03/25/2024
Your purchase of a well-bred, purebred puppy did not sentence another dog to death!
Most well-bred bully puppies take their first breath in their breeder’s hands.
What does well-bred mean? Is well-bred the same as purebred?
No, it’s not! You can buy so-called ABKC or UKC registered, pure-bred bully on the side of the road, on Kijiji, Craig’s list, or at a pet store. Many purebred dogs that end up in shelters and rescues are coming from breeders who only breed to make a profit with no care about the health and well-being of their dogs. These dogs are neglected, overbred, in**ed, and never health tested for genetic diseases. A well-bred dog is so much more than purebred or “with papers.” A well-bred dog comes from parents who have had proper health testing, and they come from proven lines. Their parents compete at dog shows and prove themselves to be worthy examples of the breed. The parents are of age to even have health testing done and their breeders are educated in canine anatomy, genetics, nutrition, conformation, and selective breeding practices, to name just a few.
There are so many diseases and health defects possible in dogs that it is imperative to support only responsible breeders.
Blindness, deafness, epilepsy, hip dysplasia, the list goes on and on. By seeking out a well-bred dog from a responsible breeder, you know your dog will be free of genetic disorders because breeders are only choosing to breed the best of the best to produce wonderful pets and working dogs.
No, your purchase of a well-bred purebred puppy did not sentence another dog to death!
Your purchase of a well-bred purebred puppy did not cause an increase in the number of dogs in the shelters! Shelters and rescues rely on donations, volunteers, and adoptions to function, and they often work closely with animal rights activists.
As a result, they discourage dog breeding and spread negative messages about breeders in general, in order to promote the adoption of shelter and rescue dogs. While it is important to recognize that not all breeders are responsible or ethical, it is also important to recognize that breeding can be done responsibly and ethically and that there are many breeders who are committed to improving the health and well-being of their breeds and bloodline.
Contrary to popular belief, Ontario does not have an excess of domestic dogs that need to be euthanized. In fact, a significant number of dogs and puppies available for adoption in Ontario are imported from other countries. During the COVID-19 pandemic, when international travel was restricted, many shelters saw a decrease, in the number of available dogs, or even ran out entirely. It is important to recognize that the demand for puppies in Ontario drives the breeding and export of dogs from other countries. Many countries are breeding and supplying American & Canadian consumers with puppies.
By supporting responsible breeders we can help reduce the demand for puppies from these countries and promote animal welfare.
Reputable breeders play a valuable role in promoting the health and welfare of their breeds. These breeders carefully select their breeding dogs based on health and temperament testing, study pedigrees, and ensure that they are worthy of being bred.
By doing so, they are not contributing to the number of homeless dogs.
In fact, responsible breeding practices improve the health and well-being of individual dogs and of the breed as a whole. The issue of homeless dogs is a complex one, and it is not caused by reputable breeders or those who purchase from them. Yours Truly Winter_Bullies Follow for more tips! Photo from Levi & Nes From Blue ❌ Biggy 🧬
