Why are people still "buying" dogs?

I couldn't agree more! My boyfriend loves labs so he gets them at the lab rescue. His ex-wife loves goldens so she gets them at the golden rescue. There is any kind you can imagine. I don't want to judge anyone but breeding makes me sick. WHY would you do that to your dog? I would never risk my baby girl's life to force her to have puppies no one wants. Thousands of dogs die and still people pay for and/or breed dogs. I can't understand it.

Harper Lee answered on 1/8/09. Helpful? / 1

I'm on my second dog, both Danes, both from rescue.

I support reputable breeders and I would love to buy from one someday. I love my breed, LOVE them. I want people to keep working to further the breed.

While I love dogs, I really don't want to live with anything but a Dane or a Greyhound. If those options weren't open to me I likely wouldn't have a dog. Hats off to the people that go to the shelter and get Muttley's. I need to know that the dog will fit into my family and by getting the breeds I love, I ensure a positive outcome for us and the dog.

The problem, as I see it, is so many people breeding that shouldn't be. So, don't support them. If the money isn't coming in they are more likely to stop.

I was considering a breeder purchase after Bella died in June. It was difficult but we narrowed it down to four breeders. But we found a rescue with everything we wanted.

Tuna answered on 1/8/09. Helpful? / 1

My answer to your question is quite simple. I love my miniature schnauzer and would have probably got him from the rescue group in my state except for the guidelines that they require.

1. You must live within 2 hours of the city they operate out of.

2. You are required to have a fenced in yard.

I do not qualify for either of these. My dog is walked 2 - 3 times a day and let out on a leash at other times to do his business. We live in a very rural area and fenced in yards are a rarity. I would love to have one but the cost has kept me from getting one. And until the people at the rescue are willing to home visit more than two hours away I still do not qualify. I have watched local humane society for m. schnauzers but have never seen a purebred which is what I want.

Brewster answered on 1/8/09. Helpful? / 1

All of my dogs have been rescues except for one. When my Pekeapoo, who was a rescue, died in 2006, I wanted a poodle. I contacted several rescue groups. None would adopt to me because I had children. I pointed out my children were older and had grown up with small dogs their whole lives with incidents. I requested that at least meet my kids before turning us down. None would and some got quite nasty with me. I know there are plenty of good rescue groups, but if the ones in a person's area happen to be Nazis about who gets a dog, it leaves you with no choice but to buy. I bought Lillith from a good breeder. She's had no health problems. Here in FL, there is a puppy lemon law that lasts a whole year, so if you do buy a sick pup, you will be compensated. You don't get that from a rescue. One issue a lot of people have is that many rescues are charging $400+ for adoption fees. You can buy from a breeder with a health guarantee for that. I support rescue but some do buy for good reasons.

Lillith answered on 1/8/09. Helpful? / 0

I totally agree with adoption and my Austalian Shepherd and Yorkie are rescue dogs however, I do understand why people buy instead of adopt. Some of the adoption requirements and costs are ridiculous!!!!! I was absolutely shocked when I started looking for a Yorkie online. I know a great many people who would love to adopt a dog but do not meet the stringent "rules". I am 57 years old and was denied the adoption of a teacup poodle because I have 2 small grandchildren that visit frequently. Even after I had a letter of recomendation from the owner of a 4 pound poodle that I sit for I was denied.It is a shame and I really do wonder just how much these"adoption" organizations really care about the dogs or perhaps they care more about the $$$

Guest 815123 answered on 1/8/09. Helpful? / 1

Different reasons. They may not know better, they may think that shelter people don't know what they are talking about, or they have research and believe that some breeders are good.
Like me, for example.
I support rescues and shelters, but I also support ethical breeders.
Responsible breeders breed sparingly and only to keep the breed healthy. They also support shelter and rescue. I'm currently in the process of studying to be a breeder. My motive? To keep the breed I love healthy.
Sadly, most breeders not responsible ones.
I do think that ideally, people would look into a shelter dog before buying from a breeder, but sometimes it's just best to buy from a breeder if you want a dog whose parents were fully genetically health tested so that it will be less likely that it will become ill.

Bear, Princess, Coco, & Sheba answered on 1/8/09. Helpful? / 0

I think saving a pets life is great. But it doesn't always work out the way we want. Their are going to be people that by from Breeders and pet stores or even BYB GERRRRR. However every pet needs a good home and lot's of love. So no matter where the dog comes from, they need us. My thought only.(A doglover)

Gracie answered on 1/8/09. Helpful? / 0

I will almost always adopt, but some people want a show dog, or a dog that they can somewhat predict a temperament. Yes I know that you can get a purebred in a shelter.
I don't have a problem with people breeding or people buying dogs as long as their responsible, ethical breeders and people get their dogs from breeders like that who are trying to better the breed.
If you don't breed than eventually there won't be dogs, I know how many there are in shelters but that's no reason to be against breeders completely!

Zackintosh CJ answered on 1/10/09. Helpful? / 0

I think that there are good reasons for both adoption and purchasing from a breeder. We've all heard so many wonderful stories of dogs being rescued from terrible situations. Often these animals can be adopted into a loving home, where they make great lifelong companions for their families.
Our dog was purchased for us from a breeder by my brother as a birthday gift for my three sons and me (yes, my husband and I discussed this at length first). We had been owned by a dog of this breed when we were growing up, and we knew something about what to expect from this breed. While our dog did not conform 100% to our expectations, we did not have any big surprises.
I believe that purchasing or adopting are both good means of achieving having the dog of one's dreams. Please be careful in criticizing those on the opposite side of this debate. Our community here at Dogster is, by and large, a harmonious one. We do not always agree with one another, but we must always be respectful!

♀Edie, NPC☮ answered on 1/19/09. Helpful? / 0

Adoption is the best way to go, idealistically, but we all don't have that option unfortunately. I live in Lebanon where animals mean nothing to them! We have a couple of associations trying to rescue cats and dogs but who are barely making it cuz no one cares!n we don't have any breed by breed recues, not yet!:( I had to buy my dog(well got it as a present) cuz it's really hard to find a the dog u want put up for adoption. Alot of the dogs at the shelter are in a heartbreaking state seriously n if u dont have the time, the money, patience, strong heart to deal with it, it would be cruel to bring them into your house.
Hopefully, things will change and adoption will be the only way to go!

Bijou answered on 8/25/09. Helpful? / 0