However, as I make such a claim, I’m a hypocritical parent to my dog Chewy, which my wife and I bought from a family that couldn’t keep him when he was 11 months old. Even though we didn’t purchase him directly from a breeder, I’m playing a role in exacerbating the overpopula...
If a breeder is trying to convince you otherwise, run the other way because the only thing they are interested in is making you buy one of their puppies for sale. Source: @barkoftheshoresgrooming / IG Both the Maltese and the Pomeranian are considered clean dogs. They don’t smell or d...
There are savings to be made when buying organic foods if you’re willing to put in the effort. The first mistake we make is relying solely on the supermarket or health food stores for organic food. It’s in these places that prices are exorbitantly high. Not for everything, but for ...
playful, and curious. Many people think that buying a bunny would be a great way to have one in their life, but they don’t really consider where the rabbits at pet stores come from or all the time and responsibility that goes into caring for one. These 10 reasons are why you should ...
If a seller won’t guarantee their puppy’s health and has multiple different breeds for sale, run the other way! Good breeders want dog owners to stay in touch and be well informed. Finding Teacup Poodle Breeders Finding a good breeder of toy poodle puppies can be hard. ...
But, these owners are usually in shock to find out that genetics is the culprit! The German Shepherd is increasingly at risk for hip dysplasia. Buying from pedigree breeders means you can ask about the dogs used for breeding. You can even ask them to conduct a genetic test to rule out ...
A Dachshund that barks and lunges at other dogs and people when out for a walk or away from the house is said to be “reactive”. Although this behavior stems out of fear, others can perceive it as yourDachshund being aggressive.
Adopting a pet in need of a home is the best thing to do, but if you are going to go to a breeder, see thebad breederspage to learn how to spot a good breeder from a bad one. Bad ones may be fronts for puppy mills, which can make their operations look very professional. ...
Best list ever. My husband and I used to be friends with another family who were always desperate for extra money. We had three children, they had five. I was constantly buying diapers for them, even paid their water and light bills a few times because I felt so bad for the...
I’ve learned a lot since this blog began, and I’ve learned not to immediately have a “that’s just wrong” reaction to the word breeder. Yes there are a lot of bad breeders out there, but there’s also a lot of breeders who do it out of love and dedication to a specific ...