Man Who Clearly Knows Nothing About A Dog's Needs Wants To Do Backyard Breeding But His Girlfriend Prevents Him From Doing So

They don't have enough money for the dog's vet fees and yet the guy still wants another canine.

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• Published in Animal Stories
• November 13, 2022

Dogs are a common household pet, and for many people, they’re considered members of the family. So it makes sense that when someone decides they want to have a dog, they might go the route of backyard breeding instead of buying from a breeder or adopting from a shelter.

After all, it’s cheaper and you can pick the exact type of dog you want. But backyard breeding comes with a lot of risks, which is why we believe anyone considering it should think long and hard about whether or not it’s the right decision for them and their pet.

First of all, backyard breeders often don't have the knowledge or experience to properly care for their animals. This can lead to health problems, including birth defects and genetic disorders.

In addition, backyard-bred animals are often not vaccinated or spayed/neutered, which can put other pets and even people at risk. Finally, backyard breeding contributes to the overpopulation of animals in shelters and rescue organizations.

In the end, no matter how many advantages pet owners see in backyard breeding, it is potentially dangerous to the dog and its future generations. That's why we admire this redditor who is trying to prevent his boyfriend from doing such a practice.

How they got their beautiful dog

The boyfriend wants backyard bred pups.

This guy obviously doesn't know anything about the proper care for dogs.

The boyfriend thinks he can just sell unvaccinated puppies.

The dog has been causing arguments between the couple.

Makes sense:

The original poster (OP) asks the "Am I The A**hole?" (AITA) subreddit if she's in the wrong for disagreeing with her boyfriend's plans with their dog.

Redditors are encouraging the OP to hold her ground regarding backyard breeding.

Even the OP thinks backyard breeding isn't a good practice.

Dogs should be treated as family members, not as property.

For some Redditors, this guy is already showing his red flags.

This user is afraid that when they get married and he'll have the same attitude toward their children.

His girlfriend is getting mad. It's about time this guy stops pestering her about breeding their dog.

People believe they should just break up.

This user suggests thinking about her life with this guy.

The OP should look into cheaper spaying and neutering options.

The OP is saving up on money to get the dog spayed.

Animal rescue might be able to help with their problem.

Another user agrees that it's a reflection of his attitude toward their future children.

If they really want to get another dog, they should just adopt another one.

But they're not exactly in a situation where they can have one more dog.

She would feel guilty if the future pups don't get into a loving home.

This man needs to be educated on dogs.

Backyard breeding is never a good idea. It's puppies bred from backyard breeding that contribute to the growing number of dogs in shelters.

Because of overcrowding, some dogs never make it to a forever home and get euthanized instead. We hope the OP continues to hold her ground and gets their dog spayed soon.

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