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	Backyard breeder - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A backyard breeder is a person who practices random or ignorant dog breeding on a small scale.
		The term is meant to refer to people who are ignorant of selective breeding goals and techniques, and are not familiar with the breed standard of their chosen breed of dog.
		Backyard breeders are motivated by the idea of profit, not realizing that the hobby of animal breeding practiced on a small scale is not usually profitable when one factors in costs such as health, maintenance and pregnancy care.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Backyard_breeder (210 words)

	What is a Backyard Breeder?
		The worst of the backyard breeders sometimes come to the attention of local animal control authorities, who may negotiate with a breeder who is keeping dogs in truly deplorable conditions to release at least some of the dogs to a shelter.
		Backyard breeders may have a few dogs or many, one breed or several.
		A backyard breeder who is successful in selling puppies may decide to expand and become a puppy miller -- someone who breeds dogs with profit as the one and only motive and concern.
	www.almosthomerescue.org /whatisbyb/whatisbyb.htm (650 words)

	The Airedale Terrier Club of America, Inc. Website.
		The breeder who shows is known by others and has a reputation to uphold and will be as careful and honest in selling you a pet as he or she is in selling show stock.
		Breeders should be able to supply proof that their dogs have been examined by a veterinarian and that their stock has been x-rayed clear of hip dysplasia.
		Breeders should be willing to have you visit their premises and should be able to show you a clean environment, well socialized pups and a dam with a good temperament.
	www.airedale.org /choosing.html (2255 words)

	Breeder Checklist
		You can see some of the breeder’s dogs and, at a benched show, talk to the breeder to see whether he or she might have the dog you are looking for.
		A breeder who is willing to sell you a dog younger than eight weeks old and who says they will tell you what further shots will be necessary either doesn’t know, or doesn’t care, what he or she is doing.
		Breeders may also ask what kind of home you live in, whether you have a fenced yard—and if not, how you plan to exercise the dog, what your experience with dogs has been, and even why you want a dog and why a dog of this particular breed.
	www.almosthomerescue.org /breeders/breeders.htm (1524 words)

	Dog breeding - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The skilled breeder has at least general knowledge of genetics and health, and in-depth knowledge of the breed standard and conformation points of his chosen breed.
		These often take the form of so-called ‘backyard breeders’ (the term for random or ignorant breeding conducted on a small scale), and ‘puppy mills’ or ‘puppy farms’ (larger businesses).
		It must be pointed out, however, that many excellent breeders run small-scale programs in their homes, barns, or back yards, and there are profitable large-scale operations run with knowledgeable staff and superlative veterinary care, so size and motive alone are not indicative of the quality of the breeding program.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Dog_breeding (503 words)

	No Puppy Mills Canada - What is a Puppy Mill?
		Sometimes back yard breeders will breed so "their children can experience the miracle of birth", or they mistakenly believe "every dog should have one litter." They may think their dog is so cute, he/she would make wonderful puppies, with little or no thought for the homes to which their puppies will go.
		Back yard breeders are not necessarily bad people, they often come from middle to upper income families, and their dogs can be well loved and kept.
		Backyard breeders, or people who breed their dogs without testing and certifying their stock, produce nearly 67% of all the dogs born annually in this country (Gardner, 1994)1.
	www.nopuppymillscanada.ca /back_yard_breeders.htm (530 words)

	Finding a Breeder
		The Breeder who is known by others and has a reputation to uphold will undoubtedly be as careful and honest in selling you your pet as he is in selling his show dogs.
		Many dedicated breeders will ask that the pup be returned to them or placed with new owners who meet with their approval if ever for any reason you are unable to continue ownership.
		Reputable breeders don't want their dogs being used just to "make puppies" or worse yet, to have their puppies end up in "puppy mills" where they will be mass produced.
	www.australianshepherds.org /reput.html (1273 words)

	American Eskimo Dogs- Back Yard Breeder
		But as they begin to grow, the backyard breeder finds that a litter of puppies is a lot of extra work and expense.
		Of course, she's not offering top dollar, in fact, she's only willing to pay less than 1/2 of what they were asking, but the backyard breeder figures that a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush, and off they go.
		Backyard Breeder may not realize it, but they have just become a Puppy Mill.
	www.decacs.com /decacs_ae/backyardbreeders.html (514 words)

	Don't Be a Backyard Breeder
		The truth is that knowledgeable, reputable breeders have a very slim profit margin because of the costs of testing and caring for mother and babies.
		Backyard breeders, because of ignorance or a desire to save money, may not have all the recommended genetic testing to ensure their pet won't be passing on defects to the litter.
		This opinion of backyard breeders is not often popular and it's even less p...
	www.suite101.com /article.cfm/homeless_pets/84164/2 (495 words)

	Puppy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		breeder is a breeder who breeds for the health and preservation of the breed(s) and as far as I'm concerned that's the only reason a breeder should breed in the first place.
		A backyard breeder is one who tends to breed for all the wrong reasons.
		breeders are by going to dog shows, contacting a breed club as breed clubs have a "breeder referral person" who can give you info on breeders in your area, and various dog message boards and dog mailing lists.
	www.sekcszoo.com /Puppy.html (5214 words)

	can someone tell me what a backyard breeder is? - Topic Powered by Groupee Community (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		They are the irresponsible breeders the ones who let their pets breed to show the kids the way of the world of animals.
		My female Doberman is from a "backyard breeder" per se but she is an excellent quailty and while she has minor faults (a slight Roman nose, low tail set and a short neck) no dog is perfect and the standard is what people strive to achieve.
		Many backyard breeders and puppymills that have been banned from AKC & UKC registration seek out these 'other' so called kennel clubs so that when they sell puppies to the unsuspecting buyers they still have 'papers' on their puppies.
	talk.buybelowcost.com /eve/ubb.x/a/tpc/f/7956043/m/34360553 (3995 words)

	Breeder Identification
		Sometimes these breeders find they are getting tired of their responsibility and are ready to get rid of the puppies as soon as mom gets tired of cleaning up after them.
		Because this type of breeder is generally breeding to produce something he would want to keep, his breedings are very well planned and his puppies generally of better type and health than those from a puppy mill or backyard breeder.
		On the other hand, good breeders as well as rescuers need to realize that some of their own actions may actually serve to perpetuate the existence of puppy millers and backyard breeders.
	www.catalina-inter.net /Cari-On/BreederID.html (3685 words)

	Finding the Right Breeder for You (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		The for-profit or backyard breeder will only be able to describe concerns in general (and will indicate that they have no concerns in their line).
		The casual breeder or back-yard-breeder will breed two dogs together because they are geographically convenient or because they think their female will settle down more after having a litter (no basis for this belief).
		A conscientious breeder will endeavor to the best of her ability to illuminate the prospective owners on the feeding, care, grooming, house training, housing, exercise and specific requirements of the breed in question.
	w3.ag.uiuc.edu /VJR/breeder.html (1788 words)

	GRRoW News - News & Events - Reading Corner - Backyard Breeder (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		BACKYARD BREEDER, or BYB, is a term used often in the world of purebred dogs but one which is not easily defined, as there is a lot of 'gray area' in the world of breeding purebred dogs.
		Many, many, many 'real' breeders are not respectable, responsible, concerned breeders, but most people would hesitate to label them 'backyard breeders' either.
		Concerned breeders are concerned enough about their breed, that they choose to be involved in rescue; helping unfortunate dogs find new, loving homes, helping to educate Backyard Breeders about responsible breeding practices, and helping to educate the public about responsible pet ownership.
	grrow.org /pages/newsinfo/backyard_breeder.htm (1485 words)

	Chazhound Dog Forum - What makes a backyard breeder?
		Backyard breeders-probably love the dogs but again it is all about the money.
		Top breeders usually select the stud that is perfect for their bi+ch instead of owning both and settling for what will make the most money.
		The breeder had a husky/wolf hybrid he was breeding with an aggressive rottweiler.
	www.chazhound.com /forums/printthread.php?t=9926 (1262 words)

	Puget Sound Vizsla Club (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		The majority of reputable breeders have lists of people wanting their dogs before they even breed and are so involved in the vizsla community (referrals from the breeder referral) that there is no need to advertise in the paper or sell puppies online.
		Often when asking a Backyard breeder or puppy mill what they know about their lines they will tell you that a generation or several generations back there was some sort of "dual champion" or tell you that they have "Champion lines".
		If a breeder says they had tests done make sure they back that up with the proper paperwork for the dog that was bred (not the parents of the dog bred).
	www.pugetsoundvizsla.org /puppies.html (1426 words)

	byb, the backyard breeder (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		The term backyard breeder is just a term used to describe irresponsible breeder.
		Breeders work hard to establish a bloodline and are concerned with protection of the breed.
		breeder will do as a matter of course and usually responsible breeders do not need to mention such things in an advertisement.
	www.brandypup.com /Dogs/byb.html (1925 words)

	Acquiring a West Highland White Terrier
		Sincere breeders will be a bit hesitant to sell you a puppy until they know more about you, what you are looking for in a dog, and what "life style" you have in mind for your dog.
		Be sure that the breeder knows if you want the dog for a particular purpose other than a companion (such as show prospect, a competition obedience dog, and/or working dog), and have the breeder help with the selection of the puppy.
		Breeders often hold a puppy until it is old enough to determine its show or breeding potential; a brood bitch that has been bred once or twice is retired; or circumstances change and the breeder is helping someone place a much-loved pet they have had to part with.
	www.westieclubamerica.com /breed/acquire.html (3679 words)

	Choosing A Breeder
		A good breeder stands behind their dogs and puppies for the life-time of the dog, meaning that they will take back any dog or puppy for ANY reason that a buyer can no longer keep it, just like a good rescue does.
		A good breeder requires a spay / neuter contract with proof the dog was altered before you'll get papers if you are not buying the dog for show purposes or they may offer limited registration.
		Breeders who have multiple breeds on the property are probably in the business for reasons other than bettering the breed.
	www.justshepherds.com /choosing.htm (3351 words)

	Regalia Great Pyrenees-What is a Responsible Breeder? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Be very wary of a breeder with 4,5,6+ breeds, they are most likely commercial breeders, and do not follow the same Code of Ethics as responsible breeders do.
		responsible breeder tests for common genetic problems, and have their dogs certified as to such.
		responsible breeder chooses their breeding stock from lines that are as clear from these genetic problems, as humanly possible.
	regaliapyrs.tripod.com /responsiblebreeders.htm (2236 words)

	Backyard breeder (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Your bitch, who had previously been confined to the backyard because she was not housebroken and had absolutely no manners, must have felt like royalty when you allowed her to stay in the garage while she tended her puppies.
		Any responsible breeder would have known this was a bad placement and would have counseled the couple to wait until the kids were 4 or 5.
		Things were okay for a very short time but then the puppy, in his youthful exuberance, was knocking the toddler down and the kid was becoming afraid of him.
	www.puppymillrescue.com /backyardbreeder.htm (878 words)

	Backyard Breeders (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		I can not condemn them all, because I grew up in a family of backyard breeders -- my father bred his hunting dogs (beagles)...and I became a backyard breeder myself (of chihuahuas), when I was 12 years old...
		I am now fully convinced that a good breeder must take responsibility for his puppies, for his breed, and for the welfare of all dogs (and, by the way, that a good global citizen doesn't raise too many children either...
		There may be no hope and no excuse for the mercenaries, but many 'backyard' breeders are good people who simply grew up in a different culture.
	www.thelittledoglaughed.com /Rescue/BackBree.html (465 words)

	Pets.ca - Pet forum for dogs cats and humans - Backyard Breeders
		As for breeders acting like you are adopting a child.THAT is a responsible breeder.They want to know everything about you and know 100% that you are going to be a great owner to their Baby.
		I think a lot of these backyard breeders could be lumped the same as puppy mills, but not all.
		A backyard breeder's only question to you would be "Got the money?" You can get a dog from them and breed it to death for all they care.
	www.pets.ca /forum/printthread.php?t=3869 (4129 words)

	Dog Owner's Guide: What is a Puppy Mill?
		A hobby breeder dedicated to promoting and protecting a particular breed or two might consider all of the above "breeders" to be puppy mills.
		Backyard breeder: A dog owner whose pet either gets bred by accident or who breeds on purpose for a variety of reasons.
		This breeder is usually ignorant of the breed standard, genetics, behavior, and good health practices.
	www.canismajor.com /dog/puppymil.html (1484 words)

	Letter to a Backyard Breeder
		But by and large, Back Yard Breeder, I blame you because you made a conscious decision to create life and then refused to take responsibility for what you had created.
		Or are you a backyard breeder or puppy miller, breeding purebred dogs for profit, with no regard for testing or placement of the pups, much less the care of their parents?
		Then you are directly responsible for contributing to the millions of dogs who are killed in overpopulated shelters every year.
	www.houstonsheltiesanctuary.com /BYB.htm (1114 words)

	Backyard Breeder vs. Reputable Breeder - Pets On The Net Forums (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		I went over it and everything on the "Reputable Breeder" side was the stuff we do before breeding our Akitas.
		Perhaps that’s true for their dogs, in which case they should not be breeding those animals.
		Find a breeder who feeds a good quality commercial kibble and provides standard veterinary care, including appropriate vaccinations, heartworm preventatives, etc.
	www.pets-on-the-net.com /forums/showthread.php?t=14676 (395 words)

	Before_You_Get_a_Pet (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		to a backyard breeder, there are hundreds of similiar ending stories.
		Every time a puppy is purchased at the pet store or backyard breeder, it keeps the cycle of abuse going.
		Caution: Many so-called reputable breeders on the dog-show circuit (a very expensive way of life) will sell off their dogs' pet-quality puppies to just about any visitor flashing the cash, with no questions asked about where these puppies might end up.
	www.spot-tampabay.org /Before_You_Get_a_Pet.html (3377 words)

	Failure Magazine-Science & Technology
		Perhaps then it should be no surprise that Frumkin and co-authors Lawrence Frank and Richard Jackson recently published what is arguably the definitive book on the relationship between health and environment ("Urban Sprawl and Public Health: Designing, Planning, and Building for Healthy Communities," Island Press).
		People love a backyard that has some trees in it.
		One of the lessons for urban planners is that we should have an urban park within a five-minute walk of where everybody lives in every city.
	www.failuremag.com /science_content.html (2502 words)

	ShelterDog Rescue - Are you a BackYard Breeder?
		contributor to the problem is the backyard breeder not the puppy mills.
		Backyard breeders sell pups that aren't up to the standard of the breed.
		Backyard breeders will swear all of their pups went to a good home.
	www.adoptarescuepet.org /byb.htm (1060 words)

	What makes a backyard breeder? - Page 5 - Chazhound Dog Forum
		All the responsible breeders I have met have been very open, educational, helpful and willing to answer questions about the breed HONESTLY, and they are not out to make a buck.
		In fact, the majority of responsible breeders I have met ususally loose money or barely break even when they breed a litter.
		They have the stud fee, occasional artificial insemination fee, fees for the genetic health testing, puppy vaccines, whelping supplies and the cost it took over the years to put titles on their dogs to make sure they weren't breeding in a vacuum based soley on their own opinions.
	www.chazhound.com /forums/showthread.php?p=134325 (1265 words)

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