Just a commodity??

BLCOLE

Active member
I'm surprised that people are surprised by this. I thought it was common knowledge that breeders will place adult dogs who no longer fit into a breeding program; dogs that did not achieve their puppy promise, dogs that did not pass their adult health clearances or dogs that are retired. And since I'm not a puppy person, I'm glad breeders do place such adults. Morgen, now a few weeks short of 10, came to me when she was 2 &1/2. She didn't like to show & her breeder felt she would be better off in a pet home. Gracie came at a yr. - her hip prelims were not satisfactory. The oldest dog that ever came to me was 8, retired from breeding. She would have languished as a kennel dog. Instead, she lived with me until a few mos. short of her 14 birthday. And Volare, who was placed with me @ age 7- what a ride we had for 3 yrs. I've had 15 Newfs over 40 yrs. Half of them were adult placements from breeders. My first two were pups, the others rescues. Having siad that, I must admit I was recently critical of someone on FB who was trying to place an 11 yr. old.
As I'm writing this I'm thinking that maybe I'm totally missing Angela's point & apologies if so. But I don't think a breeder should be criticized if they are placing a dog so that dog will have their own home & family rather than just kennel space.
Agreed. As you know, I've picked up several Newfs this way, as rehomes from breeders. Although they were straight up rehomes and I wasn't going to use them for breeding purposes.

My current girl came from a well known breeder who served on the NCA Board for a number of years. Calza finished her championship, had a litter of puppies then got a uterine infection... She ended up being spayed and rehomed. The lady breeder had 12 other Newfs, so I can see the point of making room...
 
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I know that some breeders rehome dogs when they are no longer useful in a breeding programme, and that is great because the dog gets to live out its life being thoroughly spoiled etc.
That is how I met Snuffles' biological mother, because she was retired and rehomed in IL and was transported and spent the night about 60 miles form here before her new forever home mom came from northern IL to get her. I feel quite lucky to meet a parent since Snuffles himself is rehome, so I never dealt with the breeder directly, though Snuffles moved here with her blessings.
 

2Paws

New member
My Glory was no longer useful in her breeder's breeding program. I'm very, very lucky that she came into our lives. Glory was spayed before she came to our home and she came with the understanding that she would be returned to her breeder if for any reason I couldn't keep her.

I know I was checked out thoroughly before her owner ever considered giving her to me. No, she wasn't sold, she was given to me! Her breeder cried when we met up for the exchange. She loved Glory but also needed to make room for her goals as a breeder. I respect that. Glory was treated like a living, breathing soul.

This poor dog is up for sale to the highest bidder with no concern of where he will end up and what will eventually happen to him. I agree with Angela and am very saddened by this news. These beautiful creatures are NOT a commodity. They deserve better than that.
 

Newfobsessed

New member
At this juncture, if she's rehoming she should neuter him and place him in a family so he can live out his life being a cherished companion. He'll be 8 in April.
If that would happen, I'm sure he'd get a wonderful home!!! I'd take him...if he likes other males. This boy deserves a FABULOUS rest of his life...live in comfort and adoration!
 
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