I know the person has that many dogs because his/her spouse told me. (They live together and are a happy couple; we were simply conversing about Labs when it popped up. I deliberately left out the exact number in my post because this was told to me last year when the numbers were at the high end, but they were trying to place some of the dogs, so maybe they're now at the low end.)
I wouldn't do that because I don't think it's fair to the dogs, especially Labs who love human contact so much. I also don't think it's fair to the puppies because you can't give each one the kind of attention he/she needs. But that's just my opinion; it doesn't have to be shared by anyone else.
Have a nice Christmas
Obviously for those all in a huff about us minding our own business, makes me think they are feeling a little defensive. I certainly don't want folks in my business but at least I sleep well at night knowing I've tried to do the right thing. And most of us know what the wrong things are.
You may be feeling "to each his own" but I would never steer a friend or an enemy towards a BYB if I knew better. And if your website or newspaper ad screams BYB, then if it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck, I am betting it's a duck.
Kids and tragedies have nothing to do with people supporting BYB practices.
You know, if it became illegal to advertise any animal in a newspaper I think there would be a lot less BYB litters because there wouldn't be an easy way to market them. This isn't saying the person mentioned in the OP is a BYB, how do you know that she is? I know responsible breeders who have advertised in the paper.
"Only" about 3-4 million dogs die in shelters these days?????
I agree that a big part of being a responsible breeder is to be responsible for every single puppy until the day they die. That includes taking them back when and if the family asks for it. There is a number of people that will not contact the breeder and will take the puppy/dog to a shelter because it is easier. The breeder might live too far away.
Chill, being open minded about being open or closed minded is part of being open minded. Accept that the other people is not as open minded as you are. Keep educating in a nice way and move on.
BYB's and anti-breeding legislation are two different topics. This thread isn't about anti-breeding legislation, start your own thread. Enough said, your too much, I pity the man that ends up with you. Have a Merry Christmas!
Oh and talk about changing names like people change underwear, it's obvious your (Chill) the only one doing that in this thread.
The original point was--to place an ad stating you have a litter of puppies "vet bred" when the vet is not the owner of the litter seems just a little dishonest. When a potential puppy buyer comes to see the pups and asks who/where the vet is...?? It implies a stamp of approval by a vet that might or might not exist.
Wow... Merry Christmas, everyone. My guess is there was a lot of coal handed out this year