Re: [PyrNet-L] Adding to my life

["Judith Stroh Miller" <jsmiller@newmex.com>]

On 28 Oct 98 at 21:19, Beverly Coate wrote:

> Don't want to sound tacky here but can you give me a definition of
> what you call a BYB? 

What I call a BYB!

A small or not so small breeder who has very little knowledge of the 
breed.
May own a breeding pair, or just a bitch or stud dog and breeds with 
someone elses dog, with no knowledge to the background, temperament 
or genetics of either dog.
Has done no health checks on either breeding pair<OFA etc.>.
Does not educate a prospective buyer on breed traits.
Sells puppies to *anyone without any screening as to what type of 
home they will have<fencing, etc.>.
Sends very little information with the pup, as most of the time, they 
don't have the knowledge in the first place. The buyer then 
eventually forgets who the breeder was.
 Does not have a 
spay/neuter contract on companion or working dogs, or at least 
recommend it. Is the type person the buyer of the dog will not 
contact for help.
Is not responsible for *their offspring for the life of that dog.
Is not concerned about the welfare of the breed.

And my really big irritant are those who breed pups to sell out in 
front of Walmart for $50, to make money and they do make money.

This type of breeder is the reason for most rescues. They can be 
found in the city, on small and large farms and even large ranches. 
So maybe BYB is not an apt name.


Judith
jsmiller@newmex.com
Taos, New Mexico