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Originally Posted by megansmomma  If breeders were held to be responsible for the puppies that they produce then wouldn't it put a stop to all of the dogs that are overpopulating the shelters of the US? |
Possibly in an ideal world, but that would only work if owners were equally as responsible for the dogs they have as well.
I think we all know that there are breeders who do everything within their power to breed ethically and place their pups accordingly, and then there are those who don't give a hoot what happens to their dog as long as someone hands them money for it. Is that really a debate? I thought it was common knowledge.
Bottom line IMO, there are too many dogs being bred by too many people who don't take it seriously. People who mass produce puppies just to make money, with no regard for the overall health of the animals or the standards of the breed they work with. Also, I think there are too many people who are irresponsible owners. Too many people who get a dog without being willing to actually commit to them--people who pass them off the moment they are "inconvenient" for their lifestyle or because they just didn't get that dogs are living creatures, not just pieces of property or accessories.