'Breed for money'

Odie from the dog house -

Does anyone here breed for money? My friend has a black lab that she wants to breed. Aren't labs a dime a dozen? I thought you could only make money with show type dogs.

Comment #1 lily from deep south -

I am sure that there is someone who might buy a lab but I think it is more of the AKC registered pure breeds that will bring in the most money. Personally I worry about any breeder who does it simply for the money. They should be very familiar with the breed, temperament, and any health issues.

Comment #2 Beth (66.82.9.70) -

I would like to ask you why your friend's dog should be breed. Before you breed, take a little time to do some research. Talk to vet about how much money it will cost to bring those puppies into this world, and how much more after the dogs have been weaned and before they are sold. How much for genetic testing before the dog is even bred. Visit a local pound. See how many labs and lab mixes that are going to lose their lives today because there are not enough homes for them. Look in the paper at all the ads for dogs for sale or even to be given away for free. Would she want to see one of the puppies she brought into this world put to sleep because the owers decided that they didn't really want it anymore? What is she going to do with the puppies if they don't sell? Is she going to keep them all or take them to the pound? Is she going to put them to sleep herself?

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