You Dont NEED to Breed Your 2 Dogs

From the Foster Pen of Tarma Shena

I don't know who needs to hear this, but you do not need to breed your two dogs.

For those of you who are going to accuse me of ranting at the competition, I don't have any.

Now just wait a minute, I can see the vein in your forehead... I don't think that's healthy.

I don't have any competition because I refuse to compete. If you want to purchase a dog from me, I will pick out the best puppy I can for you. If you would like to buy a puppy from someone else, I will help you pick out the best puppy I can for you. It's that simple.

I'm talking about the people who are going to breed "because it's cheaper than buying a dog from a breeder." Bullshit. If you are doing things right it isn't cheaper and if you aren't then you have no business breeding.

It's also not responsible. You don't need seven more dogs, despite only breeding "for your own purposes". You especially don't need seven dogs all the same age. You are going to sell those "extra" puppies because you will need to pay for food at the very least.

And the next thing you know we've got a rehoming post.

"Have you contacted the breeder?" I ask. And this is where it goes south, Every Time.

"It was just a farmer with two dogs."

"They aren't really a breeder it was just one time."

"I bought it out of the back of a PU at the feed store and didn't catch their name."

"I bought it from a person who bought it from the breeder."

"They blocked me when I said I needed help."

Or we get the Medical post.

"My seven month old is exhibiting signs of hip dysplasia."

"Why does my puppy bump into things is he going blind at a year old?"

"My puppy has a heart murmur, will it be able to do it's job?"

Both these posts are heartbreaking. These people should have the support and backing of a responsible breeder.

Instead they are left asking the internet for support, for guidance, for hope.

They were told the puppy was from "working lines", what they weren't told is that they have no history on the adults, may not even be sure what breed they are, and have no idea what the long term health and temperament of the pups will be.

It might have been cheaper for you, but it's the owner paying thousands of dollars trying to prop up a dog they've become attached to.

The foster or rescue who steps up and tries to help place the dog.

And in the end, it's the dogs who pay the price.

You do not need to breed your two dogs.