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Adopting rescue dogs VS Adopting dogs from a breeder. (Breeder (you know…
Adopting rescue dogs VS Adopting dogs from a breeder.
Rescue
Can save a dogs life
Could be in a high kill shelter
SHelter might not have enough funding for dogs medical bills
could have behavorial issues
Might have PTSD from past owners
Could be weird towards certain people because of being abused
most mixed dogs live longer than purebread dogs
Less health issues since genetic code is farther apart than purebreds
Dont know dogs backround
Could have been from a dog fighting area
Could have been a bait/fighting dog
Migh not be good with cats/other dogs from fighting
Less costly
Breeder
you know the dogs parents
the parents help prepare for future diseases/problems
Could be inbred
Not healthy when two siblings/cousin/parent and offspring mate
breeder might not know what they"re doing
May night have a breeders license
dont typically live as long
genetic code is closer to each other
Essential if dog is used for dog shows
Very costly
breeders ask for more money
Hard to tell what is a breeder and what is a puppy mill
you pay a lot for them and they are unhealthy
What to look for in a rescue dog/questions to ask
the possible background
how they act around other dogs/cats
if they have any behavioral issues
any health issues so far
know if you're ready to work with a dog that might have PTSD
Get to know the dog before making a final decition
Are you comfortable
What to look for in a purebred dog/questions to ask
ask about the dogs parents and if they are related at all
parents background
to see breeders license
reviews on breeder/google him or her
past litters
how they handled those litters
ask for genetic health testing