Rescue dog snobbery?

[yoko]

For me I've always had the opposite problem.

When I first got yoshi I wanted to do do much with her like agility and dock diving but when I first called and asked the lady was super nice and inviting at the end of the call she was like 'btw what breed is yoshi?' When I said she was a mutt she was like'oh well this is more for people who are serious about their dogs'

After that I just realized I didn't want to be a part of that hateful community now or ever.

 

[AdrianneIsabel]

we have a sign here that says the best Q is a resQ, I hope you can did a facility like ours if you ever consider competitive dog sports again.

 

[Emily]

After that I just realized I didn't want to be a part of that hateful community now or ever.

Wow. I was sympathetic until you decided there was an entire "hateful community" out there from ONE interaction. That is outright offensive to the many who have fought for and cheered on those of us competing with mixed breeds.

But I dunno I've just competed within and won against that "hateful community" with my mixed breed.

 

[yoko]

Wow. I was sympathetic until you decided there was an entire "hateful community" out there from ONE interaction. That is outright offensive to the many who have fought for and cheered on those of us competing with mixed breeds.

But I dunno I've just competed within and won against that "hateful community" with my mixed breed.

I'm sorry you feel that way but she is a representative of the community to new people inquiring about it. If that's the welcome please excuse me for not wanting to deal with that behavior while doing something that is suppose to be fun

 

[JessLough]

Meh, it's not like people who go to breeders don't have the same attitude.

 

[Toller_08]

I feel like that at work sometimes. I work in a pet food store, and people tell me all about their adopted dogs from rescue and how perfect and wonderful they are, and how they just give so much more love and appreciation than the average dog... and then they want to hear about my dogs. Who are all from breeders. Some of them look at me like I'm a horrible person, but usually I tell them that we have adopted in the past and that makes them feel better. They still don't get why (especially having had the experience of adopting) I'd go to a breeder though.

Aside from work though, I don't think I've ever been shamed for going the breeder route when out with my dogs. Probably because I have Dobermans, and the only people who talk to me just want to know: if I am breeding them, if I will breed them to their king Dobermans, who I got them from so they can have one, or they seem to think that Dobermans only come from breeders. Plus, their ears are a much larger and more controversial topic than where they came from often times as well. And with Dance, being what people think is a rare breed, they also assume that the only place to get a toller would be from a breeder. But I have been asked why I specifically needed a toller rather than a medium sized rescue dog when I tell them what she is.

When I had my 'rescues'/adopted dogs, I never got any attitude from breeders. Granted, they were purebred rescues, but still. It's been my experience that pro-rescue people can be a lot more judgemental of people that choose the breeder route than the other way around, although it can certainly be there on both sides.

 

[SevenSins]

Meh, it's not like people who go to breeders don't have the same attitude.

I've only ever heard of one (a nutter Boxer breeder) who would refuse to sell a puppy to a home if the person owned a rescue dog or mutt.

 

[rubygirl]

I think there are extremists on either side. It all depends on how you react and internalize. If it offends you (which, either way it shouldn't as long as you aquired the dog from a good breeder/rescue) then you are caring too much about people's opinions.
One thing people don't understand is that there are also a lot of shady "rescues" that people can "adopt" a dog from... sometimes they are as good as a byb...

 

[JessLough]

I've only ever heard of one (a nutter Boxer breeder) who would refuse to sell a puppy to a home if the person owned a rescue dog or mutt.

I couldn't tell you how many tines people will run when they hear my dog is a mutt/rescue, because she is obviously disgusting and since they were touching her theh will nlw make their own dogs disgusting mutts.

Or the anount of times I've been told my dogs life is worth less.

 

[Linds]

I've never really got any grief for any of my dogs from a breeder or not.

I mean, most people at first assume Traveler and Didgie are mixes (more so when out alone, together they tend to see a theme going) and when told they aren't a mix they are either more interested in the breed or how I found them or to busy pretending they knew what they were all along than spending time to lecture me.

I had one women I worked with lecture me before I got Traveler about not rescuing but since she's never owned a dog I really didn't care what she had to say.

On the flip side I never got any grief from people for Kaylee though I did get a lot of "Ohh, she's a rescue? Abused huh? Poor girl" at which point I would tell them she wasn't beaten or abused, she just has poor nerves.

 

[Renee750il]

You run into that just across breed lines, too. I've had that from the Border Collie people here -- if it's not a BC it's worthless for herding and not welcome.

 

[Linds]

You run into that just across breed lines, too. I've had that from the Border Collie people here -- if it's not a BC it's worthless for herding and not welcome.

I've seen that more from some of my Australian groups "If it's not a Border Collie or maybe a Kelpie" then why would you have it, it's not good.

I never did figure out why some of the people were on my Koolie groups when all they did was say how worthless Koolies are. I'm sure that's seen in all breed groups like you said.

 

[OwnedByBCs]

Meh, it's not like people who go to breeders don't have the same attitude.

Uhm... I certainly don't have the same attitude. I love rescues, I have had some over the years- I love purebreds too, and I breed them.

I don't have purebred dogs because I think they are superior, I have them because I needed a very specific set of traits that only Border Collies could fit. I still foster dogs when I can. I rarely meet people who breed or show purebred dogs that are "against" mix breeds. Almost all the (good) breeders I know are happy to send potential puppy buyers to rescues when the person in question would be suitable for a rescue.

 

[MandyPug]

Izzie is what I consider a rescue. I'm her second home. People go "aww and look what she turned into! You did a good job with her!" Umm well, she was still 12 weeks old when i got her. Not a neglected adult dog.

When I have rescues in my work they talk to me about rescuing and I make a point of mentioning that my next dog will be from a reputable breeder but i do support rescues and donate to them. Ones I know personally are on my side, others that are die hard "don't breed or buy while shelter dogs die" look at me like I'm a murderer and can't fathom why I want to be involved in purebred dogs. When I was set on getting a JRT from a breeder this one JRT rescue woman kept offering me her partially blind 9 year old foster dog with liver issues saying I must rescue. Yeah, no. Not what I'm looking for.

On the flip side, pug breeders/exhibitors look at me like I'm a freak with my out of standard rescue pug.

 

[*blackrose]

I'm pro breeder and pro rescue. I've had this discussion with Mike countless times. He doesn't understand why anyone would ever pay money to get a dog when so many are being rehomed/adopted out for free/cheap from private parties ("I'm having a baby and don't have time for the dog") or shelters that are overflowing. To him, a dog is a dog is a dog. As long as it is the right size and gender, and has a good temperament, he could care less what its pedigree is. When I told him I was planning on getting a male black Lab and was contacting breeders and such, he absolutely couldn't believe I was planning on spending $900 for one (and I didn't tell him the total price would be $1200, with a $300 deposit). Since most breeders people come across are less than stellar, I would agree that purchasing a BYB dog for $500 is just stupid when you can get the same quality of dog from a rehome or shelter for less than $50, and you're helping a dog out.
But I explained to him that, for people who NEED to know the lineage of their dog in terms of health, temperament, and conformation for working, sporting, or even companion reasons, paying $1200 (or more) for a well bred dog from a reputable breeder makes sense.

Lucky for us, I suppose, Seabees fits all of my criteria and his as well, so she's the perfect compromise dog. LOL

 

[Doberluv]

I just like dogs as a species. If anyone acts snobby like that they are just busy bodies. And I think they're missing out on what dogs really are.

I wouldn't give a darn what those people think about where I got my dog. It's none of their business.

 

[JessLough]

Uhm... I certainly don't have the same attitude. I love rescues, I have had some over the years- I love purebreds too, and I breed them.

I don't have purebred dogs because I think they are superior, I have them because I needed a very specific set of traits that only Border Collies could fit. I still foster dogs when I can. I rarely meet people who breed or show purebred dogs that are "against" mix breeds. Almost all the (good) breeders I know are happy to send potential puppy buyers to rescues when the person in question would be suitable for a rescue.

I didn't say all, i mean, i don't think somebody is snobby for not getting a rescue dog. I still see the snobbiness from parties on both sides, it's definitely not just those who rescue.

 

[SevenSins]

I couldn't tell you how many tines people will run when they hear my dog is a mutt/rescue, because she is obviously disgusting and since they were touching her theh will nlw make their own dogs disgusting mutts.

Or the anount of times I've been told my dogs life is worth less.

Out of curiosity, what was the exact context and wording of these statements?

 

[Romy]

I've only ever heard of one (a nutter Boxer breeder) who would refuse to sell a puppy to a home if the person owned a rescue dog or mutt.

Are you talking about that weird lady in BC who somehow possesses the only surviving "real" German boxers on planet Earth? If so, I don't think she counts. :rofl1:

 

[Paige]

I find this so odd. People always comment on my dog in a positive light. Uusally asking me how I got his coat so darn nice. No one cares what breed he is and they usually guess a Berner mix.