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My teeth chattered I was so angry - rant
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<blockquote data-quote="donna723" data-source="post: 187451" data-attributes="member: 1883"><p>For those who don't know ... (Look out! I'm gonna be preaching again!) ... besides the obvious potential for abuse with pit bulls or other dogs that are used for fighting, there are numerous reasons not to be buying a dog from a "backyard breeder", especially at a flea market. You know absolutely NOTHING about that dogs genetic background, health conditions or temperment other than what they tell you. They may have diseases that you could be bringing home to your other pets. The puppy's parents may carry the predisposition to genetic problems that the breed has. Or the puppy's parents may be spending their entire life in a miserable filthy little wire cage and their feet have never even touched the ground!</p><p> </p><p>You may get lucky - who knows! But if that "bargain" German Shepherd you bought at the flea market is prone to genetic hip problems and you end up spending thousands in vet bills, he wasn't much of a bargain, was he? Using Bostons as an example, since I know the most about them, there are many genetic issues they are prone to that you DO NOT want to pass along to future generations! Certain types of deafness can be a problem and it is hereditary. A predisposition to juvenile cataracts can be passed along and your "bargain puppy" might be completely <em>blind</em> at a very early age. And they are very prone to luxating patellas, an extremely painful and potentially crippling condition of the knees - surgery costs approx. $2,000 - per leg! A reputable breeder carefully researches the history of their breeding dogs and wouldn't even consider breeding a dog with any of these conditions in their background. A backyard breeder, puppy mill, or anyone wanting to make a quick buck from breeding their own pet dog would! And the result is a miserable dog and a disappointed owner who has to make the choice of paying huge vet bills or putting the dog down.</p><p> </p><p>Of course, not everyone can afford to spend hundreds or even thousands of dollars buying a puppy from a top-of-the-line breeder. The answer is RESCUE! There are rescue organizations for just about every breed imaginable. The dogs medical issues have been tended to, they have been spayed or neutered, and their shots are up to date. Or check with your local animal shelter. Or look on Petfinder.com. There's thousands of dogs and puppies in Rescue or in the animal shelters looking for a good home and a family to love them. Adding a dog to your family should never be something you do on impulse. Research the breeds to find out which is best for your family situation. Find a reputable source, check and double check, and then check again before you buy.</p><p> </p><p>OK ... off my soapbox now. Just <em>think</em> about it, OK?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="donna723, post: 187451, member: 1883"] For those who don't know ... (Look out! I'm gonna be preaching again!) ... besides the obvious potential for abuse with pit bulls or other dogs that are used for fighting, there are numerous reasons not to be buying a dog from a "backyard breeder", especially at a flea market. You know absolutely NOTHING about that dogs genetic background, health conditions or temperment other than what they tell you. They may have diseases that you could be bringing home to your other pets. The puppy's parents may carry the predisposition to genetic problems that the breed has. Or the puppy's parents may be spending their entire life in a miserable filthy little wire cage and their feet have never even touched the ground! You may get lucky - who knows! But if that "bargain" German Shepherd you bought at the flea market is prone to genetic hip problems and you end up spending thousands in vet bills, he wasn't much of a bargain, was he? Using Bostons as an example, since I know the most about them, there are many genetic issues they are prone to that you DO NOT want to pass along to future generations! Certain types of deafness can be a problem and it is hereditary. A predisposition to juvenile cataracts can be passed along and your "bargain puppy" might be completely [I]blind[/I] at a very early age. And they are very prone to luxating patellas, an extremely painful and potentially crippling condition of the knees - surgery costs approx. $2,000 - per leg! A reputable breeder carefully researches the history of their breeding dogs and wouldn't even consider breeding a dog with any of these conditions in their background. A backyard breeder, puppy mill, or anyone wanting to make a quick buck from breeding their own pet dog would! And the result is a miserable dog and a disappointed owner who has to make the choice of paying huge vet bills or putting the dog down. Of course, not everyone can afford to spend hundreds or even thousands of dollars buying a puppy from a top-of-the-line breeder. The answer is RESCUE! There are rescue organizations for just about every breed imaginable. The dogs medical issues have been tended to, they have been spayed or neutered, and their shots are up to date. Or check with your local animal shelter. Or look on Petfinder.com. There's thousands of dogs and puppies in Rescue or in the animal shelters looking for a good home and a family to love them. Adding a dog to your family should never be something you do on impulse. Research the breeds to find out which is best for your family situation. Find a reputable source, check and double check, and then check again before you buy. OK ... off my soapbox now. Just [I]think[/I] about it, OK? [/QUOTE]
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