Ten reasons to breed your dog

[dukedogsmom]

Ah Crow....what am I to do with you ?????
As usual, you are so very right !!!!
Responsible breeding is all that matters.
Wom

And I agree with the both of you

[Marigold2]

If I may I would like to add on to my original thought which was that there is NO reason to bred. I stand corrected.

Newfies, Bloodhounds, German Shepards and many other dogs are needed for service work. Shepards for police work, Bloodhounds for search and rescue, the list goes on. Do we need purebreads for that, perhaps for the Bloodhound and the Newfoundland? I am sure there are many others I am missing.

In my opinion what we don't need is another Cockapoo or silly mixed bred. These designer dogs do not serve a useful purpose except to make money and to sell to people as lap dog or carry tote. This is not the dogs fault. But why breed new lap dogs when there are so many wonderful dogs in a shelter? One million every year are killed and we allow it by buying dogs that are bred for profit without caring for those that need a home in shelters.
Yes I understand many people make their living showing and breeding dogs. I have no problem with that. I have a problem with the new designer dogs. And for those reponsible breeders out there, God bless you. How about sending some money to a shelter or adopting one of the dogs?

[Giselle]

Ah, but Marigold, that means we've always been on the same page. We all are, for the most part, in favor of RESPONSIBLE breeding for the better of the breed. Canine eugenics, I guess you could say. What we are (almost) ALL against is designer breeds. This has always been the stance of most, if not all, PTers.

There never was any disagreement among any of us, from what I can tell. Words can be misunderstood easily

ETA: Many truly responsible breeders who love their breed participate in rescue and fostering for their breed. It's the love of the breed, not love of ribbons or awards. People who truly love their breed will do anything to find homes for each and every dog.