Against the Demonization of Supporters of Ethical Dog Breeders
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When anybody I know is thinking of adopting a dog, most folks urge them to adopt from a shelter / rescue instead of buying a dog from an ethical dog breeder. I would like to bring some nuance to the conversation. Let’s define ethical. A breeder who is selecting for traits that are beneficial to the dog, treats their animals well, is knowledgeable about the breeds’ specific health issues and works to minimize them, and screens the families for being able to care for the dog, to me is ethical. They work to ensure the match is a good fit that brings happiness to both of their lives.
Against the Demonization of Supporters of Ethical Dog Breeders
Against the Demonization of Supporters of…
Against the Demonization of Supporters of Ethical Dog Breeders
When anybody I know is thinking of adopting a dog, most folks urge them to adopt from a shelter / rescue instead of buying a dog from an ethical dog breeder. I would like to bring some nuance to the conversation. Let’s define ethical. A breeder who is selecting for traits that are beneficial to the dog, treats their animals well, is knowledgeable about the breeds’ specific health issues and works to minimize them, and screens the families for being able to care for the dog, to me is ethical. They work to ensure the match is a good fit that brings happiness to both of their lives.