When it comes to the world of dog breeding, there can be a lot of controversy. Are breeders actually ethical, or are they all just running puppy mills? How well are dogs being treated by breeders?
Though they have been used for years, one of the more recent controversies in the world of breeding is breeding stands. There are many contrasting opinions surrounding the use of breeding stands, partially because there’s not a lot of information about them out there. There’s also much arguing over the morality of using one.
We’ll take a deeper dive into dog breeding stands here, so you can see exactly what they are and how they’re used. If you’re considering adopting a new puppy from a breeder, it’s important to understand how dogs are being bred so you can know whether your ethical standards are being met.
What Is a Dog Breeding Stand?
A dog breeding stand is an object used to restrain a female dog while they are being mated. It typically has a steel frame that can be adjusted to fit the dog’s height, as well as two leather or rubber loops to hold the dog in place around the neck and stomach.
These dog breeding stands have been used by breeders worldwide to make the process of mating easier. The stands are useful because it helps dogs get the process of mating started and if the female dog is a biter, it protects the male dog from being bitten.
The stand restraining the female is part of the controversy that surrounds these objects.
Are There Pros to Using Dog Breeding Stands?
There are a few ways dog breeding stands can be helpful.
Is Using Dog Breeding Stands Ethical?
As we mentioned earlier, there is a lot of controversy surrounding dog breeding stands. Here we’ll take a closer look at what the main issues seem to be.
Conclusion
While they may be safe to use in breeding, dog breeding stands do have drawbacks and raise questions of ethics. Whether they are ethical or not depends on the situation they are used in as well as your personal moral compass. For example, stands being used to force females to mate before they are ready purely so a breeder can make more money is quite unethical. But, on the other hand, breeding stands can be helpful when there are weight or height differences in dogs or if the female is fond of biting. Not all dog breeders will use these stands, but you may want to ask any breeders you’re considering adopting from whether they do if it’s an issue that concerns you.
