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Originally Posted by ababy42693  Has anyone experienced or observed breeder shaming? I absolutely support rescues, but with the amount of comments I have observed on facebook I am scared to let anyone know my baby isn't a rescue. These posts mainly call for breeders to stop breeding. I know responsible breeders are not the problem, irresponsible breeders/owners and puppy mills are. I was just wondering how wide spread this is? Do any of you observe this as well?
To add to that, does anyone receive mean comments about small breeds? I get it all the time and it drives me crazy because little dogs are just as awesome. We had a lab once and she was a really fun dog but we just didn't have the space for her to get the exercise she needed. Ever since we've had small dogs and they have suited the whole family very well. |
Outside of the internet, I haven't experienced or observed breeder shaming at all! Here at YT has been BRUTAL to most breeders and some people who have purchased from breeders.
No one has ever told me a mean comment about my small breed mini pack, the dogs themselves. The only negativity I have encountered had to do with not having my pups on leashes on local woodland park trails. He received a quick and decisive rebuttal, then, it appeared he rode his bike away as fast as he could! There's an arrogant prick in every crowd but they are the exception not the rule even when it comes to bicyclists.
On our walks, I get lots of oohs and ahhs! I try to return the favor to other dog owners.
We have a yorkie hand me down, given to us because of his advanced age and previous living situation.... A very well adjusted rescue yorkie colored shi-tzu mix..... and a papered black pom pup who was also given to us, by a childhood friend of my better half's.
I have noticed when talking with other dog owners on our walks, the rescue status/title is used with pride... I'm guilty too.
The pom seems to get more attention now that our yorkie doesn't make the walks as often. Gucci was a real chick magnet though for a couple years!
