Originally Posted by capt_noonie  This forum and most people are more educated and aware of byb and puppymills. But still there are people out there that don't know about them. I think it's our duty to try to educated even more people. We need to have the more truth out on the net, as a lot of people don't even know about the "teacup" term, etc.
So you want to be a byb then.
In China you can only have one child, so this does pertain to humans as well. I'm one of those crazy people that think you should take a test or something to see if you would be a fit parent, b/c there ARE a lot of unwanted children in this world. Also people do spay/neuter themselves, you can get your tubes tied, etc. Lots of babies up for adoption, but people want to make their OWN baby. Adopting a baby is expensive, but MAKING one (or trying to) is free. (Not talking about raising a kid)Uh, yes a toddler IS more important than a dog. Also you can't bring a dog into all places, a human baby you can. And yes I HAVE left my dog in the car before. So since I have left my dog in the car that means I would let my dog reproduce aimlessly? And you think breeding your dogs b/c your family members want one, that you are NOT reproducing your dog aimlessly?
I also want to add, since you say you are giving the future pups to your family, and not selling them that makes it ok? What if there is some kind of emergency c section or other expenses, are you going to foot the bill or make your family pay? What if your dog dies and then there are no puppies? Have you done any testing for genetic defects? Some don't show up for years. Are your dogs even good representations of the breed? Just b/c a dog is purebred doesn't necessarily mean it fits the standards. For example, Uni is under 7 lbs, and looks like a yorkie, but she is not a good candidate for reproducting. her legs are too long, her coloring is not dark enough, and she has a genetic disorder, LP grade 3.
I was approached by a lady who told me if I ever want to breed her, she has a stud. I say, No way, i would not breed her, she has LP. The lady says, What's that? She contributes to the overpopulation of dogs, and she doesn't even know about one of the most common genetic disorders in toy breeds. |