In Calif. @ 70% of the animals are fixed already. Most of the animals that are euthanized are feral cats and the dogs that are turned in are due to behavior problems-and this could be solved with free classes when the animals are originally adopted out. very few puppys are turned in. So alot are being brought up from Mexico and counted in those shelters numbers. Because of the big fight over the recent Law to spay and nueter all animals over 4 months- which by the way failed - alot of good info came out regarding these numbers.
I lived and was a show breeder in Santa Cruz- The shelter didnt have problems finding homes for their dogs- the small amount they had. And they kept the irresponsible breeders in check and didnt bother the show breeders but went after the people who had mixed breed litters and put adds in the local newspaper.
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This information may lead a person to buy a good quality grayhound and then proceed onto doing other fun things with their dogs. Like agility, obediance, rally or conformation. Grayhounds clubs have mock races where they time the dog on a course using a plastic bag that is drug in front of the dog at lightning speed. Its fun for the dog owner. Grayhounds are beautiful dogs with eligance and grace.
I think most beginners would probally hang up the puppy hat after one litter- it is alot of work and you just dont make any money unless you have connections in the clubs or you sell them young and dont do anything for them. Most breeders want their little pups to go out healthy and socialized so good breeders will do what is neccessary to achieve that.
It is best if you have a mentor in this kind of enterprise otherwise you are just going to be labeled as a irresponsible breeder.Mel
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