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Why do people buy dogs from breeders instead of adopting?
Pros of Buying from a Breeder You can see your puppy’s parents and have a good idea what your puppy will look like as an adult. You’ll also be able to see the environment where the pup spent the first few months of life. You know exactly what you’re getting in terms of the dog’s breeding and lineage. No surprises!
Is it ethical to buy from a breeder?
Buying a Dog From a Breeder Isn’t Morally Wrong should definitely consider rescuing a dog. Families who need a dog to perform a specific task or desire a specific temperament, size, etc. are a good candidate to adopt from a reputable breeder.
How do I make sure a dog breeder is legit?
Do your research. Ask if the breeder is a member of an AKC-affiliated club and contact that club to verify membership or check recent listings of available AKC Litters from breeders. You can also check with the BBB (www.bbb.org) and the AKC (919-233-9767) to see if there are any complaints about the breeder.
Is it better to get a purebred dog from a shelter?
Fact: Pet stores and breeders aren’t the only source of purebred dogs. Rescue groups exist for every breed of dog, and up to 25 percent of dogs in shelters are purebred. But if temperament and behavior traits are paramount, your best bet is an adult dog from an animal shelter.
Why do people buy dogs from pet stores instead of shelters?
When people buy animals from breeders and pet stores instead of adopting from animal shelters, they deny a needy animal a chance at a good home. As long as people support a market that treats dogs and cats as profit-generating commodities, we will struggle with the overpopulation crisis.
Is there any reason to go through a breeder?
There are literally ZERO reasons to go through a breeder, and the fact that people have as a profession breeding dogs and selling them for money is just despicable. Do you know that more than 1 million healthy dogs are put to death every year in this country because people like you go through a breeder?
Are Breeders responsible for bringing more animals into the world?
Fact: There is nothing responsible about bringing more animals into a world where there are already too many. Just as with pet stores, each time breeders sell a litter, they’ll be motivated to breed and sell another one.