please don’t use the word “breeder” in this context. the reasons for unwanted animals are puppy mills and irresponsible pet owners. as a breeder of purebred dogs for over 40 years, my goal was to breed healthy dogs who fit the standard for their breed and were still able to do what they were bred for, retrieving, herding etc. i vetted every prospective owner for puppies that i didn’t keep and the dogs went with a contract that specified that they could not be bred and were to come back to me in the event that the new owner could no longer keep the dog. 99% of the folks that i consider family, who travelled with me to shows and events with our dogs did exactly that same thing. these folks are BREEDERS.
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