Globalpaw.com Dog Forum - View Single Post - Is it your right to tell me that I should spay/neuter? I don't think so!

LabLuver22 · 11-09-2004, 07:12 PM

"I would NOT be considered a BYB if I bred my dogs, found them homes, and provided for their care...."

Oh really? Why not? A BYB means that the person doesn't know very much and/or care about their breed, and are not interested in improving their breed. Generally, they breed such as, "I want my kids to see the miracle of birth," or, "My dog is so precious, I want her to have puppies that are just like her." A person can breed their dog for these reasons, find their dogs homes and take good care of them, and still be considered a BYB.

A breeder can provide excellent care for their dogs, but if they breed for the "wrong reason" or for no reason at all, they are a BYB.

Also, it is true that some people go directly to breeders when getting a dog and don't even consider shelters. However, there is also this kind of scenario (and it happens more often than you think):

Let's say there's this family who just wants a loving family pet. Breeder, shelter...it doesn't really matter. And let's say that this typical family is about to go to the shelter the next day with their friend to look at available dogs.

That morning, the mom or dad takes the kids to the bus stop. While they're there, a neighbor brings a box containing five wriggly, cuddly, adorable 8-week-old Lab puppies. The kids (and the parent) are enchanted. It's love at first sight. The neighbor ever-so-casually mentions that the puppies are sale, for only a hundred bucks each. The mom/dad almost takes out their wallet, but decides to get the neighbor's number and discuss the matter at dinner. They end up all going to the neighbor's house that night to look at the puppies.

The puppies are cute and healthy. They're purebred and AKC-registered. They have all of their shots. What more could the family want? They take their pick of puppy and pay the "breeder."

The same kind of thing could happen with a pet shop. That's the kind of scenario that puts BYBs at blame for dogs in shelters. True, it doesn't happen all the time, but it certainly does. This problem usually doesn't happen with reputable breeders, because many reputable breeders have a waiting list before their pups are born. And they certainly don't try to sell their puppies by bringing them to the bus stop or putting an ad in the paper.

Also, BYBs and pet stores/puppy mills contribute more to shelter problems because reputable breeders are very, very careful about who they sell to. They won't sell to someone who wants to surprise their kids or show off to their neighbors. And they usually make the buyer return a puppy if they can't care for it.

And people that tell you to spay/neuter tell you that because they feel it's in the best interest of you, your dog, and society. You can certainly keep your dogs intact and not breed them, but, WHY??? Why go through all of those heat cycles and territory markings when you could spay/neuter and (for the most part) eliminate those problems? Why risk an accidental litter?

Just something to think about.

11-09-2004, 07:12 PM	#13 (permalink)
LabLuver22 Laura Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 488 Rep Power: 88	"I would NOT be considered a BYB if I bred my dogs, found them homes, and provided for their care...." Oh really? Why not? A BYB means that the person doesn't know very much and/or care about their breed, and are not interested in improving their breed. Generally, they breed such as, "I want my kids to see the miracle of birth," or, "My dog is so precious, I want her to have puppies that are just like her." A person can breed their dog for these reasons, find their dogs homes and take good care of them, and still be considered a BYB. A breeder can provide excellent care for their dogs, but if they breed for the "wrong reason" or for no reason at all, they are a BYB. Also, it is true that some people go directly to breeders when getting a dog and don't even consider shelters. However, there is also this kind of scenario (and it happens more often than you think): Let's say there's this family who just wants a loving family pet. Breeder, shelter...it doesn't really matter. And let's say that this typical family is about to go to the shelter the next day with their friend to look at available dogs. That morning, the mom or dad takes the kids to the bus stop. While they're there, a neighbor brings a box containing five wriggly, cuddly, adorable 8-week-old Lab puppies. The kids (and the parent) are enchanted. It's love at first sight. The neighbor ever-so-casually mentions that the puppies are sale, for only a hundred bucks each. The mom/dad almost takes out their wallet, but decides to get the neighbor's number and discuss the matter at dinner. They end up all going to the neighbor's house that night to look at the puppies. The puppies are cute and healthy. They're purebred and AKC-registered. They have all of their shots. What more could the family want? They take their pick of puppy and pay the "breeder." The same kind of thing could happen with a pet shop. That's the kind of scenario that puts BYBs at blame for dogs in shelters. True, it doesn't happen all the time, but it certainly does. This problem usually doesn't happen with reputable breeders, because many reputable breeders have a waiting list before their pups are born. And they certainly don't try to sell their puppies by bringing them to the bus stop or putting an ad in the paper. Also, BYBs and pet stores/puppy mills contribute more to shelter problems because reputable breeders are very, very careful about who they sell to. They won't sell to someone who wants to surprise their kids or show off to their neighbors. And they usually make the buyer return a puppy if they can't care for it. And people that tell you to spay/neuter tell you that because they feel it's in the best interest of you, your dog, and society. You can certainly keep your dogs intact and not breed them, but, WHY??? Why go through all of those heat cycles and territory markings when you could spay/neuter and (for the most part) eliminate those problems? Why risk an accidental litter? Just something to think about.