I was going to try to post this in the IMO spot but I haven't been on the site long enough to do that.
So here goes; what do you consider a backyard breeder?
Is it someone selling unregistered kittens? Or those that breed cats with no contracts, health guarantee or genetic testing? Or people that have no knowledge of the breed, and are using breeding as a way to make money?
Most of what I have seen, if you are breeding unregistered kittens, then you are a considered BYB (which means that you are not to be trusted). But really all that being "registered" means is that you can trace your cats pedegree by atleast 3 generations.
Not all registered breeders are ethical and produce/ sell healthy, well socialized cats. Some are in it for the money, don't keep up with vaccinations and the health of the cats (because vet bills cut into profit), or don't provide suitable living arrangements that are optimal for healthy animals.
Now what about people that have unregistered cats, that are true to the breed (in genetics and in temperament), that have been tested for FIV, FeLV, parasites ect and any other gentic abnormalities or diseases that are breed specific? They have a cattery that is inspected, and all cats are up to date on vaccinations and are regularly seen by vet to ensure optimal health? That have a health guarantee, a contract that states kitten must be spayed/neutered and is never to be re-homed or given to animal shelter ect.
Do you consider these people to be Backyard breeders?
Would you be more willing to purchase a registered cat from a breeder without a health guarantee or contract, or purchase an unregistered cat that is has been vet checked, vaccinated and comes with health guarantee and contract?
Thanks for your time!
So here goes; what do you consider a backyard breeder?
Is it someone selling unregistered kittens? Or those that breed cats with no contracts, health guarantee or genetic testing? Or people that have no knowledge of the breed, and are using breeding as a way to make money?
Most of what I have seen, if you are breeding unregistered kittens, then you are a considered BYB (which means that you are not to be trusted). But really all that being "registered" means is that you can trace your cats pedegree by atleast 3 generations.
Not all registered breeders are ethical and produce/ sell healthy, well socialized cats. Some are in it for the money, don't keep up with vaccinations and the health of the cats (because vet bills cut into profit), or don't provide suitable living arrangements that are optimal for healthy animals.
Now what about people that have unregistered cats, that are true to the breed (in genetics and in temperament), that have been tested for FIV, FeLV, parasites ect and any other gentic abnormalities or diseases that are breed specific? They have a cattery that is inspected, and all cats are up to date on vaccinations and are regularly seen by vet to ensure optimal health? That have a health guarantee, a contract that states kitten must be spayed/neutered and is never to be re-homed or given to animal shelter ect.
Do you consider these people to be Backyard breeders?
Would you be more willing to purchase a registered cat from a breeder without a health guarantee or contract, or purchase an unregistered cat that is has been vet checked, vaccinated and comes with health guarantee and contract?
Thanks for your time!