Bravewolf

Most people here agree that mixed breed breeders are not responsible; most of them do not do anything near the work needed to produce healthy, genetically sound and good tempered puppies. Plus, there is the issue of random-bred dogs inundating shelters/SPCAs/rescues.

Reputable purebred breeders

- test their dogs clear of genetic defects

- breed for a purpose; an ideal that they hold their dogs to

- compete with their dogs in some sport or work activity that enables them to compare their dogs with others and get others' opinions on their dogs' abilities in that discipline

- screen potential owners to ensure their pups go to responsible people

- have pedigrees on their dogs that enable them to monitor the line's health

- will take back puppies at any time, for any reason

- are there for the owner throughout the dog's life

- require a non-breeding contract for "pet" puppies

If a mixed breed breeder was doing all of the above, would you say that they were breeding responsibly or not?

This question is for everybody who has rescued a dog/dogs:

What is your best/favourite/most interesting dog rescue story?