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Originally Posted by doortego I wouldn't breed him either. For several reasons, most important of which is I wouldn't want to run the risk of not having the same sweet pet to love afterwards.
And this will probably be unpopular but due to the pet population that we currently have, I feel like only the truly exceptional dogs of any breed should be bred. There are just too many dogs that are killed accidently, not cared for, abused, turned in to shelters and euthanized.
I believe that responsible pet owners have their pets neutered, love them & care for them all their lives.
I am just appalled when I hear of people that have had this dog for several years, made them a part of their family & then just decide they don't want them anymore.
I know I tend to put too many human attributes to our pets, but I just can't imagine what must go through their little heads when someone they love takes them for a nice ride in the country and then puts them out & drives off. It literally breaks my heart.
Casual pet ownership should not be encouraged. We can't just love them when they are little & cute. We need to be there for the cataracts as well. 
Sorry didn't mean to lay a sermon on you. I'm just concerned about the future welfare of the animals that we bring into this world. |
thank you thank you, thank you.
I do breed which could bring some criticism but also show my dogs here in Canada. Breeding is relatively limited and new potential owners are screened to the point they are rude to me if I do not deem their home and schedule suitable. Most pups are usually 5 or 6 months old or more before I do find that right home or rather they find me. If finding the right home becomes a problem, they stay here and I will not breed.
Any dog or puppy I sell or rescues I place are assured a home back with me if the new owner cannot keep it at anytime in the animals lifetime.