backyard breeder
Amateur animal multiplier
A backyard breeder is someone who breeds dogs or other animals casually, without the expertise, health testing, or ethical standards of reputable breeders.
The term is pejorative, implying negligence toward genetic health, overpopulation, and animal welfare: Don't buy from backyard breeders—adopt from a shelter or find a responsible breeder.
Contrasts with puppy mills, which operate on a larger commercial scale.
- puppy millCommercial mass dog breeder
- pet storeAnimal retail shop
- irresponsibleLacking sense of duty
- overbreedingExcessive controlled reproduction
- profitGain exceeding expenditure
unhealthy · inbred · unregistered · animal welfare · cash only · red flags · neglect · overcrowded · rescue · shelter · unethical · unvaccinated · sick animals · hoarding · exploitation · unspayed · unneutered · designer dogs
- animal breederschicken farmer, stud farm, kennel, hatchery
- animal sellerspet shop, pet store, horse dealer, fish store, horse trader
- dog breeders
- puppy millspuppy mills, litters, puppies, kennels, cages
backyard breederanimal shelter
Facility housing homeless pets
rescue organization · humane society · breed rescue · adoption center · SPCA
back, backs, backed, backing, backside, backward, backwards, yard, yards