By Ron Sturgeon, NADBR Sr. VP. Every time NADBR posts about dog breeding, we get a chorus of comments from people who want dog breeding banned. They feel strongly that breeding should stop because the world has too many dogs in shelters waiting for homes. Banning breeding does not make sense. Are the majority of […]
By Ron Sturgeon, NADBR Sr. VP and Founder “The Dog Lover,” a just-released film based on a true story, is likely to make some dog lovers angry. Spoiler alert: It is about an idealistic dog lover, a veterinary student, who goes undercover to capture video of conditions at a commercial dog breeder. The evidence she […]
By Rita Rice, NADBR VP of Research After 25 years in the dog world, I can tell you that many dogs are bought in haste. Some buyers don’t go to a rescue or a breeder because they’re unwilling to put up with the scrutiny that well-run rescues and quality breeders require before a dog goes […]
Original Article: French Bulldog Puppies: Inside The Business Of Breeding New York’s Most Fashionable Dog Response By Rita Rice, NADBR VP of Research Forbes writes a balanced article about the pitfalls of popular breeds, how to shop for a quality puppy, and how to avoid accidentally supporting irresponsible, neglectful, or abusive breeders. While it’s easy […]
You can’t limit or regulate demand. People will always want to buy dogs. Trying to limit demand is pushing a string. We can’t change that, but we can change how many of those dogs live.
Everyone understands that many breeders don’t follow any guidelines, and that many safety, health and abuse conditions exist in the most offensive breeders. There are large breeders, small breeders, and everything in between. Different titles are synonymous with this discussion, including backyard breeders and puppy mills. All are just dog breeding operations, put simply, for […]
I have been following the news of the auction of King Charles Cavaliers that took place in Missouri and the efforts by many in our rescue community, especially the Alabama Chapter of Cavalier Rescue USA, Brittney Wilk, and the Greater Birmingham Humane Society, to save these dogs. Thanks to them, scores of our beloved breed […]
By Rita Rice, NADBR VP of Research In a few cities in the United States, advocates for animal rights are attempting to change laws so that pet owners become pet guardians. Maybe such a change is being considered in your city or town. Boulder, Colorado, has made the change. So have San Jose and West […]
By Ron Sturgeon, Founder & Senior VP of National Alliance for Dog Breeding Reform I read an opinion piece in Dogster that I admire for its frankness. The article is titled “Commentary: I will Judge You for Buying a Dog from a Breeder” and describes a view many people hold. It’s ironic that the writer […]
By Ron Sturgeon, NADBR Founder and Senior VP. Many of the National Alliance for Dog Breeding Reform’s members are passionate about rescue, and all of our members love dogs, so we understand the desire to see every adoptable dog find a permanent home. We hope you will visit our site and register for updates or […]
Our mission is to reform the breeding practices of canine companion animals and their auction to ensure that they are shown kindness, treated humanely and bred using only medically sound practices.