Dog Breeding
Breeding Border Collies or Golden Retrievers
The Ethics of Breeding
When you sell any puppy you are bound by The Sale of Goods Act
Some people try to excuse breeding from poor quality, dog and bitches that are not health tested or that carry hereditary problem by saying they are not doing it as a business but "only to keep a puppy", "only occasionally" or "only for pets". The Law of the land and in particular the Trades Description Act, quite rightly does not discriminate between backyard breeders, casual breeders and breeders, it requires everyone who sells puppies to do so within The Law and that means in cold, clinical terms producing goods (puppies) of merchandisable quality, goods that are fit for the purpose for which they are sold, ignorance is no defence in law. No caring or ethical dog owner would want to bring puppies into the world without carefully considering the consequences. Breeding is a serious matter that should only be undertaken by those prepared to research sufficiently to make enable them to make informed choices, undertake the burden of care and cost involved in doing so ethically and take responsibility for their actions over a period of many years. Anything less is an injustice to the dog, bitch and puppies who have no one but their breeder to ensure they enjoy a happy and fulfilled life among caring humans who respect, protect, nurture and love them.