11/21/2025
Not All Breeders Are the Same ...That’s the Problem.
What most people picture when they hear the word “breeder.”
Cages stacked high with tiny, frail puppies..
Dogs with matted coats and sad eyes.
And honestly… that breaks my heart. We are not the same!
Because those dogs deserve better.
They deserve grass under their paws, sunlight on their faces, and someone who whispers their name with love.
They deserve what I …and so many others like me wake up every day to give.
But somewhere along the way, the word “breeder” got ruined.
It became something people whisper with disgust instead of pride.
And now, every one of us who’s doing it the right way gets painted with the same brush.
The truth is…
You can’t lump us all together.. we are not the same!
Because some breed for money,..but some breed for purpose!!
Some count profits,
and some count heartbeats.
Some skip shows, events, or sports because "it's too much traveling", and some spent days, weeks, months and years to title and prove their breeding dogs.
We are constantly in motion to clubs, training, dog sports and events, just so we can say we have had our dogs judged to standard. We can say with confidence that the dogs we produce are an excellent example of its breed..
Some skip testing because “it’s too expensive,” and some spend thousands helping to make sure their dogs are not part of the problem
We run OFAs, DNA panels, thyroid, hips, hearts, eyes, elbows… not for bragging rights, but for peace of mind. And as a buyer you should make sure any breeder you contact has done all of this as well and ask to see the proof!
We study endless hours about physical development and emotional development to create the strongest puppy curriculum that will train up amazing puppies from birth.
Some raise puppies in barns or sheds,
and some raise them in their homes,
Amongst the family chaos,
where kiddos giggle, vacuums roar, and coffee pots beep, because that’s how you raise a puppy ready for real life with a family.
Our mother dogs are not forgotten immediately after birth, but rather they are pampered, protected and prioritized.
Some breeders disappear after the pickup.
Some stay up until 2 a.m. helping new families through crate training their new pup, an injury or health concern, or that first “why won’t he go to sleep” night.
We cry when they cry and we celebrate every update.
Because when that puppy leaves our home, a little piece of our heart goes too.
We are not the same!
We lose sleep over every decision what pairings to make, which puppy goes to which family, which girl needs a break, which one’s ready for retirement.
We overthink everything because lives depend on it.
We spend hours studying pedigrees, longevity, structure, and genetics.
We watch every litter like a hawk making sure they’re nursing, thriving, socializing right on schedule.
We give up vacations, weekends, and sometimes sanity all for the sake of doing it right.
But people don’t see that part.
They see the price tag.
They see “breeder” and roll their eyes.
They don’t see the tears when a puppy doesn’t make it.
They don’t see the mama we comfort through labor.
They don’t see the vet bills that stack higher than the profit.
They don’t see the hours of cleaning, journaling, planning, and praying.
And then, after all that, we get told “I’d never buy from a breeder.”
I get it. You’ve seen the horror stories.
The mills. The greed. The trauma.
But please…
Don’t confuse the careless with the careful.
Don’t confuse the greedy with the grateful.
Don’t confuse the ones who mass-produce with the ones who nurture, study, and build with intention.
We are not the same.
We care about structure, temperament, health, and heart.
We raise dogs who can go into any home and change someone’s whole world.
We raise mamas who are loved family members before anything else who get belly rubs, walks, and tons of snuggles.
We raise litters that are handled, adored, and taught what love feels like before they ever go home.
We don’t just produce puppies.
We raise forever dogs.
So before you say, “I’d never buy from a breeder,”
remember not all breeders are the same.
And that’s exactly the problem.
Because the ones doing it right deserve to be seen, heard, respected,.And supported!
The ones doing it right are the reason you fell in love with your dog in the first place.
The reason your child has a best friend.
The reason a senior has companionship.
The reason a family has laughter again after loss.
We don’t breed dogs.
We build families.
We create joy.
We give hearts a reason to heal.
So maybe it’s time we change what the word “breeder” means again.
And please do your part to screen breeders before giving them a dime of your hard earned money. Only support ethical breeders who care about their dogs and you! Dogs should be family first ! They are not livestock or a cash cow!
