Is “ reputable breeder” an oxymoron?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My dog doesn't look anything like a pittie. He doesn't act like the stereotypical (by the people like the idiot above who thinks their jaws lock) pit bull.

But I had him tested, and he's more pittie than anything else.

I do think shelters are right to require that adopted dogs be spayed/neutered, because there are just too many dogs. But I also think we should stop breeding anything brachycephalic breeds, because they have too many health problems. I get that we all love our dogs, but we shouldn't be sentencing dogs to potentially miserable lives because of our sentimental attachment to certain breeds

Sorry, but ‘pitties’ should be put down. They are simply not safe to have around other people or animals.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My dog doesn't look anything like a pittie. He doesn't act like the stereotypical (by the people like the idiot above who thinks their jaws lock) pit bull.

But I had him tested, and he's more pittie than anything else.

I do think shelters are right to require that adopted dogs be spayed/neutered, because there are just too many dogs. But I also think we should stop breeding anything brachycephalic breeds, because they have too many health problems. I get that we all love our dogs, but we shouldn't be sentencing dogs to potentially miserable lives because of our sentimental attachment to certain breeds

Sorry, but ‘pitties’ should be put down. They are simply not safe to have around other people or animals.

Sorry, but 'people' who are this gullible should be put down, as they lack critical thinking skills in a way that's not safe around other people or animals.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My dog doesn't look anything like a pittie. He doesn't act like the stereotypical (by the people like the idiot above who thinks their jaws lock) pit bull.

But I had him tested, and he's more pittie than anything else.

I do think shelters are right to require that adopted dogs be spayed/neutered, because there are just too many dogs. But I also think we should stop breeding anything brachycephalic breeds, because they have too many health problems. I get that we all love our dogs, but we shouldn't be sentencing dogs to potentially miserable lives because of our sentimental attachment to certain breeds

Sorry, but ‘pitties’ should be put down. They are simply not safe to have around other people or animals.

Logistically, how would you find all the dogs with any bully breed in them? You can’t tell by looking. You can't tell by testing temperament.

[Anonymous]

A reputable breeder will stop breeding when they see lots of the breed in rescue. The breeder I got my first pug from (adopted her as an adult as a retired breeder) did that. My dog had a full litter the first time, two babies and a c section the next time and the last time one baby and a c section with spay. My veterinarian said that’s what a responsible breeder does—max three litters, and stop breeding when they only have small litters and need c sections.

The breeder said she usually keeps the dogs as pets when they’re done breeding but this particular one was having a hard time living with five other dogs so she adopted her out so she could have more attention. She said it was really hard but she has thanked me several times over the years for giving her the life she couldn’t.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My dog doesn't look anything like a pittie. He doesn't act like the stereotypical (by the people like the idiot above who thinks their jaws lock) pit bull.

But I had him tested, and he's more pittie than anything else.

I do think shelters are right to require that adopted dogs be spayed/neutered, because there are just too many dogs. But I also think we should stop breeding anything brachycephalic breeds, because they have too many health problems. I get that we all love our dogs, but we shouldn't be sentencing dogs to potentially miserable lives because of our sentimental attachment to certain breeds

I'm the PP that you think is an idiot. Try actually reading my post. I didn't say that their jaws lock. I said the dogs bite and lock on. As in, they instinctively hang on to their "prey". These dogs don't just bite and let go.

Maybe don't use the word "lock," then

Oh, good grief.
Maybe just admit that the overwhelming evidence is that these dogs are responsible for an outsized number of deadly dog attacks.
I understand that a lot has to do with how the dogs are raised. Any dog has the capacity to be dangerous. I also know that many shelters in this area are getting "pitties" from backyard breeders and surrenders that were involved or closely associated with nefarious activities, some of whom have shown a history of aggression, but that info is either whitewashed or omitted completely from the dog's history in the hopes that some unsuspecting family will take in these "terrier mixes".
If you think that's not happening at shelters, you're very naive.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My dog doesn't look anything like a pittie. He doesn't act like the stereotypical (by the people like the idiot above who thinks their jaws lock) pit bull.

But I had him tested, and he's more pittie than anything else.

I do think shelters are right to require that adopted dogs be spayed/neutered, because there are just too many dogs. But I also think we should stop breeding anything brachycephalic breeds, because they have too many health problems. I get that we all love our dogs, but we shouldn't be sentencing dogs to potentially miserable lives because of our sentimental attachment to certain breeds

I'm the PP that you think is an idiot. Try actually reading my post. I didn't say that their jaws lock. I said the dogs bite and lock on. As in, they instinctively hang on to their "prey". These dogs don't just bite and let go.

Maybe don't use the word "lock," then

Oh, good grief.
Maybe just admit that the overwhelming evidence is that these dogs are responsible for an outsized number of deadly dog attacks.
I understand that a lot has to do with how the dogs are raised. Any dog has the capacity to be dangerous. I also know that many shelters in this area are getting "pitties" from backyard breeders and surrenders that were involved or closely associated with nefarious activities, some of whom have shown a history of aggression, but that info is either whitewashed or omitted completely from the dog's history in the hopes that some unsuspecting family will take in these "terrier mixes".
If you think that's not happening at shelters, you're very naive.

Clickbait isn't "overwhelming evidence". Facts or GTFO, and you won't have any, because in order to have the "overwhelming evidence" you claim to cite, you'd need the total number of dogs of all 5 breeds under the "pit bull" umbrella, and the bite stats for each, along with accurate information for at least the other top 20 "aggressive breeds", and you don't have this. You have the same clickbait nonsense clowns pull on the other thread, because the "facts" aren't at all what you claim.

Calling other people naive from a clearly-ignorant position is a ridiculous move.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My dog doesn't look anything like a pittie. He doesn't act like the stereotypical (by the people like the idiot above who thinks their jaws lock) pit bull.

But I had him tested, and he's more pittie than anything else.

I do think shelters are right to require that adopted dogs be spayed/neutered, because there are just too many dogs. But I also think we should stop breeding anything brachycephalic breeds, because they have too many health problems. I get that we all love our dogs, but we shouldn't be sentencing dogs to potentially miserable lives because of our sentimental attachment to certain breeds

Sorry, but ‘pitties’ should be put down. They are simply not safe to have around other people or animals.

Sorry, but 'people' who are this gullible should be put down, as they lack critical thinking skills in a way that's not safe around other people or animals.

Pitbulls are no longer allowed in public housing where I live. There’s a reason for that. Get over your pit obsession (and lay off the tattoos while you’re at it).

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Yes

I personally believe that all domestic pet breeding should be banned by federal law and should apply to anyone who purposefully or “accidentally” breeds any domestic animal that is or can be kept as a pet.

Agreed. There is no need for additional pets.

The only truly reputable breeders are breeding for purpose: LSGs, hunting dogs, etc. There are limited purposes where breeding for a specific function is ethical, and anything else is for profit, regardless of how you spin it. Hybrid breeders are the worst, and "designer dogs" are an abomination.

No housepet-level dog needs to be purebred, and no reputable breeder would sell one for such a purpose. Then again, most of the people who own dogs right now really shouldn't, so I think greater licensing restrictions are in order all around.

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