Doxie Pups

[Fran27]

I agree...

I remember a post not long ago about a puppy that swallowed something, and the guy was going to have to give the puppy away if it didn't go through, because he wouldn't be able to afford the surgery... And I've read other similar stories on these forums.

Honestly, if I was a breeder... I would not sell my dog to people who wouldn't be able to afford an emergency. I know that if low income people couldn't have dogs, there would be much more dying in shelters though, so I'm definitely not against it, I just wish more of them had a plan in case of emergency.

 

[noludoru]

5. Claim that you are just trying to produce good pets, therefore good pets are all you need for breeding.

6. When asked about health testing, enthusiastically point out that your bitch had a health checkup before breeding.

7. Be sure to mention that you do not need to run such health tests as OFA, CERF, thyroid, cardiac, patellas, etc., because your dogs look healthy and had no visible problems at their last vet checkup.

8. Point out that these tests cost too much and would cut into your profit margin. Be sure to champion the right of poor people to breed dogs.


9. Confidently assure worried rescuers that no puppy you produce, or any of their puppies or grandpuppies or great-grandpuppies will end up in shelters because you have a bunch of friends who have told you that they'd like a pup from your bitch.

10. Point out that you don't need Championships or working titles on your dogs because you are breeding for temperament and your dog is really sweet.

25. If all else fails, tell everyone who criticizes you to get a life.

Eek.

You beat me to it. *scowl* *pout*

GREAT posts everyone, especially Baha, Red, Jessie, Mary... Heartwarming to read.