I am 65 lbs when I should be 70 at the age of twelve

@Indigo Blue Reputable Sammy breeders would test for Hip Dysplasia, eye, and cardiac exams. Which you could find out with a simple google search. I have yet to hear of a BYB that would put enough money in to get those tests. I am not sure about which breeder they went with, so I am not sure if they did these tests or not. Sure, maybe the eye and cardiac exam could be forged, but the records for HD tests (OFA/Penn/etc) are open to the public with the dogs identification card. If they refuse to show the records, bye-bye red flag. If they don't guarantee healthy puppies, red flag. If you are unsure of a breeder, talk to someone who bought from them before. Since this litter was in squalor, there is no doubt that others had the same experience. If buyers are kept private, red flag. Quality dogs usually have titles, no titles, red flag.

as much as they did*

@Indigo Blue The AKC endorsement isn't anything. Which they learned in the process unfortunately. I would have thought, with the amount of experience they have, they would have known better than to trust the AKC more than they had.

Cause people lie for money... Did you watch the video? They were recommended by AKC. 16:35

That you could know someone and not know that they are just breeding? Or was there abuse you found out later? Comment is confusing... My best friend growing up I basically lived at her house they were breeding Doberman Pinschers they were all treated like family pets and very well taken care of. Just because you are a breeder doesn't mean your a pos...

Lol such a "freak of nature" it's "disgusting" how it won't most likely die from not being able to breath /s 🙄 I hate people tbh

I got my cat from a co-worker. She was part of an accidental litter and she is my whole world. Her name is Star. Her mom was a Bombay pure and idk what her dad is. She is 1 and a half now ans she's still small (I think she was the runt). She's almost completely black with a few little random white hairs and GIANT round green eyes. I got her because I needed a companion and I have wanted a black cat for a long time and she has helped me through alot

I work in "working dogs". Sled dog racing (its abusive AF, blair totally missed that when she talked about it) I don't think Blair really understands animal issues and is unqualified to talk about them lol. Her "working arctic breed" isn't that at all. It traces back to russia, sure, but its a modern designer breed with set visual traits. White and fluffy. The AKC, kennel clubs in general. Are ALL kinda bs. The samoyed dog breed is the result of a small group of dogs brought over from russia over 100 years ago, then just bred to be white and fluffy. The original population in Russia came in lots of different colors and were used for way more than pulling a sled. Youd call it something like a "siberian laika type" or somthing like that. Not a "breed" at all. They kept bears away and helped guard reigndeer. The name "sled dog" in general is sort of a misnomer and really just white people BS. I have even read that the name "samoyed" is a derogatory term used by russian people to describe certain native siberian peoples, like the Nenets. So the name "samoyed dog" might very well be a hurtful and racist name and the name "Nenet Dog" or "siberian Laika" might be more appropriate. Dogs just do stuff, any "breed" should actually shift over time if your are breeding it for a job like hunting or herding. The alaskan huskies of today bred for racing are smaller and faster than the ones from 100 years ago. And the alaskan husky isn't an AKC recognized breed at all. Thats because people who are breeding dogs to work don't really care about how the dog looks. Its all dumb. These are all moral issues with no real answers. I have worked around animals for years in working AND in rescue settings. Animals of ALL kinds. In general, I don't support buying animals. Period. Im sorta with Peta on that one. The question isn't as black and white as "how to find a reputable breeder?" Its way more complicated than that. But in general i thing breeding animals for profit is inhumane. (not talking about farming for food) Im going to start a channel talking about alot of this stuff. But im nowhere near as charismatic as blair. But I need to tell people that dog sled racing sucks. But that issue is far too niche lol and i have experience outside of sled dogs so might as well talk about other stuff as well. I am working on a video or 2 about Blair lmao

Oh ok I see now thank you for helping me figuring this out

You buy from them even if it’s to save one means, the empty spot will just be filled by breeding new pups. So by buying a pup you make another puppy suffer in the previous pup’s position. Although it’s sad to see puppies not being saved from a bad condition, it’s the best way to stop the business.

I think of it like you're encouraging the breeder to continue breeding animals. This applies with any unethical business. Since they get customers, they just keep doing the bad stuff so they can earn money. It's like you're supporting the breeder so don't do it

@Len It seems whoever you were responding to has removed his or her comment, but from what little I could read in my notification, I will respond. Almost all poodle breeders are also groomers. Poodles are super high maintenance dogs and you would hardly even be able to make your money back if you had to take all of your poodles to another groomer each month. I decided I want to breed poodles because I have one of my own that I love dearly. He is very loving and intelligent. I have several medical issues and he's learned to tell me when I'm about to have an episode and even go get help. I will not breed him because not only is he too old and neutered, but he was the runt. I don't want to pass on his heart murmur, epilepsy or spinal deformity to any future dogs. I will likely quit grooming as a business due to my health issues when I start breeding poodles. Both together would simply be too much for me. I will groom my poodles and do the puppies first grooms, then refer them to a trusted groomer. So, there are good dog breeders out there, but you do need to be extremely careful who you buy from for all the reasons Blair listed. I bought my poodle from a breeder I knew before I even started looking for a dog. I went to her house and looked over the conditions all of her dogs were kept in. She even informed me that the poodle I had chosen was the runt and she was planning on neutering and keeping him for that reason. I convinced her to sell him to me and she only charged $75 for him (poodle puppies normally go for $700 - $1,700) and said I could bring him back and choose a better puppy if I wanted. I chose to keep the puppy I chose and have him to this day. He's an old man now and I love him so much he made me want to get into both grooming and breeding poodles. Find a dog breeder that breeds dogs for the love of a particular breed and ALWAYS look over their facilities in person before purchasing a dog. Do not buy from anyone that doesn't let you see their entire home and property. Some assholes will hide dogs in terrible conditions in their basements or barns and just show you two dogs they keep in good condition claiming that is their only breeding pair. Demand vaccination records, research, research, research and do not buy from anyone who is reluctant to answer questions or meet you at their kennels!

@UCzpV9BsG3P1ZCmvifh_IooQ With your attitude I’m sure no one’s words will easily change your mind but, breeding animals isn’t cruel nor is is bestiality (how the hell do you even get there). And having more ethical breeders does combat bad breeding, they’re there to make pets that are born in good condition (aesthetically and health wise). People would have choice to support good breeding instead of having to either go to bad breeder or adopt mutts (not always better than purebred and not compatible for everyone). How do you even want pets in the future to breed? Just cause the place you work in are unethical, doesn’t mean it’s bad everywhere. And if you want to talk about unrelated things and blair’s misunderstanding, yes I saw you talk about this too on another reply section, make your own comment. Get a better attitude if you want to discuss things properly.

@Len Thank you and I hope so! Worse case scenario is that I end up with a whole bunch of poodles at home, which actually sounds fantastic to me! lol

I hope your business grows well! I’ve seen some very picky breeders and rescuers that succeeds, it would probably require a lot of patience but at least all the adopted pets are well cared for. I hope you being a groomer already helps on building your rep.

Thats because a "good breeder" is subjective. All stuff about dogs, breeds, kennel clubs, ALL OF IT. Dog people are full of $h**. Her dog "samoyed" isn't a working actic breed. It TRACES BACK to working arctic dogs. Its the result of a small population dogs brought over from russia around 100 years ago and then bred to be white and fluffy. The original "siberian laika type" these natives used came in lots of colors and did way more than pull a sled. I have even read that the name "samoyed" might itself be a racial slur used towards the original keepers of the dogs. Like the Nenets. I love dogs, I care for them and train them professionally. Dogs are literally my life. They have to come from SOMEWHERE. Im still not convinced a reputable breeder truly exists. I can see 20 pitbulls bred and trained to hunt hogs living their lives on chains and see that as more humane and a wicked clean set up with someone breeding show winning German shepherds or what ever. Its all BS. Its all Subjective. Spay and neuter your pets. Adopt don't shop.

My past Shar-Pei came from a sweet old lady who was a breeder, but not just litter after litter. Sadly the mother dog hated the babies and pushed them away. Seeing Peachy trying too go towards "mommy" and being kicked away was fucking heart breaking.... The lady gave her to us for probably 400bux. No idea how much a Shar-Pei was averagely worth back in 2001, but she was so happy to have a loving family with me and my family and our older male Shar-Pei (they never bonded in the Having puppies way). He treated her like a little sibling.

Oh, I know, the ultimate evil villains in JoJos Bizarre Adventure

@Echo Furrian Doesn't mean the dog is "hypo-allergenic". The kids are fine around people, does that make people hypo-allergenic? SMFH

My current dog (poodle) is completely fine around my high allergy prone neices and nephews, which they can't handle any other type of animal.

Thats because its entirely subjective. If the way to help animals is to "adopt not shop" and to "spay and neuter your pets." Breeders are a group of people who DONT DO THAT. Breeding animals is selfish. Period. Doesn't make people bad or evil. We live in a capitalist society. But that doenst mean it isnt selfish. Its easier to frofit off of animals than it is to profit from helping them. And there are millions of them that need help.

Continental Kennel Club. I'm not sure *what* they are, but that's what it means

I'm just picturing leafy is here

*Dogsong progressively gets louder as a tsunami of Toby's slowly gets closer to you*

Nevermind...i googled it...my instincts were right...not reputable 😒