Re: [pyrnet] Chat: What is considered back yard breeding?

["Chrissy McConnell" <chrissy_mcconnell@hotmail.com>]

I agree.  Just because they had only one litter does not make them backyard 
breeders.  They researched and were responsible.

When I think of backyard breeders I think of the average pet owner who has 
one or many litters for several different reasons just because they can.  
There are other examples as well but I really do not feel like getting into 
it.  :)

I received a call a while back about my Cockers.  Unfortunately my 
Grandmother talked to these people instead of me....they got off easy.  They 
asked some questions and then proceeded, "she's the one who won't sell a dog 
unless it's spayed".  My Grandmother said yes she wants to guard against 
puppymills and backyard breeders, they said "I don't agree with puppymills 
either!", "I'm not a backyard breeder, I just want to raise one litter!"

Exactly!  One litter where all the pups go on to be bred and all those pups 
go on to be bred all descending from a dog who is very nice but should not 
contribute to the breed.  They had no consideration to her quality and had 
no intention of doing anthing but breeding her.

By the way, I will sell a dog who is not spayed/neutered but it must be show 
and breeding/working quality or show and breeding/gundog quality (in the 
case of the Cockers) and on co-ownership with me.  I've just seen too much 
with rescue to do it any other way.

Chrissy

>These folks clearly were not BYB.  the Education and knowledge is a 
>hallmark
>of a breeder and combine that with the ethical posture it clearly is just a
>small breeder.  Everyone starts with first litter.
>
>Joe


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