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Hi Darci and Linda
Retailers shouldn't be allowed to sell pure bred dogs at petshops and pet-type shops No one breeding pure bred dogs should dispose of their dogs litters in this irresponsible way. Governments should alter the commercial practices of their countries to stop pure bred dogs sold in this manneer.
Having said that, there is a breeder of Wheaten Terriers in NZ who owns over 300 of them - with around 130 living on his property. He is a serious "reputable" breeder, a conformation show judge and a show handler. But he is no better than a pet store retailer and the conditions for the housing of his Terriers is not good. And how does one take 130 dogs from walks etc, feed them properly and give them proper care and attention. Well you just don't. There is a prominent Pembroke breeder couple in NZ and this couple produce some excellent world class Pems. But they also sell/ give away Pems that are past their best for shows - aged anything from 18 months to eight years and these Corgis are not well adjusted when they move away, have been deprived as they have mainly been kennel dogs. This couple also have been known to debark Corgis, pick up five to seven month Corgis by the scruff of their necks, want to breed from a 14 month old female Pem. And have obviously got more Corgis than they can handle - yet there is no stopping their push towards wharever they have in mind.
There are many other instances of poor reputable breeders that are really no better than those who sell their dogs to pet shops. But I admit there are degrees of responsibility and actions. But if someone is capable of doing xyz how do you know that person is not also doing uvw?
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