Why is dog breeding bad?

Despite the fact that nearly 62 percent of Americans have a pet, there are still more than 70 million homeless dogs and cats living in the U.S. So can you ever justify breeding dogs? read more

Some believe that by purchasing their dogs from a special breeder they will somehow be getting a “superior” pet, however, not only is this false but there are a number of other reasons that breeding dogs is irresponsible and harmful no matter how good their reputation may be. read more

No shepherd, anywhere, could afford a German Shepherd's shortened hind legs, as they were expected to work. Dog breeders and dog shows are breeding these dogs in extreme ways, purely for looks, and it is detrimental to the health of the dogs. I wouldn't want to get rid of the concept of "pedigreed" dogs, but please, get the breeding under control. read more

Dog breeders, of course, exist specifically to breed more dogs. As innocent as the concept sounds, the problem is that when the market for dogs is being filled by professional breeders, the shelters trying to rescue animals get pushed further to the margins. read more