Ideas to convince someone not to breed

**Sevaede** · 04-13-2006, 01:12 AM

Originally Posted by Lori Jordan

Some guy off the street is a NO NO!!!
If there was not breeders around we would not have our dogs,Is the dog too young,sick,?Why do you think it is a bad choice to breed?It is not for everyone i agree on that,I bred German Shepherds for 5 years.Then gave it up because i had no time for the dogs,they were getting older and i had young kids and work just was too much for me. I agree there is sometimes no money in it but that should not be reasoning why people breed is for the MONEY.
If she wants to breed she needs to realize what all comes along.Shots are a given and alot of Breeders are now getting the Micro Chips now and that is costly.Why does she want to breed???

I second that! If you can't convince them, are they even going to check this pooch's medical history?

**JenBKR** · 04-14-2006, 08:36 AM

Oh that's a great idea, taking her to the kill shelter. I'll try to arrange that soon. I don't know if they are planning to check the other dog's medical history, and I can sure bet that they won't do all of the tests on their own dog that should be done before breeding. It bothers me a lot that they want to do this. They've been talking about it a lot lately. They already are discussing what they are going to do with the money

They told me last year, before I got Roscoe, not to get a dog so I could buy one of their puppies. We kind of got into it then, and I said that I would not buy from a BYB. ARG! Thanks for the ideas guys!

**Alysser** · 04-14-2006, 08:44 AM

Aw, this is so sad. As said before taking them to the kill shelter is a good idea. Tell them "this is the likleist pla\ce your pups will end up." Also, show them those websites. It just may help. Good Luck!

**luvofallhorses** · 04-14-2006, 06:55 PM

also show them this.. http://www.justonelitter.com good luck!

**bckrazy** · 04-14-2006, 07:29 PM

I really agree with Giselle... like always! ^^

And, honestly I had to

at the "why shouldn't they breed?" comment. LOL! why should they, is a better question. I don't have the time to name the reasons why people should not breed their family pets... there is a huge overpopulation of Huskies and GSD's in this country, they are in no way easy breeds, both need a ton of health tests as they're very prone to hip/elbow/eye problems and both can easily have aggression issues if placed in the wrong home.

**Lori Jordan** · 04-15-2006, 09:08 AM

First post was about her not wanting them too breed,and as a breeder i had just asked why..There is nothing wrong with that,and as too money more comes out of your pocket then comes in they should both be aware of that it is there responsibility to get them vet checked,shots and treated if they have any infections...It dont happen all the time but there is a good chance...A friend of mine had a manger like setting for her BC and the pups had eye infections it aint the buyers duty to get them treated.I hope she has changed her mind!

**buttercup132** · 04-15-2006, 09:29 AM

I definatly not for the breeding BUT if they did get all the medical and stuff checked and there dog turned out to be GOOD breed standard then they would make more money if the puppies turned out good rather then just pickign up a dog off the street....
But there are already TONS of Huskies in shelters there one dog that shouldnt be bred until most are from the shelters. And guys like Lori said this is how to convince Jen's people not to breed not to bash her pm her if you have something private to say. Irescue that thing you opsted was great.
Heres something I have

10) You like the idea of having a house overrun by dogs you were unable to sell.

9) You'd rather spend all your money on dog bills than buy that new faux fur coat/build the new house addition/get that new car/buy a boat, etc.

8) You get to spend all your spare time at the vet's office.

7) Making enemies with the neighbors is a big priority on your list of things to do.

6) You never wanted a yard with grass anyway--mud is so much more stylish.

5) Staying up all night bottle-feeding sick/orphaned/bitch-rejected puppies is your idea of a good time.

4) You savor the idea of having to explain to the kids why Fifi didn't come home after that one-way trip to the veterinarian during labor complications.

3) It will be fun watching the kids' expressions when you tell them that all the puppies they were so enthusiastically looking forward to having, died.

2) Chewed-up furniture, peed-on rugs, and fur everywhere is THE new "look" in home fashion.

And the number one reason to breed your dog is......

1) Adding to the huge number of genetically inferior/homeless/euthanized dogs is something you've always wanted to do.

**wolf_Q** · 04-15-2006, 10:35 AM

I think a lot of people see siberian huskies and such beautiful dogs they think they need to be bred. I've had many people stop me and ask if I breed Nebo, and they could get a puppy, etc. and acting like I'm an idiot for neutering him. What they don't realize is that siberian huskies can be very hard dogs to handle and they are not for inexperienced dog owners. This leads to tons of siberian huskies in shelters/rescues. I've seen *many* beautiful purebred huskies that look very similar to Nebo in rescues. I think sometimes people think oh if the dog is gorgeous and purebred it won't end up like that. WRONG. I think you should show her some siberian husky rescue websites to show just how many dogs just like hers are needing homes.

**dab_20** · 04-15-2006, 10:47 AM

I think everyone has given GREAT info about this subject, and I really hope they decide not to breed. But if they do, best of luck to the mother and her pups.