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Originally Posted by garryd
I don't think compulsory health testing is any way to stem back yard breeding and over breeding,yes it might stop quality dogs being bred indiscriminately ,but thats not the primarily concern of these types of breeders is it ! as most dogs bred ain't KC anyhow! So what would compulsory health testing mean to the avarage BYB or designer dog breeder!? sweet FA thats what!i ts easy for us all to give for us all to bleat on about whats right or wrong,but all the time theres a demand there will be an endless suply of puppys bred to sell!
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Health testing won't mean a thing to some Breeders your correct and no it won't stop BYB and others,but the supply out does the demand don't you think,there are endless amount of dogs in rescue.
You will always pay slightly more for a well bred health tested puppy that is KC Registered.
Education is the key,trying to make sure the public are aware of what health tests are required for certain breeds.
When we get puppy enquires we always explain about what health tests are required for the breed and point them in the direction of the nearest breed club.
There are still lots of SBT's that are registered with the KC that are not tested,so by making it compulsary before registering a litter you will reduce there profit margin somewhat,so instead of for example getting £400 for a KC non tested pup,they will only be getting around £200/250 for a non registered,non tested pup.So work the loss out on say a litter of 6 pups....