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I don’t brevridge an ED for a decent sized non profit making 225K a year but I bet most purebred breeders make a tenth of that. They usually do one litter a year, and have to pay stud fees, vet bills, food for the mom, supplies for the pups, genetic testing, website hosting and maybe design, AKc registration fees. I really shout they clear more than 10K a litter. They are doing it because they like the dogs. That’s the real breeders.

I think there is a market for the old school backyard breeder like we had in the 20th century — like my great uncle who had hunting dogs, would let the best one get together with his buddies’ best dogs, then they’d each keep a pup and sell or give away the rest. No fancy registration or genetic testing just a couple of people who thought their dogs were great and wanted another one like it. The Amish seem to be filling that market gap but it’s totally unclear whether they have the same interests as the 20th century backyard breeder who really knew the temperment and health of the dogs involved. The old school backyard breeders were more like canine yentas — “such a match I have for you! So beautiful! Such a sweet personality! A strong back! And brings back the best ducks!”

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Anonymous wrote:I don’t brevridge an ED for a decent sized non profit making 225K a year but I bet most purebred breeders make a tenth of that. They usually do one litter a year, and have to pay stud fees, vet bills, food for the mom, supplies for the pups, genetic testing, website hosting and maybe design, AKc registration fees. I really shout they clear more than 10K a litter. They are doing it because they like the dogs. That’s the real breeders.

I think there is a market for the old school backyard breeder like we had in the 20th century — like my great uncle who had hunting dogs, would let the best one get together with his buddies’ best dogs, then they’d each keep a pup and sell or give away the rest. No fancy registration or genetic testing just a couple of people who thought their dogs were great and wanted another one like it. The Amish seem to be filling that market gap but it’s totally unclear whether they have the same interests as the 20th century backyard breeder who really knew the temperment and health of the dogs involved. The old school backyard breeders were more like canine yentas — “such a match I have for you! So beautiful! Such a sweet personality! A strong back! And brings back the best ducks!”

Our backyard breeder is not making anything close to that. And this rescue is a money making business.

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I have two dogs from breeders... I dont say I "adopted" them lol. I bought em.

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Anonymous wrote:I don’t brevridge an ED for a decent sized non profit making 225K a year but I bet most purebred breeders make a tenth of that. They usually do one litter a year, and have to pay stud fees, vet bills, food for the mom, supplies for the pups, genetic testing, website hosting and maybe design, AKc registration fees. I really shout they clear more than 10K a litter. They are doing it because they like the dogs. That’s the real breeders.

I think there is a market for the old school backyard breeder like we had in the 20th century — like my great uncle who had hunting dogs, would let the best one get together with his buddies’ best dogs, then they’d each keep a pup and sell or give away the rest. No fancy registration or genetic testing just a couple of people who thought their dogs were great and wanted another one like it. The Amish seem to be filling that market gap but it’s totally unclear whether they have the same interests as the 20th century backyard breeder who really knew the temperment and health of the dogs involved. The old school backyard breeders were more like canine yentas — “such a match I have for you! So beautiful! Such a sweet personality! A strong back! And brings back the best ducks!”

you’re kidding yourself if you think they only have one litter a year. But let’s assume everything you said is correct, 10k is easy month for breeding dogs in your back yard or shed. You can work at the Same time, or not. Most dog breeders or not in your income bracket so an extra 10k a year is a lot. It’s easy money, at the detriment of the thousands of dogs being put down every day.

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Anonymous wrote:You are buying a puppy, not adopting one. I really hate that cutesy disingenuous statement from buyers & breeders.

I mean this sincerely: How is getting a puppy from a rescue an "adoption," and researching carefully and finding a puppy to preserve a breed somehow not also "adopting" a dog to be a member of your family?

Adopting a dog from a not for profit rescue organization usually involves paying a fee that covers a portion of the vetting they've done. The fee typically covers just a fraction of those costs and the organization does periodic fundraisers etc. to cover the rest. (Fees are sometimes waived for senior dogs, which are harder to place). When you adopt a dog from a shelter or rescue organization, you are giving a second chance to that dog which may have been abandoned, surrendered by their previous owners, or rescued from a situation of neglect or abuse. That makes room for another such dog in the rescue or shelter, who may otherwise have had to be euthanized. Adopting saves dogs' lives.

Buying a dog from a breeder or a pet shop involves paying for a product, namely a purebred dog (or a mix that is highly desirable to you). The breeder is in the business of producing that product and presumably profits from their sales.

Same/same.

Both adopters are paying for their dog. Both fees cover the expenses of caring for the dog or puppy.

The fact that one dog was in a bad situation doesn’t negate that both dogs are adopted into their new homes.

Incorrect.
Rescue orgs are generally non-profit. The adoption fees go into caring and rescuing other dogs. For example, a puppy at a rescue doesn't cost them $500, but that fee goes towards the surgery for the dog they just picked up that was hit by a car. That fee goes towards medications for the elderly dog that was abandoned because the owner cant afford medication. All of those fees go back into the rescue to help care for and save other dogs. For-profit organizations do not do this.

And I'm not anti-breeder. GOOD breeders are doing really good things. GOOD breeders are breeding health back into breeds like pugs/bostons/frenchies - dogs that have been so poorly bred that they can barely go for a walk without hyperventilating. Good breeders care for their animals, and have contracts to return the dog to them if you can no longer care for it. Good breeders are testing for medical issues and alerting you up front.

I do think there should be better resources for people to find the good breeders. I understand that a rescue isnt for everyone. But resorting to puppy mills and supporting animal cruelty is not the answer.

I agree with every word, and I’m the PP you replied to.

I still think in both situations the families are adopting a dog. I have two dogs from two responsible breeders who don’t advertise, but are found word of mouth through the show circuit.

I’m not sure where you disagree with me.

[PP]

You purchased a commodity, did not adopt. Your dog was born to put $$ in the breeders pocket. I think "adopt" should be saved for rescues. I think I got side tracked from the various posts rather than discussing the terminology. I'm glad you bought from a responsible breeder though! Now, pics?

Responsible breeders breed for the betterment of the breed—not to “put money in the breeders pocket.”

Responsible breeders aren’t the same as backyard breeders. Clearly you don’t know what you're talking about.

You can “think” all you want about the word adopt, but it isn’t reserved for rescues.

[PP]

Breeders are in the biz to better the breed AND make money. It's literally their job, how they support their families and pay their mortgage.

And, so are those rescues. They are often taking a salary to support their families and pay their mortgage. You think many of the rescues are doing it out of the goodness of their heart? Nope.

Uh yes. Have you met fosters or rescue volunteers? That's exactly what theyre doing. They have a pure love of animals and want to help them.

The head of the rescue usually gets a salary. If the rest of you want to volunteer, that's great but let's not pretend these rescues aren't charging money and getting donations are not a business with paid employees.

And, if you truly loved animals you'd adopt instead of fostering. Not fair to the dog to be bounced around constantly.

Wow that’s so rude! Fosters are such amazing people, how dare you say that.

[Anonymous]

We bought Roxy from the county dog pound. I think she cost around $150, which included a bag of goodies and a vet visit.

We bought Chezzdur from a kind of shady "rescue" outfit, but the county sheriff actually rescued him, because he was tied up, abandoned, and starving behind a vacant house. The people we got him from knew nothing about his temperament but fortunately we and our dog trainer have turned him into a great dog.

I hate the "rescue" thing and all that it implies. You aren't better than everyone else if you call your dog a "rescue."

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Anonymous wrote:I don’t brevridge an ED for a decent sized non profit making 225K a year but I bet most purebred breeders make a tenth of that. They usually do one litter a year, and have to pay stud fees, vet bills, food for the mom, supplies for the pups, genetic testing, website hosting and maybe design, AKc registration fees. I really shout they clear more than 10K a litter. They are doing it because they like the dogs. That’s the real breeders.

I think there is a market for the old school backyard breeder like we had in the 20th century — like my great uncle who had hunting dogs, would let the best one get together with his buddies’ best dogs, then they’d each keep a pup and sell or give away the rest. No fancy registration or genetic testing just a couple of people who thought their dogs were great and wanted another one like it. The Amish seem to be filling that market gap but it’s totally unclear whether they have the same interests as the 20th century backyard breeder who really knew the temperment and health of the dogs involved. The old school backyard breeders were more like canine yentas — “such a match I have for you! So beautiful! Such a sweet personality! A strong back! And brings back the best ducks!”

Your second paragraph is right on. That's what the ranchers where I live do to produce good working collies for sheep and cattle.

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Anonymous wrote:I don’t brevridge an ED for a decent sized non profit making 225K a year but I bet most purebred breeders make a tenth of that. They usually do one litter a year, and have to pay stud fees, vet bills, food for the mom, supplies for the pups, genetic testing, website hosting and maybe design, AKc registration fees. I really shout they clear more than 10K a litter. They are doing it because they like the dogs. That’s the real breeders.

I think there is a market for the old school backyard breeder like we had in the 20th century — like my great uncle who had hunting dogs, would let the best one get together with his buddies’ best dogs, then they’d each keep a pup and sell or give away the rest. No fancy registration or genetic testing just a couple of people who thought their dogs were great and wanted another one like it. The Amish seem to be filling that market gap but it’s totally unclear whether they have the same interests as the 20th century backyard breeder who really knew the temperment and health of the dogs involved. The old school backyard breeders were more like canine yentas — “such a match I have for you! So beautiful! Such a sweet personality! A strong back! And brings back the best ducks!”

you’re kidding yourself if you think they only have one litter a year. But let’s assume everything you said is correct, 10k is easy month for breeding dogs in your back yard or shed. You can work at the Same time, or not. Most dog breeders or not in your income bracket so an extra 10k a year is a lot. It’s easy money, at the detriment of the thousands of dogs being put down every day.

It is not at the detriment of any other dogs. What a silly, childish take. People are getting the dog they want—not the dog that’s most available.

And—if we’re being brutally honest—many of those rescue dogs need to be put down anyway. Many are beyond rehabilitation.

I say that’s as someone who loves dogs. I have two of my own.

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Anonymous wrote:You are buying a puppy, not adopting one. I really hate that cutesy disingenuous statement from buyers & breeders.

I mean this sincerely: How is getting a puppy from a rescue an "adoption," and researching carefully and finding a puppy to preserve a breed somehow not also "adopting" a dog to be a member of your family?

Adopting a dog from a not for profit rescue organization usually involves paying a fee that covers a portion of the vetting they've done. The fee typically covers just a fraction of those costs and the organization does periodic fundraisers etc. to cover the rest. (Fees are sometimes waived for senior dogs, which are harder to place). When you adopt a dog from a shelter or rescue organization, you are giving a second chance to that dog which may have been abandoned, surrendered by their previous owners, or rescued from a situation of neglect or abuse. That makes room for another such dog in the rescue or shelter, who may otherwise have had to be euthanized. Adopting saves dogs' lives.

Buying a dog from a breeder or a pet shop involves paying for a product, namely a purebred dog (or a mix that is highly desirable to you). The breeder is in the business of producing that product and presumably profits from their sales.

Same/same.

Both adopters are paying for their dog. Both fees cover the expenses of caring for the dog or puppy.

The fact that one dog was in a bad situation doesn’t negate that both dogs are adopted into their new homes.

Incorrect.
Rescue orgs are generally non-profit. The adoption fees go into caring and rescuing other dogs. For example, a puppy at a rescue doesn't cost them $500, but that fee goes towards the surgery for the dog they just picked up that was hit by a car. That fee goes towards medications for the elderly dog that was abandoned because the owner cant afford medication. All of those fees go back into the rescue to help care for and save other dogs. For-profit organizations do not do this.

And I'm not anti-breeder. GOOD breeders are doing really good things. GOOD breeders are breeding health back into breeds like pugs/bostons/frenchies - dogs that have been so poorly bred that they can barely go for a walk without hyperventilating. Good breeders care for their animals, and have contracts to return the dog to them if you can no longer care for it. Good breeders are testing for medical issues and alerting you up front.

I do think there should be better resources for people to find the good breeders. I understand that a rescue isnt for everyone. But resorting to puppy mills and supporting animal cruelty is not the answer.

I agree with every word, and I’m the PP you replied to.

I still think in both situations the families are adopting a dog. I have two dogs from two responsible breeders who don’t advertise, but are found word of mouth through the show circuit.

I’m not sure where you disagree with me.

[PP]

You purchased a commodity, did not adopt. Your dog was born to put $$ in the breeders pocket. I think "adopt" should be saved for rescues. I think I got side tracked from the various posts rather than discussing the terminology. I'm glad you bought from a responsible breeder though! Now, pics?

Responsible breeders breed for the betterment of the breed—not to “put money in the breeders pocket.”

Responsible breeders aren’t the same as backyard breeders. Clearly you don’t know what you're talking about.

You can “think” all you want about the word adopt, but it isn’t reserved for rescues.

[PP]

Breeders are in the biz to better the breed AND make money. It's literally their job, how they support their families and pay their mortgage.

And, so are those rescues. They are often taking a salary to support their families and pay their mortgage. You think many of the rescues are doing it out of the goodness of their heart? Nope.

Uh yes. Have you met fosters or rescue volunteers? That's exactly what theyre doing. They have a pure love of animals and want to help them.

The head of the rescue usually gets a salary. If the rest of you want to volunteer, that's great but let's not pretend these rescues aren't charging money and getting donations are not a business with paid employees.

And, if you truly loved animals you'd adopt instead of fostering. Not fair to the dog to be bounced around constantly.

Wow that’s so rude! Fosters are such amazing people, how dare you say that.

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Anonymous wrote:You are buying a puppy, not adopting one. I really hate that cutesy disingenuous statement from buyers & breeders.

I mean this sincerely: How is getting a puppy from a rescue an "adoption," and researching carefully and finding a puppy to preserve a breed somehow not also "adopting" a dog to be a member of your family?

Adopting a dog from a not for profit rescue organization usually involves paying a fee that covers a portion of the vetting they've done. The fee typically covers just a fraction of those costs and the organization does periodic fundraisers etc. to cover the rest. (Fees are sometimes waived for senior dogs, which are harder to place). When you adopt a dog from a shelter or rescue organization, you are giving a second chance to that dog which may have been abandoned, surrendered by their previous owners, or rescued from a situation of neglect or abuse. That makes room for another such dog in the rescue or shelter, who may otherwise have had to be euthanized. Adopting saves dogs' lives.

Buying a dog from a breeder or a pet shop involves paying for a product, namely a purebred dog (or a mix that is highly desirable to you). The breeder is in the business of producing that product and presumably profits from their sales.

Same/same.

Both adopters are paying for their dog. Both fees cover the expenses of caring for the dog or puppy.

The fact that one dog was in a bad situation doesn’t negate that both dogs are adopted into their new homes.

Incorrect.
Rescue orgs are generally non-profit. The adoption fees go into caring and rescuing other dogs. For example, a puppy at a rescue doesn't cost them $500, but that fee goes towards the surgery for the dog they just picked up that was hit by a car. That fee goes towards medications for the elderly dog that was abandoned because the owner cant afford medication. All of those fees go back into the rescue to help care for and save other dogs. For-profit organizations do not do this.

And I'm not anti-breeder. GOOD breeders are doing really good things. GOOD breeders are breeding health back into breeds like pugs/bostons/frenchies - dogs that have been so poorly bred that they can barely go for a walk without hyperventilating. Good breeders care for their animals, and have contracts to return the dog to them if you can no longer care for it. Good breeders are testing for medical issues and alerting you up front.

I do think there should be better resources for people to find the good breeders. I understand that a rescue isnt for everyone. But resorting to puppy mills and supporting animal cruelty is not the answer.

I agree with every word, and I’m the PP you replied to.

I still think in both situations the families are adopting a dog. I have two dogs from two responsible breeders who don’t advertise, but are found word of mouth through the show circuit.

I’m not sure where you disagree with me.

[PP]

You purchased a commodity, did not adopt. Your dog was born to put $$ in the breeders pocket. I think "adopt" should be saved for rescues. I think I got side tracked from the various posts rather than discussing the terminology. I'm glad you bought from a responsible breeder though! Now, pics?

Responsible breeders breed for the betterment of the breed—not to “put money in the breeders pocket.”

Responsible breeders aren’t the same as backyard breeders. Clearly you don’t know what you're talking about.

You can “think” all you want about the word adopt, but it isn’t reserved for rescues.

[PP]

Breeders are in the biz to better the breed AND make money. It's literally their job, how they support their families and pay their mortgage.

And, so are those rescues. They are often taking a salary to support their families and pay their mortgage. You think many of the rescues are doing it out of the goodness of their heart? Nope.

Uh yes. Have you met fosters or rescue volunteers? That's exactly what theyre doing. They have a pure love of animals and want to help them.

The head of the rescue usually gets a salary. If the rest of you want to volunteer, that's great but let's not pretend these rescues aren't charging money and getting donations are not a business with paid employees.

And, if you truly loved animals you'd adopt instead of fostering. Not fair to the dog to be bounced around constantly.

Wow that’s so rude! Fosters are such amazing people, how dare you say that.

They are doing it for their needs, not the dog. It is not healthy for these dogs to bounce around. If they were great people they’d foster kids.

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Anonymous wrote:I don’t brevridge an ED for a decent sized non profit making 225K a year but I bet most purebred breeders make a tenth of that. They usually do one litter a year, and have to pay stud fees, vet bills, food for the mom, supplies for the pups, genetic testing, website hosting and maybe design, AKc registration fees. I really shout they clear more than 10K a litter. They are doing it because they like the dogs. That’s the real breeders.

I think there is a market for the old school backyard breeder like we had in the 20th century — like my great uncle who had hunting dogs, would let the best one get together with his buddies’ best dogs, then they’d each keep a pup and sell or give away the rest. No fancy registration or genetic testing just a couple of people who thought their dogs were great and wanted another one like it. The Amish seem to be filling that market gap but it’s totally unclear whether they have the same interests as the 20th century backyard breeder who really knew the temperment and health of the dogs involved. The old school backyard breeders were more like canine yentas — “such a match I have for you! So beautiful! Such a sweet personality! A strong back! And brings back the best ducks!”

you’re kidding yourself if you think they only have one litter a year. But let’s assume everything you said is correct, 10k is easy month for breeding dogs in your back yard or shed. You can work at the Same time, or not. Most dog breeders or not in your income bracket so an extra 10k a year is a lot. It’s easy money, at the detriment of the thousands of dogs being put down every day.

Even five litters a year is ok. Making over 225 for one employee is not a good nonprofit rescue.

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Anonymous wrote:You are buying a puppy, not adopting one. I really hate that cutesy disingenuous statement from buyers & breeders.

I mean this sincerely: How is getting a puppy from a rescue an "adoption," and researching carefully and finding a puppy to preserve a breed somehow not also "adopting" a dog to be a member of your family?

Adopting a dog from a not for profit rescue organization usually involves paying a fee that covers a portion of the vetting they've done. The fee typically covers just a fraction of those costs and the organization does periodic fundraisers etc. to cover the rest. (Fees are sometimes waived for senior dogs, which are harder to place). When you adopt a dog from a shelter or rescue organization, you are giving a second chance to that dog which may have been abandoned, surrendered by their previous owners, or rescued from a situation of neglect or abuse. That makes room for another such dog in the rescue or shelter, who may otherwise have had to be euthanized. Adopting saves dogs' lives.

Buying a dog from a breeder or a pet shop involves paying for a product, namely a purebred dog (or a mix that is highly desirable to you). The breeder is in the business of producing that product and presumably profits from their sales.

Same/same.

Both adopters are paying for their dog. Both fees cover the expenses of caring for the dog or puppy.

The fact that one dog was in a bad situation doesn’t negate that both dogs are adopted into their new homes.

Incorrect.
Rescue orgs are generally non-profit. The adoption fees go into caring and rescuing other dogs. For example, a puppy at a rescue doesn't cost them $500, but that fee goes towards the surgery for the dog they just picked up that was hit by a car. That fee goes towards medications for the elderly dog that was abandoned because the owner cant afford medication. All of those fees go back into the rescue to help care for and save other dogs. For-profit organizations do not do this.

And I'm not anti-breeder. GOOD breeders are doing really good things. GOOD breeders are breeding health back into breeds like pugs/bostons/frenchies - dogs that have been so poorly bred that they can barely go for a walk without hyperventilating. Good breeders care for their animals, and have contracts to return the dog to them if you can no longer care for it. Good breeders are testing for medical issues and alerting you up front.

I do think there should be better resources for people to find the good breeders. I understand that a rescue isnt for everyone. But resorting to puppy mills and supporting animal cruelty is not the answer.

I agree with every word, and I’m the PP you replied to.

I still think in both situations the families are adopting a dog. I have two dogs from two responsible breeders who don’t advertise, but are found word of mouth through the show circuit.

I’m not sure where you disagree with me.

[PP]

You purchased a commodity, did not adopt. Your dog was born to put $$ in the breeders pocket. I think "adopt" should be saved for rescues. I think I got side tracked from the various posts rather than discussing the terminology. I'm glad you bought from a responsible breeder though! Now, pics?

Responsible breeders breed for the betterment of the breed—not to “put money in the breeders pocket.”

Responsible breeders aren’t the same as backyard breeders. Clearly you don’t know what you're talking about.

You can “think” all you want about the word adopt, but it isn’t reserved for rescues.

[PP]

Breeders are in the biz to better the breed AND make money. It's literally their job, how they support their families and pay their mortgage.

And, so are those rescues. They are often taking a salary to support their families and pay their mortgage. You think many of the rescues are doing it out of the goodness of their heart? Nope.

Uh yes. Have you met fosters or rescue volunteers? That's exactly what theyre doing. They have a pure love of animals and want to help them.

The head of the rescue usually gets a salary. If the rest of you want to volunteer, that's great but let's not pretend these rescues aren't charging money and getting donations are not a business with paid employees.

And, if you truly loved animals you'd adopt instead of fostering. Not fair to the dog to be bounced around constantly.

Wow that’s so rude! Fosters are such amazing people, how dare you say that.

Fosters are actual integral in the rehabilitation process. For orphaned puppies, going into a foster with another dog helps them learn ‘how to dog’. These are puppies that can have behavioral issues because they haven’t learnt basic social skills. That puppy gets some dog training and then goes on to its home. It’s not bad for every foster to adopt a dog, but their help is immensely helpful in rehabilitation and worthwhile to other pups by not <3

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Anonymous wrote:I don’t brevridge an ED for a decent sized non profit making 225K a year but I bet most purebred breeders make a tenth of that. They usually do one litter a year, and have to pay stud fees, vet bills, food for the mom, supplies for the pups, genetic testing, website hosting and maybe design, AKc registration fees. I really shout they clear more than 10K a litter. They are doing it because they like the dogs. That’s the real breeders.

I think there is a market for the old school backyard breeder like we had in the 20th century — like my great uncle who had hunting dogs, would let the best one get together with his buddies’ best dogs, then they’d each keep a pup and sell or give away the rest. No fancy registration or genetic testing just a couple of people who thought their dogs were great and wanted another one like it. The Amish seem to be filling that market gap but it’s totally unclear whether they have the same interests as the 20th century backyard breeder who really knew the temperment and health of the dogs involved. The old school backyard breeders were more like canine yentas — “such a match I have for you! So beautiful! Such a sweet personality! A strong back! And brings back the best ducks!”

you’re kidding yourself if you think they only have one litter a year. But let’s assume everything you said is correct, 10k is easy month for breeding dogs in your back yard or shed. You can work at the Same time, or not. Most dog breeders or not in your income bracket so an extra 10k a year is a lot. It’s easy money, at the detriment of the thousands of dogs being put down every day.

Even five litters a year is ok. Making over 225 for one employee is not a good nonprofit rescue.

The dog rescue business is the biggest racket going.

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Pit bulls should not be bred, bought, rescued or adopted.

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Anonymous wrote:You are buying a puppy, not adopting one. I really hate that cutesy disingenuous statement from buyers & breeders.

I mean this sincerely: How is getting a puppy from a rescue an "adoption," and researching carefully and finding a puppy to preserve a breed somehow not also "adopting" a dog to be a member of your family?

Adopting a dog from a not for profit rescue organization usually involves paying a fee that covers a portion of the vetting they've done. The fee typically covers just a fraction of those costs and the organization does periodic fundraisers etc. to cover the rest. (Fees are sometimes waived for senior dogs, which are harder to place). When you adopt a dog from a shelter or rescue organization, you are giving a second chance to that dog which may have been abandoned, surrendered by their previous owners, or rescued from a situation of neglect or abuse. That makes room for another such dog in the rescue or shelter, who may otherwise have had to be euthanized. Adopting saves dogs' lives.

Buying a dog from a breeder or a pet shop involves paying for a product, namely a purebred dog (or a mix that is highly desirable to you). The breeder is in the business of producing that product and presumably profits from their sales.

Same/same.

Both adopters are paying for their dog. Both fees cover the expenses of caring for the dog or puppy.

The fact that one dog was in a bad situation doesn’t negate that both dogs are adopted into their new homes.

Incorrect.
Rescue orgs are generally non-profit. The adoption fees go into caring and rescuing other dogs. For example, a puppy at a rescue doesn't cost them $500, but that fee goes towards the surgery for the dog they just picked up that was hit by a car. That fee goes towards medications for the elderly dog that was abandoned because the owner cant afford medication. All of those fees go back into the rescue to help care for and save other dogs. For-profit organizations do not do this.

And I'm not anti-breeder. GOOD breeders are doing really good things. GOOD breeders are breeding health back into breeds like pugs/bostons/frenchies - dogs that have been so poorly bred that they can barely go for a walk without hyperventilating. Good breeders care for their animals, and have contracts to return the dog to them if you can no longer care for it. Good breeders are testing for medical issues and alerting you up front.

I do think there should be better resources for people to find the good breeders. I understand that a rescue isnt for everyone. But resorting to puppy mills and supporting animal cruelty is not the answer.

I agree with every word, and I’m the PP you replied to.

I still think in both situations the families are adopting a dog. I have two dogs from two responsible breeders who don’t advertise, but are found word of mouth through the show circuit.

I’m not sure where you disagree with me.

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You purchased a commodity, did not adopt. Your dog was born to put $$ in the breeders pocket. I think "adopt" should be saved for rescues. I think I got side tracked from the various posts rather than discussing the terminology. I'm glad you bought from a responsible breeder though! Now, pics?

Responsible breeders breed for the betterment of the breed—not to “put money in the breeders pocket.”

Responsible breeders aren’t the same as backyard breeders. Clearly you don’t know what you're talking about.

You can “think” all you want about the word adopt, but it isn’t reserved for rescues.

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Breeders are in the biz to better the breed AND make money. It's literally their job, how they support their families and pay their mortgage.

And, so are those rescues. They are often taking a salary to support their families and pay their mortgage. You think many of the rescues are doing it out of the goodness of their heart? Nope.

Uh yes. Have you met fosters or rescue volunteers? That's exactly what theyre doing. They have a pure love of animals and want to help them.

The head of the rescue usually gets a salary. If the rest of you want to volunteer, that's great but let's not pretend these rescues aren't charging money and getting donations are not a business with paid employees.

And, if you truly loved animals you'd adopt instead of fostering. Not fair to the dog to be bounced around constantly.

Wow that’s so rude! Fosters are such amazing people, how dare you say that.

Fosters are actual integral in the rehabilitation process. For orphaned puppies, going into a foster with another dog helps them learn ‘how to dog’. These are puppies that can have behavioral issues because they haven’t learnt basic social skills. That puppy gets some dog training and then goes on to its home. It’s not bad for every foster to adopt a dog, but their help is immensely helpful in rehabilitation and worthwhile to other pups by not <3

I'm the one whose dog was abandoned, tied to a tree. Our work would have been so much easier if he'd been fostered before we got him. He was totally feral. I'd like our next dog to have been through the foster system, so we'd have some ideas of temperament. Unless we buy from a good breeder instead.