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So You Want To Be A Breeder?
This is a decision that should not be taken light heartedly. It is a huge responsibility. In my opinion, no female should ever be bred, unless it is with the intention of preserving and improving your purebred registered breed. Check out your local SPCA, and you tell me if we need any more unwanted puppies and adult dogs in this world. I recently looked in the local paper to see how many dogs were being offered for sale. It was absolutely heartbreaking to see over 300 ads from people trying to sell puppies. These were ads, so you can imagine how many puppies are within these 300 ads that people were trying to find homes for. Crossbreeds are being bred at alarming rates. Any individual who breeds dogs for the sole purpose of making money is not a breeder ~ there are people who mass produce puppies and don't care whether they end up in the SPCA, in a pet store window, or out on the street begging for food and a home to go to. On my home page, you will see my statement at the bottom of the page, and it says "We are responsible for what we breed". When a responsible breeder plans a breeding, they put much research into finding the ideal sire for the litter, that will not only complement the bitch, they will also consider the health and strength of the line. Your aim, as a breeder, is to produce strong, healthy puppies that are very good representatives of your breed. The founders of your breed worked very hard at creating the breed, and it is now your responsiblity to do your very best to preserve, maintain and contribute to that breed. Breeding is very hard work, and you bear a great responsibility with each and every litter that you produce. It is ultimately your responsibility to ensure that these puppies are found wonderful homes, and your responsibility continues, if the home for whatever reason, can no longer keep this dog. You then, as a responsible breeder should take that dog back into your care, and find the best home possible to ensure that dog is happy for the rest of it's life. If you cannot take him/her back into your home, you can play a significant role in the placement of the dog. A breeder spends many a sleepless night during whelping and after care of the litter. It is a messy job when puppies need cleaning religiously during the day and at night. You must have a keen eye to know whether your puppies are doing well, or if you see a problem arising. Many a heartbreak has occurred rearing puppies and during whelping. There are no guarantees! The next time you call an ad from the paper, and you find the breeder on the end of the phone very straight to the point, and asking you many questions that you don't understand why you are being asked ~ you are likely speaking to a responsible breeder that wants to know who, what, where, when and why! Respect their questions, it is very important to them, it is their right, and they are acting on the puppies best interests!
(c)copyright 2007 Danny DeTonnancour
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