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rehoming a breeding bitch

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ACavalierDream · 18/08/2025 18:39

hello, I was about to go ahead and add another puppy to keep our existing dog company. I had agreed on the sale but eventually there were several red flags that made me pull back. Basically it is a commercial breeder with some grey areas but not a puppy farm.

The breeder took it well and has instead offered one of the breeding bitches (who is not able to breed anymore after having lost a litter) for a rehoming fee similar to Battersea Dog's Home one. She is two and I have been to the home a couple of times. She has lived in the family home not in kennels. I have no issue with her living conditions but I guess she will have some issues.

Does anyone have any experience of this?

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ACavalierDream · 19/08/2025 10:36

ToelessPobble · 19/08/2025 09:31

In some ways it is kinder taking her than putting her through the stress of a rescue or someone taking her that isn't thinking it through and being mindful in the way that you are. I would ensure that they pay the cost of neutering as a rescue would have that included in their fee, even if they only pay open surgery and you sub it up to keyhole which is kinder and less traumatic. If the breeder hasn't done it I would wait until she is settled and feels safe with you.

The fact it is a bad set up doesn't mean it is the dog's fault and whilst it is a huge moral dilemma of dog's welfare vs not rewarding the breeder that dog needs to go somewhere she is wanted and will be loved and cared for. Refusing her won't shut the breeder down as there are always plenty of people overlooking what is going on and it isn't bad enough for the council to shut down. Different situation to taking a puppy imo but you will always get people seeing it strongly from each side and maybe not willing to see where you are coming from.

Great advice above from people's own experiences.

Thank you, you have hit the nail on the head with the dilemma. Maybe I am a mug but what difference does it make whether she goes through the rescue pathway or I get her directly? Apart from protecting myself... but that if she gets given up to a rescue.

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ACavalierDream · 19/08/2025 10:42

LandSharksAnonymous · 19/08/2025 10:32

@ACavalierDream commercial breeders are puppy farmers, and your person is a prime example of this. In my opinion, and the opinion most of my 'doggy friends' share, puppy farmers are;

  • People who do not prioritise the health of their dogs or the puppies
  • Churn out more than one litter a year
  • Dump their dogs when they've outlived their used
  • Breed purely for money. Breeding should never be done with 'profit' as the ultimate goal.
  • People who bang on about their sodding 5 star council licence (which as I always say, is the bare minimum anyone should be doing for their dogs)

Oh Jesus Christ, I've just seen your update.

SHE WAS NOT A LOUSY MOTHER. IT WAS THE BREEDER WHO WAS AT FAULT!!!! The breeder should NEVER have left the bitches side - because good breeders don't. How can you believe that absolute garbage excuse from the breeder? Surely even Donald Trump wouldn't fall for this level of misinformation?!

You are beyond help if you believe that utter twaddle.

You are very rude talking to me like that. The points you make are relevant and interesting but are said in a judgmental way. The same points written kindly would be more impactful. And please do not quote my god in such a way, you would not dare do it with any other religion.

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tsmainsqueeze · 19/08/2025 10:46

ACavalierDream · 19/08/2025 10:30

In my case, which what the post is about, this bitch had a litter but she was a lousy mother and sat on them. She is certainly surplus to requirement and I don't agree with what they are doing but there we are, I can give her a good life.

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If you have decided to home this dog why not offer the home and the cost of the spay in exchange for the dog if they won't give her for free, if the dog is of 'no use to them' 🙄then you are doing them a favour as any decent breeder 🙄- if that's how the see themselves would do the right thing and get her spayed before a re homing.
Personally i have no respect for breeders especially those that are heartless enough to get rid of a commodity that no longer serves them a purpose.

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ACavalierDream · 19/08/2025 10:46

Thank you to all who have taken the time and the care to reply in a constructive way. It might be worth adding that I am talking about a rather rare breed. The club associated with it is tiny and the rescue inundated with prospective owners. I spoke to them at length yesterday. Yes my situation is not ideal but I could make a dog's life better. That is all.

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Branleuse · 19/08/2025 10:49

With a dog of this age, at least you can see her adult personality more and health issues. If shes going to be spayed and a pet
I would be upset about supporting the breeder in any way, but I also think if its a nice dog and you wanted one anyway...

ChristmasCameEarly · 19/08/2025 10:50

My Dean said Oh Jesus Christ once when the coach we were in was nearly hit.

Not the point of the thread but if a man of God can say it then why can’t others? Seems rather hypocritical.

Ihateboris · 19/08/2025 10:55

Mumofyellows · 19/08/2025 09:23

Just to add, here is my lovely girl ❤️

Awwww, so beautiful. It makes me so sad when I think of all those bitches who have multiple litters,just because the breeders are greedy fuckers. What a bloody awful existence 😞

NewGoldFox · 19/08/2025 10:56

I bought an ex breeding cat. She came from a commercial breeder of cats and dogs that were not kept in ideal conditions.
She has been an amazing pet to me and is so very patient and wonderfully natured.
If you feel a connection with the dog I’d say go for it and give her a lovely home.

Barbagianni · 19/08/2025 11:15

Maybe I am a mug but what difference does it make whether she goes through the rescue pathway or I get her directly?

Because, unless they're giving her to you for free then you're still financially supporting them to carry on their shitty breeding business. There's literally zero difference between buying a puppy from them or buying this bitch, it's all money towards them using and discarding more dogs in the future.

To be honest even taking her for free would be helping them as much as her, freeing up space for the next bitch to churn out pups for them.

SpanielsGalore · 19/08/2025 11:23

If I felt someone wasn't fit to buy a puppy from, I wouldn't buy an adult dog from them either.

HelenaWaiting · 19/08/2025 11:25

Just to add to my previous post, she may become very clingy once she realises how much her life has changed for the better. Just bear it in mind and try not to let her get too fixated on one person. Here is my lovely girl:

rehoming a breeding bitch
Ihateboris · 19/08/2025 11:28

HelenaWaiting · 19/08/2025 11:25

Just to add to my previous post, she may become very clingy once she realises how much her life has changed for the better. Just bear it in mind and try not to let her get too fixated on one person. Here is my lovely girl:

Oh just look at those eyes xx

Hoppinggreen · 19/08/2025 11:41

Nobody "berated" you
You said you had decided not to buy a puppy from a breeder due to a Red Flag (your words) but then you were happy to buy another dog from her.
Makes no sense, if someone selling you something rasies a red flag what does it matter what you buy from them? The Red Flag is the breeder not the dog surely?

Nellieinthebarn · 19/08/2025 11:41

Well I'm probably a mug too, because she'd already be in my house being given the best life I could possibly provide.

My late MIL took on an ex breeding bitch, and yes for a small fee. She took about a year or so to become a proper indoor dog, but she did adapt, and had a wonderful life.

Bowling4soup · 19/08/2025 11:53

I think taking on mum dog is the kindest thing you can do, it’s sad she’s being discarded because she can’t have any more litters. I think I’d be taking her home, giving her a full vet check and booking her in for a spay.

LandSharksAnonymous · 19/08/2025 12:12

I'm sorry you took offence at the common saying (which was used to express disbelief), OP.

But ultimately it doesn't change the point that all you have done throughout this thread is defend the scumbag 'breeder'. And being quite frank touting the misinformation that it was the btiches fault was just reprehensible tbh.

It doesn't matter if it's a rare breed. I love Goldies. But if I couldn't find a well-bred Goldie that came from a breeder that actually loved her dogs, I'd get another breed. Wanting a particular breed is never an excuse for supporting puppy farming. And yes, 'buying' a dog from her (which is what you will do because you will pay her to take a dog she doesn't even want off her hands), is supporting a puppy farmer.

Ihateboris · 19/08/2025 12:17

LandSharksAnonymous · 19/08/2025 12:12

I'm sorry you took offence at the common saying (which was used to express disbelief), OP.

But ultimately it doesn't change the point that all you have done throughout this thread is defend the scumbag 'breeder'. And being quite frank touting the misinformation that it was the btiches fault was just reprehensible tbh.

It doesn't matter if it's a rare breed. I love Goldies. But if I couldn't find a well-bred Goldie that came from a breeder that actually loved her dogs, I'd get another breed. Wanting a particular breed is never an excuse for supporting puppy farming. And yes, 'buying' a dog from her (which is what you will do because you will pay her to take a dog she doesn't even want off her hands), is supporting a puppy farmer.

Well bloody said!

Gffbjjgfddbjkkm · 19/08/2025 12:18

What utter scum.

Discarding a poor dog when she's no longer profitable.

Charging you a fee!

It's NOT like Battersea, which is a charity run to support animals!

Hoppinggreen · 19/08/2025 12:20

If Op wants to take this dog then its up to her, she just need to go into it with her eyes open for the sake of everyone involved.
Ex Breeding bitches can get dumped by the side of the road or similar once no longer useful so OP is doing the Breeder a huge favour and shouldn't be paying anything really
She is not adopting or rehoming either, she is buying this dog and if she chooses to do that knowing all the facts then I genuinely wish her the best of luck and hope it turns out ok.
Sounds like this ex breeding bitch will have a good life now, unlike so many others

Gffbjjgfddbjkkm · 19/08/2025 12:24

ACavalierDream · 19/08/2025 10:42

You are very rude talking to me like that. The points you make are relevant and interesting but are said in a judgmental way. The same points written kindly would be more impactful. And please do not quote my god in such a way, you would not dare do it with any other religion.

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You're more concerned with someone writing "Jesus Christ" than the welfare of living beings.

Speaks volumes.

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ACavalierDream · 19/08/2025 12:26

LandSharksAnonymous · 19/08/2025 12:12

I'm sorry you took offence at the common saying (which was used to express disbelief), OP.

But ultimately it doesn't change the point that all you have done throughout this thread is defend the scumbag 'breeder'. And being quite frank touting the misinformation that it was the btiches fault was just reprehensible tbh.

It doesn't matter if it's a rare breed. I love Goldies. But if I couldn't find a well-bred Goldie that came from a breeder that actually loved her dogs, I'd get another breed. Wanting a particular breed is never an excuse for supporting puppy farming. And yes, 'buying' a dog from her (which is what you will do because you will pay her to take a dog she doesn't even want off her hands), is supporting a puppy farmer.

I am catholic and using this expression is blasphemy to me.

I am not trying to excuse the breeder in any way, just relying what she said. No one me included is defending her.

I just feel very sorry for the dog. Why is it that hard to understand?

There have been posters on her who expressed themselves far more kindly and elaborately than you despite you making sensible points. May I suggest you follow their lead.

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ACavalierDream · 19/08/2025 12:27

Hoppinggreen · 19/08/2025 12:20

If Op wants to take this dog then its up to her, she just need to go into it with her eyes open for the sake of everyone involved.
Ex Breeding bitches can get dumped by the side of the road or similar once no longer useful so OP is doing the Breeder a huge favour and shouldn't be paying anything really
She is not adopting or rehoming either, she is buying this dog and if she chooses to do that knowing all the facts then I genuinely wish her the best of luck and hope it turns out ok.
Sounds like this ex breeding bitch will have a good life now, unlike so many others

It is what is keeping me up at night. What will happen to her...

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ACavalierDream · 19/08/2025 12:30

Barbagianni · 19/08/2025 11:15

Maybe I am a mug but what difference does it make whether she goes through the rescue pathway or I get her directly?

Because, unless they're giving her to you for free then you're still financially supporting them to carry on their shitty breeding business. There's literally zero difference between buying a puppy from them or buying this bitch, it's all money towards them using and discarding more dogs in the future.

To be honest even taking her for free would be helping them as much as her, freeing up space for the next bitch to churn out pups for them.

Thank you. I understand your point and I am struggling with this idea too.

It is very hard to walk away from having the opportunity to help. Just like not giving money to a beggar on the street. Sure it is better to give to charity but here there are right in front of you...

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Gffbjjgfddbjkkm · 19/08/2025 12:31

ACavalierDream · 19/08/2025 12:26

I am catholic and using this expression is blasphemy to me.

I am not trying to excuse the breeder in any way, just relying what she said. No one me included is defending her.

I just feel very sorry for the dog. Why is it that hard to understand?

There have been posters on her who expressed themselves far more kindly and elaborately than you despite you making sensible points. May I suggest you follow their lead.

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If you gave a second thought to dogs' welfare, you wouldn't be contemplating lining a breeder's pocket in the first place!

netflixfan · 19/08/2025 12:31

My mum took on a breeding bitch when she had finished breeding. This dog was a dear miniature poodle, well behaved and a wonderful companion to my mum until mum died. Little dog died shortly afterwards. I’d take one.