How to kill a shelter dog (bulldog, boxer, breeders, barking)

[MAK802]

I agree, they could have chosen a better title, but the info in this article is wonderful and right on.

How to kill a shelter dog | Ruffly Speaking (Cardigan Welsh Corgis, rescue dogs, and bossiness galore) (http://blacksheepcardigans.com/ruff/?p=3452 - broken link)

[ambarstone]

Good article, thanks for posting. I'd rep you but am not allowed for a while.

[steelstress]

Originally Posted by MAK802

I agree, they could have chosen a better title, but the info in this article is wonderful and right on.

How to kill a shelter dog | Ruffly Speaking (Cardigan Welsh Corgis, rescue dogs, and bossiness galore) (http://blacksheepcardigans.com/ruff/?p=3452 - broken link)

I sent this link to a co-worker who needs to read this. Of course, I created a new e-mail account so she wouldn't know it was me.

[MAK802]

Originally Posted by ambarstone

Good article, thanks for posting. I'd rep you but am not allowed for a while.

You used your last rep on PC's picture I think!

Originally Posted by steelstress

I sent this link to a co-worker who needs to read this. Of course, I created a new e-mail account so she wouldn't know it was me.

That's awesome. I need to post it on my Facebook, so that my friends who bought a "puggle" from a pet store can see that she did not in fact support a reputable breeder, despite what they told her at the store!

[Greatwoods]

"So how does your purchase kill a shelter dog? Buying from an irresponsible breeder does several things: one, you’re buying a dog that you could have adopted instead. Irresponsible breeders don’t offer you anything that you can’t find at a shelter; they do not breed only the best to the best; they don’t warranty health or temperament; they don’t test and prove their dogs to demonstrate that their breeding stock looks, acts, or performs the way that breed should. So they are competing directly with the shelters in terms of putting dogs into people’s arms, and when people can buy a puppy instead of adopting an older dog, they virtually always do so."



Good article, but using this logic you could argue that buying from any breeder is killing shelter dog.

[Pappy&Me]

get your dog, cat fixed is the best thing you can do to stop suffering . It tears me up to go to those shelters, I wish I could take them all .

[MAK802]

Originally Posted by Greatwoods

Good article, but using this logic you could argue that buying from any breeder is killing shelter dog.

There is a huge difference between a byb and a reputable breeder and many discussions on this forum about it. These 2 links explain just some of these difference. Reputable breeders require that you spay/neuter, while byb allow you to continue breeding. While shelters and rescues may be fine for those that don't care about what breed they get, certain breeds (Bulldogs, Great Danes) need to be very carefully bred or you will end up with a very unhealthy dog. I have yet to see a healthy Bulldog puppy (under 4 months old) at a rescue or shelter!

Backyard Breeder vs Reputable Breeder

Breeder Vs Shelter/Rescue (http://thebarkingdog.dutchbingo.net/breeder.htm - broken link)

[Greatwoods]

Originally Posted by MAK802

There is a huge difference between a byb and a reputable breeder and many discussions on this forum about it. These 2 links explain just some of these difference. Reputable breeders require that you spay/neuter, while byb allow you to continue breeding. While shelters and rescues may be fine for those that don't care about what breed they get, certain breeds (Bulldogs, Great Danes) need to be very carefully bred or you will end up with a very unhealthy dog. I have yet to see a healthy Bulldog puppy (under 4 months old) at a rescue or shelter!

Backyard Breeder vs Reputable Breeder

Breeder Vs Shelter/Rescue (http://thebarkingdog.dutchbingo.net/breeder.htm - broken link)

I understand the difference. The part I quoted said something about when you buy from a BYB, one less puppy gets adopted. The same is true if you buy from a reputable breeder. The only people who are saving shelter dogs are the people adopting them. Yeah, buying from a reputable breeder will help keep the problem from getting worse, but it does nothing to help dogs actually in the shelters now.

[mrs1885]

Originally Posted by Greatwoods

I understand the difference. The part I quoted said something about when you buy from a BYB, one less puppy gets adopted. The same is true if you buy from a reputable breeder. The only people who are saving shelter dogs are the people adopting them. Yeah, buying from a reputable breeder will help keep the problem from getting worse, but it does nothing to help dogs actually in the shelters now.

That's true, but it does help strengthen the breed they are working on and that's very important in my opinion. Many, many years ago I had large and giant breed dogs. Almost every one died young because of hip dysplasia. It's something that can be tested for in breeding stock prior to breeding, which ultimately leads to a stronger breed of dog.

For those not interested in strengthening a breed, they can adopt dogs. If we stuck to that for just 5 years, stopping all backyard breeding and accidental breeding and puppy mills (impossible I know, but just think!) this would be a very different country for animals.

The sad fact is because we can't stop those people from breeding, we will continue to have to kill animals. Millions every year. And those that aren't interested in improving a breed, but insist on purchasing from a breeder are essentially killing a shelter dog. I've been guilty of it many years ago before I bothered to do my research. And I know people that have purchased from breeders. While in theory I don't believe in what they did, I know many that are phenomenal pet owners. I may not support the decision, but as long as they are responsible pet owners and not breeding themselves, I try very hard to .

[Greatwoods]

Originally Posted by mrs1885

That's true, but it does help strengthen the breed they are working on and that's very important in my opinion. Many, many years ago I had large and giant breed dogs. Almost every one died young because of hip dysplasia. It's something that can be tested for in breeding stock prior to breeding, which ultimately leads to a stronger breed of dog.

For those not interested in strengthening a breed, they can adopt dogs. If we stuck to that for just 5 years, stopping all backyard breeding and accidental breeding and puppy mills (impossible I know, but just think!) this would be a very different country for animals.

The sad fact is because we can't stop those people from breeding, we will continue to have to kill animals. Millions every year. And those that aren't interested in improving a breed, but insist on purchasing from a breeder are essentially killing a shelter dog. I've been guilty of it many years ago before I bothered to do my research. And I know people that have purchased from breeders. While in theory I don't believe in what they did, I know many that are phenomenal pet owners. I may not support the decision, but as long as they are responsible pet owners and not breeding themselves, I try very hard to .

I agree, just think the article is a little misleading. If someone wants to help a shelter dog, the best way is to adopt one.