My sister & BIL adopted a retired breeder...a boy... last fall & sure he was 'just a money maker' for the previous owner BUT he is my BILs WORLD (yeah, my sis has a big affection for the little man too!:rolleyes:)....and that little guy loves him right back.
Sure it pi$$ us off that they can get rid of them BUT their leftovers will be someone elses filet!
I hope the little one gets that special home!

Excellent post, Dee.

I am glad the Op posted this and I thank her. It is heartbreaking, but also just the way it is. A breeding dog like this will never have the beautiful life a family dog may have. Imagine every time she had a litter and got to come in the house did she hope "maybe this time they will keep me with them".

Everyone who owns a dog or even thinks of owning one, breeder or not, needs to read a book called A Dogs Life by Ann M. Martin. I say this for the life of each an every dog, the whole breeding system needs to change, even so called reputable breeders need to have rules that put limits on number of litters a dog can have. Two litters max per dog and then they are found a home. That puts them around 3 years old. It is still sad at that age but at least they would have a chance.

At 7 1/2 years this poor girl missed the prime of her life. Repeatedly having her babies taken and being put outside again. Never having soft carpet under her feet..that choked me. We defend this because it is accepted but we don't have to accept it.

I used to think stuff like this was ok until I read the book I mentioned above. What we do to dogs, to animals in general, really isn't "ok". There is no argument, we (the humans) need to change.

I am going to go hug my sweet baby girl now. Thanks Rachel

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This is exactly my issue with this ad. These kind of breeders are beyond our reproach. The whole "what is in it for me" generation. As long as I have got the "CASH COW" making money for me, then all is well with the world. However, once you get too old to contribute to the ole cash pot, then hit the road! Yes, she did place an ad to find her loving money maker a home,( cash only) but I agree with bailie, what do most believe she is going to do with her if she cannot sell her??

As a member of a rescue, my vote is :thumbdown:thumbdown

It does not sound to me like the dog had such a bad life. She was not in a cage, she had a stall in a kennel and I would guess other dogs to keep her company. she had an out door play yard.

And why only two litters in a lifetime. If a breeding dog is taken care of and is not having trouble whelping, and bounces right back after her litter, why should they be limited to 2 litters.

A dog that has always been in a kennel is not unhappy. Now my dogs who are in the house would not be happy in a kennel but one who is raised in one does not know any different.


It sounds to melike this person is trying to find a good match for her dog.

I think it's terrible, honestly. Sure, this dog was treated better than a puppymiller, but dogs are very social creatures. I could never imagine Jackson living his life out in a kennel, regardless if the kennel is nice or not. Sorry, but I think it's wrong. Of course, we can't 100% judge without knowing the situation and at least this dog is being given a good home. The breeder spayed her, which is a plus. But I dunno, man... I just can't imagine having a dog and not allowing it to be a true pet, even if it's a "breeding" dog. Just seems unfair to me.

I have 9 dogs now and couldn't part with any of them. Only two females are not spayed and I wanted more than anything to breed to get a show quality dog BUT I can't part with my dogs and won't over breed my girls so that is my choice. I won't get a show quality dog. Originally I planned on selling the girls after two litters but couldn't do it.

I sure can't fault a breeder that is honest, takes good care of their dogs and finds good homes when the time comes for them to retire. I think it is great to be that caring as sometimes I feel I have too many to provide all the attention they need. I'm lucky to work at home and have a retired husband but still with nine time is divided for sure.

Just my two cents...I think people shouldn't judge others without knowing all the facts.

I think Sugars mom (dee?) is right, but it also sounds like this could have been a puppy mill mother...sad, but at least the owner is trying to find a good home now!

to sugars mom, sorry u think i was running the breeder down, i am not thinking of the breeder im thinking off the dog, u are right most pet lovers would not understand, i not being rude , just trying to understand it,, but why wait till the dog is 8 to get it a home, , why not 4 or can russels be bred up till 8 , and for someone to try to bring it into a home now prob will have a lot off problems training her, i think it sad, thats all:)

There is so much talk on here about BYB out to make money etc, but this thread just shows me that breeding is a business, and even for reputable breeders, it is about money.

Yes, you might be improving the breed/standard etc that backyard breeders arent, but at the end of the day, when the dog is no use, it is sold on/rehomed.

Why not keep it till the end of its days, in the environment and family it has been used to and accustomed to all its days? Yes, it might mean you have to wait a bit longer before you breed other dogs, or you would end up with too many, but is "your dog" not more important than "the breed"?

The usual cut off point recommend by vets is 7 , as genetic abnormalities and health related issues come into play at this stage in the breeding cycle, which effect the puppies; hence her sale. :thumbdown

Sounds like she is searching for a new home, best of luck, I am sure someone out there wants to love her!!

that figures ,,,, the dog is 7 and a half,, thanks i never knew that i thought it was about 4or5 , hope she finds a loving home:animal36

i retire mine at five . i also only breed twice and skip one and considering how old they are when they have the first litter, that is not too much . But once, I had an oops when I was gone and hubby was supposed to be watching them so that girl had three litters straight. And if I hae a C-section for ANY reason, that girl is done. She is spayed and no more babies for her.