? This is not a product that is being debated, this is a live animal. How in the world can laws protecting LIFE not be celebrated by breeders everywhere?
If it becomes hard for me to buy a yorkie someday because laws got tough on people I will be thrilled! It is too easy to just pick up the local paper and buy a pure breed dog at the drop of a hat. I am so sorry to all the "hobby breeders" out there that don't classify themselves as BYB's. I hope you can find a new hobby. If you don't breed your dogs to standard than you don't even come close to understanding those who do and should not be placed in the same category.
If rescues and animal shelters become extinct in my life time it would be just about the most amazing thing that could ever happen. If it takes legislation getting tough on EVERYONE then so be it! If you don't have the resources and time to jump throughout the hoops that future breeders will have to than stop breeding! |
Actually there are alot of "licensed' breeders out there now. USDA breeders. And look at the crappy dogs they breed. Is that the kind of dog you want? That is what you will be left with because reputable breeders wont be able to afford all the fees, fines, etc AND pay for health research, vet bills, etc, in order to produced the healthiest puppies for pet or show. But to each ther own. I only want a healthy puppy that actually looks like the breed I want and comes with a great guarantee, which, by the way, USDA breeders usually dont give.