11/02/2022
🤍🤍Your Morning Food For Thought... As I review Memphis’ DNA results, plan out his OFA certifications, schedule his dog training class, take him everywhere with me for his early socialization skills, buy his high quality dog food.... I cant help but wonder how breeders like me get lumped into the horrible “puppy mill category”?! ......Reputable dog breeders are important.
It cannot be overstated how necessary it is to fix the broken system and shut down the unethical sources that are contributing to dog abandonment—-Though, it’s equally as crucial to support and celebrate the efforts being made by reputable dog breeders. These individuals are often misunderstood and blamed for dog overpopulation, despite their tireless dedication to producing healthy, sound dogs.
The notion that anyone who chooses to purchase a dog from a reputable breeder is directly hurting dogs in shelters is unwarranted and rooted in a lack of education. Responsible breeders do their best to make sure their dogs are genetically and behaviorally healthy — something that is incredibly significant, especially for someone who might need a service dog, therapy dog, or a breed for a certain job or lifestyle. —Rather then the slogan we should change the tune, perhaps to 🤍🐶 .