Pet Store Supports Puppy Mills

[Reefer Rob]

Originally Posted by reef_raf

dogs should be bred and sold by qualified and caring breeders who have the experience to produce great dogs that aren't going to end up with tons of medical issues or mental issues.

It is very rare to find a breeder like this. Almost nobody waits until the hips are checked before they even show a dog, and if you've spent a ton of money getting a CKC championship on your puppy most can hardly wait to breed them. Honestly, barnyard dogs most often make the better, healthier pets.

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by Reefer Rob

It is very rare to find a breeder like this.

Well, most of the breeders I've researched do this, so I guess it's how hard you're willing to look. I agree some (many?) "breeders" don't, but then I wouldn't really call them professional breeders.
And yes, barnyard mutts do make great pets, and cross breeds do seem to avoid many of the inherent problems of either of the parents, but if you're looking for a purebred, like I am ( I need particular abilities), I need to research and find suitable breeders.

[chevyjaxon]

I bought my Dog from the S.P.C.A simply because i dont support any pet stores period i do buy fish from there but that is the only exception the animals in the spca come from irresponsible owners who did not think before taking this animal home the animal did not ask to end up in the shelter. the people who breed are there simply to make their wallets fat and dont care if the animal they put in the pet store ever gets a home. the bottom line is Pet stores are there purely for profit the spca will only charge you the amount it costs for them to board an animal. just thinking about this topic makes me so angry i cannot even think oh yeah did i mention that it should not even matter what breed the dog is they all think and feel and only do what you teach them even the most crossbread dog is capable of the most amazing things ive had many dogs in my life and all of them have impressed me with there abillity to learn and not one was pure bred
BTW this is what you can get from the SPCA he is not pure bred by anymeans but he is my best freind
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