Breeding statistics

[wolfsoul]

I thought this would be interesting for everyone. The numbers really don't surprise me at all.

Puppy mills churn out 20% of the total number of dogs whelped yearly, and roughly 1% are the results of feral dogs reproducing on their own. Less than 12% come from breeders who actively test their stock in conformation, obedience, and field trials. Backyard breeders, or people who breed their dogs without testing and certifying their stock, produce nearly 67% of all the dogs born annually in this country.

http://www.nopuppymillscanada.ca/back_yard_breeders.htm

[MsMini]

It isn't surprising to me either ..But society supports them. You visit pet stores and they have new puppies in there each and every week.And any responsible breeder wouldn't sell to them.

[Suki Wingy]

I hate it when people think the dog show people are the problem!I should show this to my parents. This is the "lets just breed her once to make the the money back for the cost of buying her." way of thinking, my biggest enemies. Once one of my step dad's students (He is a high school teacher) asked him if we wanted a puppy because they were doing just that, and saw nothing wrong with it. Boy did they ever ask the wrong people!

[cyber-sibes]

I don't think most people have any idea what goes into responsible breeding--

[Ginger's Mom]

Sorry that this response is kind of long, but when I was reading this, it reminded me of something I had just read on another forum. The reply is somewhat humorous, but it gets it's message across. You can just skim over it and get the idea.

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN,
HI. IM LOOKING TO BREED MY 3YR. OLD PUG JAKE. HE IS PAPERED, IM LOOKING TO HAVE HIM FIXED SOON BUT I WOULD LIKE ONE OF HIS NAME SAKE TO CARRY ON HIS NAME. IM NOT LOOKING FOR MONEY BUT I WOULD LIKE ONE OF THE PUPS. PLEASE GET IN TOUCH WITH ME MAYBE WE CAN TALK. MAYBE YOU CAN PUT ME IN TOUCH WITH SOME ONE WHO CAN. THANK-YOU GOSSIMER

the reply.....

Hi Gossimer,

This proposal sounds intriguing. I'm currently looking for a fawn stud for
my BISS Ch Larimar's Stardust CD, CGC (BIS/BISS Ch Larimar's Chip of the Old Block ROM*** x Ch Jill's Win-Chimes of Lil Mite ROM***).

What line is Jake from and what is his percentage/ratio for linebreeding/inbreeding/cofactor? I apologize; but I'm not familiar with his
callname.

I'll need to know Jake's CERF, OFA patella luxation, and OFA CHD
certification numbers, T3 &T4 test results, number of occurrences of
hemivertebrae, PDE, and cleft palate through the fifth generation. Just to
be on the safe side, I'll need a negative brucellosis and bordetella licensed veterinarian certification from you. It's not a bad idea to get a VetGen phenotyping either.

For the future Get, I'll also need copies of Jake's titles and his AKC
and/or CKC registration number(s). I'm especially interested in copies of
his PDCA ROM and additional stars awards.

Since there's no stud fee involved, I assume you'll want pick? Dog or bitch? Will you be willing to agree to 1/2 the cesearean if the cause should arise? If the whelps are larger than 6 ounces at partrition, it will be necessary. This seems only fair. Last time I got a good break and it was only $500, but unfortunately that vet retired this year and the new owner has raised everything to almost double! It's hard to find a good pug vet!

Will you be doing a natural or artificial? If artificial, I'll need you to
send the frozen semen Overnight Express Mail. I'll be willing to split the
cost; $500 should cover it unless you are on the East Coast, then I'll send
$750. Please let me know where to send the check. I think it's only fair that you take care of the semen analysis expense since I will be doing the whelping and training. You should be able to find a Canine Semen Bank and Collection/Storage in your area. Be sure to get at least three vials. The last time I looked into having it done, it was about $900.00--a lot less than before since more and more people are doing it.

If Jake does natural, let me know which airport to ship to (if you are out
of CA). To take care of my dam, I'll need to have an overnight or early,
early morning delivery time. Since it's getting warmer now, it's best to plan for you to pick her up after midnight. Even with a cool down mat you never know with these brachceapholoids ( I probably mispelt that, but you know what I mean! . Be sure to take MC/VISA or cash since the counter-to-counter service does not accept checks. Let me know after they tie three times and then I will let you know the return arrangements. She ovulates late, so she may be two or three weeks at your house. I'll get her to you by the tenth day just to be sure we don't miss it or she absorbs.

Double check with your home owners insurance plan to see that it covers
visiting matrons in case anything should happen. A BISS CH/CD/CGC should be covered for a minimum of $5K.

Since her cycle is so late, you'll need to purchase Solid Gold. I can't send
enough in the crate. It generally runs $40 a bag. Be sure to get the
Seameal, Pet Tabs Plus, Concept-A-Bitch, and Red Raspberry Tea Leaves too.

Also, she'll need 500 mg. of Ascorbic Acid, 200 mg. of Tocopheryls twice a
day with tepid water. Not too hot because she will grow finicky. Be careful
not to give her A palmitate since this can increase the chance of cleft
palate and I don't want to have to cull.

It's a good idea to give her organically grown-pesticide free calf liver.
You'll need to prepare it yourself since she doesn't like pre-packaged
brands. It's best to buy it in 50 lb. bulk and boil it all at once. Be sure
to keep skimming the foam off every 15 minutes because she doesn't like it slimy. Bake it afterwards until it's a good baiting consistency then vacuum-pack and freeze it. The whole process should only take about 12 hours. In a hurry you could get it down to 10 hours.

You won't have to worry about splitting the vaccination costs for the
litter. I give my own now and that will save you half of the normal $480 or
so. You can help out with the title rebates if you'd like.

Your pick should be ready at 12 weeks. I'll let you know the whelping date
so that you can plan the transportation. I assume you already own a Sherpa? That's the best way to go if you're out of CA, otherwise you can drive to pick it up--just bring along a Vari-Kennel.

What are your club affiliates? I don't recognize your email address off the
top of my head. I'm DPCA, PDCA, NCPC. If your not PDCA, we can work on getting you your two letters of recommendation.

Well, let me know when you have all the necessary paperwork done. Also,
please send me Jake's AKC certified 4 generation with coat colors and his
best win shots so that I can make colored copies.

Sincerely
Jane

[LKPike]

@ Ginger's Mom -

Thats a great response from Jane

[KYS]

Thank you for the stats.
I did not realize that % BYB was that much higher compared to
the Puppy Mills.
Ginger's Mom, I've seen that before and think
it's a GREAT responce.