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Originally Posted by oilers_fan
No, I actually meant ban all breeders. What are they needed for? I can see exceptions being made for working dogs, like service animals, police dogs..etc. But I'm sorry,we don't need uneducated people breeding Cocker spaniels because they want to make a quick buck.
Check the geniology of dogs at breeders. There is so much inbreeding, and they breed dogs for looks, not for health of the animal.
You want a puggle? No, sorry. Here's a border collie mix from the humane society.
I used to work with a guy who bred Weimaraners. I wouldn't have trusted him to breed ants.
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People seeking out a specific breed want one as healthy as possible and to avoid expensive veterinary bills so getting a dog from a reputable breeder is the best chance to get a dog free of genetic diseases. For example a breed like the Basenji has inherited Fanconi syndrome and almost became extinct in North America and nowadays the only way to ensure you aren't getting a disease free Basenji is to get one from a reputable breeder that's breading dogs without the strain. Getting a dog for a family can be a big decision and for some people it's nice to know the history of the dog prior to making them a part of your family so your kids don't get attached to a dog you have to put down early.
There seems to be a lot of generalization with some that dog breeding = puppy mill. On one hand we are told not to fear Muslims because terrorists are a small extreme but then you have stuff like this where all dog breeders are vilified because of poor practices of some breeders. Some common sense would be nice.