Cappie said "I presume that you are not aware that there are many PUPPY MILLS that breed registered dogs. Yes, dirty, caged, mistreated REGISTERED dogs. Registration does not always mean that a dog is up to breed standards, healthy, and of good temperament. I know of a few people that home-raise un-papered dogs. They are very reputable and honest. The dogs receive excellent vet care, grooming, quality food, and love. They have waiting lists for pups. Raising quality puppies requires a lot of responsibility, work and expense, and yes, they do expect compensation for that. I do not think “back yard breeder” is a fair des:cription. "
You're correct. That would be why many
reputable breeders (both registered and even some BYB) will insist on no-breed contracts for animals destined to be pets. Anything else, frankly, is irresponsible.
If the OP has an intact, registered animal, unless they're showing the animal or had the intention of breeding them, I would suspect that perhaps it wasn't from a reputable breeder (as you suggest can happen)? Because someone who either shows animals or breeds animals on the up-and-up would probably know the information the OP is seeking.
That was kind of my take-away from the post you were criticizing.
Edited by Abbysmum, 2019-11-05 10:28:07