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t3hsilentone — Reputable Vs. Backyard Breeders stamp
Published: 2012-10-04 03:41:25 +0000 UTC; Views: 2470; Favourites: 108; Downloads: 0
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Requested by *sassawj
From the FAQs @ #stopBSL :
What is a responsible breeder?A responsible and ethical breeder, often also called a reputable breeder, breeds quality registered purebred dogs for the betterment and preservation of the breed. There are many more important factors that make up a true responsible breeder, you can read about Responsible Breeders vs. Backyard Breeders here.
Unlike an irresponsible, "backyard" breeder which is discussed about below, a responsible and ethical breeder is very dedicated to their breed (or breeds) that they have chosen to raise, such a breeder breeds solely to improve their breed of choice by breeding only the very best specimens that are physically and temperamentally sound, healthy and cleared of any genetic defects, while always keeping the best interest of their breeding stock and the puppies they produce in mind and holding their health and general welfare above all other things, even above recuperating any financial losses from taking on the task of breeding responsibly and ethically as such a breeder does not breed for profit.
We also have an informative blog "What to Know About Reputable vs. Backyard Breeding " put together by one of our fabulous administrators, ~xxshaelxx ; this educational read discusses the important differences between breeders, please take the time to read over this if you want to better understand the qualities that make a responsible, ethical & reputable breeder and what are the red flags to watch out for that are sure signs of an irresponsible or "backyard" breeder.
What is a "backyard breeder" & why are you against them? Many are under the impression that a "backyard" breeder is merely one that breeds dogs at home or in their backyard which is incorrect and is a common misconception because of the terminology. A "backyard breeder" or BYB, also called a "profit breeder" or is just referred to as an irresponsible breeder, is a self-proclaimed breeder that breeds dogs without going about it responsibly or ethically - no matter where the breeding takes place and no matter where the dogs are housed because that is irrelevant - and unlike a responsible and ethical breeder, this type of breeder is known to breed solely for profit or for other purposes which are put above the well-being of their dogs and the puppies they produce, this kind of breeder typically produces only pet-quality dogs, either purebred or mutt, often carrying genetic disorders and inheriting poor, unstable temperaments.
"Backyard" breeders are often the biggest factors in genetic disorders found among dogs especially of purebred ancestry, such irresponsible breeding practices are one of the prime reasons for breed-specific legislation coming into place in multiple ways such as producing puppies from breeding stock with unstable temperaments and aggressive tendencies; alongside with puppy mills, "backyard" breeders are the main contributors to the already overabundance of unwanted dogs left on the streets and in animal shelters all across the nation and even worldwide.
With that being said, #stopBSL 's stance against such breeding practices is expected to be well understood. Here at #stopBSL , we do not condone such irresponsible or "backyard" breeding and wish to discourage it through education and raising awareness.
What is a puppy mill? A puppy mill, also called a commercial kennel, is a large-scale breeding operation that mass produces puppies for profit. Animals used as breeding stock are known to be kept in overcrowded and undersized wired cages, forced to live in deplorable conditions and are often denied basic and necessary veterinary care. Unfortunately, puppy mills are very legal, "wholesale" operations that sell to pet stores for resale are required to be licensed, to adhere to certain, minimal standards of care and be routinely inspected by the United States Department of Agriculture through the Animal Welfare Act but puppy mill operators are seldom punished for not meeting those standards or for blatant animal cruelty.
What To Know About Reputable vs. Backyard Breeding Finding A Responsible Breeder Recognizing An Unethical Breeder How To Purchase A Purebred Puppy Finding A Responsible Breeder - Myths & Facts Questions To Ask Your Breeder Credit given:
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Referenced ~xxshaelxx 's breeder chart-> [link]
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Comments: 19
Thank you so much for making this stamp! So many people these days seem to think that all dog breeders are evil, money-hungry animal abusers, when that's so untrue.
My family raises a specific breed of dogs, and we make so many sacrifices to care for them every day. We hardly make any profit when we sell them, but we love them too much to give up the business!
Responsible, ethical breeders help protect pure-breeds!
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So true....and I intensely HATE Puppy Mills as well. 
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When we raise a litter, we don't make any profit. Our dogs are weaned onto raw food, and the ones we keep stay on that till the day they die. It's not cheap, but darnit, our dogs are HEATHY.
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THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!!!
The biggest problem I am running into now a days, even with my line of work as an animal control officer, is that everyone seems to think that all breeders are the same; which as a responsible AKC breeder, it pisses me off and highly insults me each time.
My dogs are my family, they sleep on my bed and live in my house, and any time we have puppy's they are genetics tested, and already have homes lined up for them. Not to mention the owners have to sign a written and agreed upon contract before they so much as think anything else.
*ugh*...this is my biggest pet peeve, so thank you for clarifying the difference's!
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I wish there were only responsible breeders... Too many people think that just because someone is a registered breeder, that they must be a responsible breeder.... Not true!
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Oh my gosh yes. My mom breeds basenjis and we know quite a few other breeders that are in the dog show confirmation circuit, but since we're from Missouri (Puppy Mill Capitol of 'Murica, woo...) there's so much confusing between the two around here...
There's a puppy farm on the way to my dad's house that I just wonder how they get away with it.
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Heather, I am in love with this stamp. Cannot thank you enough for taking the time to put this together at my request. This stamp is incredibly helpful, educational, it definitely raises so many points that many miss when trying to differentiate a backyard breeder and a responsible / reputable breeder, and it is beautifully done, the graphics are excellent. This is going right on my front page with the rest of my favorite animal support stamps. THANK YOU for taking my request, this is fantastic.
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Great stamp C:
But people have to be careful, too! A lot of 'reputable' breeders, even ones that breed show quality dogs, won't necessarily take the time to make sure their dogs are in the best health or temperament. When I was a child my parents bought two show quality GSDs (two years apart) from two different 'reputable' breeders in different states. The first shepherd had the largest array of serious health problems you've ever seen, and the second got kicked out of puppy classes for being vicious and uncontrollable (and never changed, despite multiple attempts on our own and professional training).
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Indeed. There are "show mills", too.
It's important to ask to see the health certs. And there are different ones needed depending on the breed, but some of the basics would include OFA and CERF. It's also a good idea to do research on the scores for these different tests.
Haha, sorry, Imma bit of a nerd. Though it has been a while since I researched this stuff, so I am a little rusty.
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It's okay, I'm a nerd too! :> Especially when it comes to all things dog
Yeah, my parents didn't really understand the first thing about breeders or buying a good quality dog, and ended up paying the price. Health and temperament is so important, especially in a dog like a GSD. We ended up with some crazy messed up pooches. You can imagine their confusion when I decided to start collecting mutts off the street who were much healthier and more even tempered than their show quality dogs XD
But UGH the lack of health mandates in most shows just makes me angry why can we not have dogs that really line up with the breed description without them having like 10000 mutant diseases from hell
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Yeah. Plus some of the breed standards should be revised, I think.
I don't know much about where my late GSD came from, but I doubt she came from a reputable breeder. Still, turned out to be a good dog. Had some dog aggression issues, but was pretty healthy overall.
I suspect that health problems are more likely to be experienced in a puppy mill dog than a BYB dog, even though neither are good, but I have nothing to back that up.
I have a relative who keeps trying to breed his GSD...she hasn't been getting pregnant the last couple of years, though, despite his efforts. Which is a good thing, in more ways than one. (Besides me not approving of his breeding practices, the guy had some health problems come up lately that would have made it hard for him to take care of the litter properly.)
Even if I don't agree with him breeding her, the dog seems to have a good home otherwise.
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I think it depends on the breed for the BYB v. puppy mill health issue. Some dogs are just so much more prone to health problems (GSDs being one, brachycephalic breeds, larger breeds that get HD or parvo) that if the two parents aren't well checked for a clean bill of health (breeding wise, not just standard pet health) then the puppies will have problems. In a puppy mill it's far more likely for the litters to be non-purebred, and so while they may be sick it's not necessarily some sort of disease or ailment. That is until you start looking at the 'teacup' mills but I'm not even going to go there
To me there's a difference between breeding a family pet with the intentions of keeping the puppies at home or in friend circles, and breeding dogs to sell. You have no idea how many "AKC registered pit bull puppies for sale!!!" signs I've been seeing lately, and it's driving me mad
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How is that any different than a reputable breeder?
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Sorry, only saw the first slide.
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