4. Which circles back to using ethical breeders because they would take the dog back if the home didn't work out.

Which keeps dogs out of shelters.

3. If they feel too ashamed to rehome it, they can still give the dog an okay home, but it's to the detriment of that dog being able to thrive.

Not everyone can handle any breed of dog or any behavioural issues.

The priority shouldn't be shaming the owner, but finding a suitable home.

2. I used to be one of those people who would shame others for this. Unless a person is continuously rehoming animals (and therefore shouldn't have any), people need to be more empathetic.

Even if someone didn't do proper research before getting a high energy and/or intelligent dog.

Oh god, as an ex-owner of an Aussie.. that tracks 😅

Dog 1: let's fucken goooo
Dog 2. What the hell do you want from me, Michael?
Dog 3: Old but still gottem

(4) 13. You can say you want a Merle (if the dogs come in that colour), so that doesn't guarantee you'll get a puppy from the next litter if that's a *need* for you.

14. The puppies will be UTD on shots.

15. Will never give them away before 8 weeks, and some wait until 12 weeks.

(3) 10. Will not charge different amounts for coat colours or gender.

11. Many will not let you pick the puppy (this isn't always the case.)

12. Does not go on a first come, first serve basis. With #11, they match the puppy to the wants and needs of the owner.

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(2) 5. Will let you meet mom and dad (if they have both sire & dam)

6. Will breed the dam no more often than once every 2 years.

7. Will not breed them too young.

8. Will have a wait list.

9. Their dogs will be titled & papered.

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