Gone are the days of reading the local newspaper ad section to see a litter of puppies free to good homes. Or definitely very seldom. This was my world growing up, my first dog I had at 2 years old, he was by my side till he finally died of old age at 14. No health guarantee, no tests, he never saw a vet or was even vaccinated, just a dog from somebody's farm. The best dog I ever had.
I had no idea what he was, he was big, had German Shepard markings and molded my life to be a respecter and have a natural love for dogs. It wasn't a question or a have to do thing to go take him for a walk, as a child he just went with me everywhere. The dog was part of any outdoor excursion and adventure and trotted along happily to the ditch where we played. Yes a muddy filthy ditch, how fun.
I have recently been over the net reading articles what's all up to date in the pet buying world and my place as a responsible pet owner and breeder. There are 3 classes, the dreaded puppy mill situation breeder, to backyard breeder, to the registered reputable breeder. So where do I stand? I am a responsible, experienced breeder . I do no extensive testing or health guarantee What does that mean to you as a buyer ? You will get a healthy puppy or dog, coming from parents that are knowingly healthy, checked by the vet, puppies or dogs live in a good environment, needs met and properly cared for, my expectations of you are to do the same to the best you can, which I check for. I reserve the right to deny you of purchase.if I see the puppy or dog should not be rehomed to you.
Honestly, I never thought I'd see the day where this would get so blown out of proportion, I can't believe the price of dogs, it's more than cow calf pairs., I don't believe or think it's right when the price of dogs and puppies from non registered breeders charge more or the same as registered papered dogs or puppies. if we were having to buy a pet and registered papered dogs were our only option we wouldn't be having any.
My mission is provide healthy dogs through my experience and careful selection of parents and breeding . We then watch the pups for any abnormalities and our dogs are checked when necessary to make sure they are healthy. Though I don't do any extensive testing, and extra costs I can provide a cheaper price , I feed a good quality dog food and regularly dewormi and vaccinate.
The label backyard breeder has gotten a very bad name unfortunately, lately and not every unregistered breeder is irresponsible or bad , I don't consider myself that when I read the characteristics of what a backyard breeder does.i have lots of experience with dogs, I enjoy them, they are part of my life . I don't breed dogs for warm fuzzy emotional feelings for an "experience " any farmer with experience will tell you that not all animal births are good experiences, there are losses, and I'm not in this for a "quick buck. "Yes there is money to be made, but by the time you buy a good dog food pay the bills put all the care and time into it you don't have much left. Every pup that was ever born over the course of 13 
years on our farm has gone to a chosen home where they are provided for. I care very much where they go.
years on our farm has gone to a chosen home where they are provided for. I care very much where they go.
Where ever you plan to buy a pet, be sure to do your research and question the seller, any breeder or pet owner will be happy to talk to you, invite you to see the facility or yard, care about where the animal is going and its welfare.
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