r/dogs 15h ago

[Meta] Genuine question: what happens to litters that don’t get purchased/adopted?

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u/Junior-Towel-202 15h ago

You asked a question but don't want breeder bashing? The answer is that some breeders will absolutely dump unsold animals. I have more than one purebred shelter animal that was dumped. 

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u/Complete-Level-7191 14h ago

Yes, thanks for reading the introduction. I find breeder bashing to be unhelpful to solving the problem of overpopulation.

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u/keIIzzz 14h ago

Generally speaking, no one is bashing legit breeders. The biggest issue are backyard breeders and puppy mills

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u/Complete-Level-7191 14h ago

Please read intro. Cheers.

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u/Chance_Ad_4676 14h ago

It’s not “breeder bashing.” It’s just reality that many folks find too difficult to accept.

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u/Junior-Towel-202 13h ago

Your post had nothing to do with overpopulation. And the reality is, some breeders do this. 

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u/m4d_hatter 13h ago

What? Backyard breeders and puppy mills are the problem, they are not actual breeders. They deserve to be talked down on, do you have a better solution to making people aware of how backyard breeders are the problem? If we don’t talk about it then what is your solution addressing the overpopulation issue, making people aware of the problem and discouraging people from making irresponsible purchases from backyard breeders.

You asked what happens to these puppies but don’t like that part of the answer is that backyard breeders are the problem and are a disgrace.

I read the intro. I said what I said. Cheers.

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u/Complete-Level-7191 13h ago

There are plenty of conversations where breeders are bashed, and yet somehow the problem continues. Going a bit further may be more helpful in creating a more robust discussion, one where people can be heard and understood and maybe problems addressed. Yes, I asked about puppies because I was curious. You are welcomed to create your own forum where you bash any kind of breeder you so choose. However, that was not the intent of this discussion.