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Responsible Breeding

July 12, 2019 //  by Kim//  1 Comment

Let’s talk about RESPONSIBLE breeding. 😉

But first, a little bit of history.

CalWEAR was founded by Weimaraner breeders. Yep, we’re “BREEDERS.” 😱 We intentionally produce Weimaraners for ourselves and the community of purebred dog enthusiasts.

When you’re a breeder, and you’re involved in your community, it’s just a matter of time before someone calls and says, “Hey, my neighbor has a gray dog who needs a new home,” or “Hey, my uncle is moving and he can’t take his dog with him.” The statement is always followed by, “Can you help?”

Of course.

CalWEAR was formally founded in August 2014 because of the INCESSANT influx of Weimaraners who needed new homes. As breeders, we care a LOT about Weimaraners, whether we bred them or not, and we wanted to help. Our 501c3 public charity was granted after a year of paperwork and phone calls with the IRS.

Many needy Weimaraners have and continue to come from breeders who “couldn’t take them back.” We’re thankful that these families have either Friends for Pets or CalWEAR to turn to so we can help get these kiddos into other homes who are waiting for them. [Autumn 2019 Update: Friends for Pets is no longer in business.]

So, back to breeding.

We don’t doubt that ALL Weimaraner breeders produce puppies because they love Weimaraners. But there’s a responsible way to do it, and an irresponsible way to do it.

Breeding is so much more than producing puppies and finding homes. It’s researching pedigrees, intentionally breeding away from health issues, being there the moment that puppy is born, and being there the moment that dog crosses the bridge. Breeders are the ones who bring new lives into the world. That comes with a lifelong commitment to be there for that dog. Thorough and proper screening of prospective homes ensures that the puppy will have a great place to live for the rest of his life… but in the unfortunate case that the dog needs a new home, it is the BREEDER’S responsibility to take care of that dog.

Period.

It is also a BREEDER’S responsibility to educate their puppy buyers on properly raising and training a Weimaraner puppy. And be there for the FAMILIES when they need help.

We hope that if you’re a BREEDER, and a rescue organization has been called upon to intervene on a dog you’ve produced, that you allocate future earnings from puppy sales to donate back to rescue. No amount is too small. And it will help dogs like the ones YOU’VE PRODUCED, but couldn’t be there to help when they needed it the most.

We truly hope that someday, CalWEAR will go out of business because Weimaraners no longer need rescue. In a perfect world, those that need new homes will go back to their breeders, and those breeders will have a strong community behind them to get them into a new home.

Until then, we’re here. Ready to help a Weimaraner, or two, find their next home.

As for DUKE and DAISY, they were both adopted, together, today. ❤️ From now on, they’ll always have us to come back to, should their current situation doesn’t work out. Even if they’re old. And gray(er). 🥰

– Team CalWEAR


Ann Cheney Haslup
This is such fantastic news to hear about Duke and Daisy finding a forever home together. It would have been so sad to have them separated, as I’m a Mom of a bonded pair that are three months apart and I don’t know how they would live without the other.
Linda Hartheimer
This! ❤
Barbara Sadowy Bailey
Also do fund raising for your truck that keeps on breaking. You guys need a new van!!!!
Dawn Sharp
May I add just a few details to your comments, please. About breeders educating their puppy buyers…it’s also about vetting those buyers. Be sure they not only have the knowledge you have given about training and Weim demeanor, but that they also are reasonably financially, physically, spatially and temperamentally prepared to manage a Weimaraner. You don’t have to sell a puppy to someone you think can’t handle it, simply expecting them to bring it back if it doesn’t work out. You don’t want a stressed puppy with a broken heart that you have to mend.
I find myself wanting to give examples here, and I will if anyone asks, but if you think about it, it isn’t too hard. A Weim owner doesn’t have to be rich or young or physically perfect to own a Weim, but you as a breeder have to evaluate if they can provide a safe, life-long, loving and sufficient home for your puppy.
Denise Fusco
Excellent post!! And congrats to Duke and Daisy on their new forever home😊
Michelle Elizabeth
Awesome. I got my first Weimarner from Judy Coffman a well known Weim breeder here is So Cal- my personal experience was amazing we stayed in contact the entire 15 years Grace was alive. There are some good ones out there. 2001-2016.
Kim Burnell
Thank you for the note! Judythe is an example of a reputable breeder. In fact, she’s CURRENTLY fostering Weims for CalWEAR. If it weren’t for Judy, we would have put up our “we’re full” sign months ago. Judy, thank you for being a breeder who supports and volunteers for rescue!!!!
Michelle Elizabeth
She is amazing… i met her at a Weimaraner festival in a park told her I would like to get a puppy and she said she was going to have a littler so I filled out the application and she even had someone drive down to Temecula do a home check on me, which was awesome I also volunteered for a rescue so I usually did the home checks but it felt good to know that she cared. I used to drive Grace up to her place every December so she could see her. When I emailed her and told her that Grace has passed she reached back out to me that she actually had another female Weimaraner that would be a great fit for me, however still not ready for a weim, Grace has some big paws to fill.

Dana Giese
Our first Weims came from a newspaper ad in 1988, then we met Judy and our next two were from her. She taught us so much about caring for Weimaraners! I drove her nuts; she’d always say the dogs had my number. So glad she’s helping CalWEAR!

Kristine Davison Morgan
B R A V O!!! ❤️❤️❤️

Nancy Quesenberry
So well said! Every Weimaraner I ever had the breeders were there for any reason. And required that I did not breed any of their pups. Thanks for reminding us the importance of being great breeders and owners. You all are the best❣️ Thanks for all you do.
Debbie Greg Sanderson
OMG we’re so glad that they could stay together. Many thanks and prayers to that new owner for taking on 2 Weims raised together! Oh and BTW that statement about breeding responsible is so true. That dog you bred is yours for life
Jerad Souza
Weim rescues are the best!
Jennifer Benner Scovell
Terrific post! Congratulations to Duke and Daisy and their new family. ❣️
Sandi Ferguson
Awesome!! You ALL are true angels for Weims!!🐾🐾💖🎉😘
Ellen Wildfeuer
You ROCK!❤️
Lisa M. Pelton Woellhof
Love this ❤.
Stephanie Schuster
It shouldn’t matter if a Weimaraner is 5 months, or 5 years, OR 10 years old. The responsible breeders I know take their dogs back when the dogs are in need, and find wonderful homes for them, or keep them. It is not about a source of income. They breed with a specific purpose to improve the breed, and have a very personal interest in their lives – for their entire life. Our rescues are flooded because there are people with slick websites, but no intention of aiding one of their older dogs in need.

Mike Hummel
At what cost to those “responsible breeders” are the Weimaraner’s that they taking back being put at risk to themselves and to the Weimaraner’s currently in the breeders home already?
5 months ok I can agree with a breeder taking back their dogs while they are still PUPPIES. But to defame a breeders reputation in the community and in the industry is wrong. 5 years -shame on the owners. 5 months then I say shame on the breeder. At least at 5 months the puppies can still be integrated into the current pack at the breeders residence. Maybe one of these days you will be face with a decision on this level, where the lack of training on the buyers part gets thrown back on the breeders name. Instead of the buyer taking responsibility for their lack of training they throw it at the breeder and say you deal with it. That’s a load of horse crap. You know it good and well.Now everybody wants to go around and point fingers instead of pointing fingers at the purchaser of these two beautiful dogs. Maybe the shame needs to fall back on the buyer instead of any breeder after five years. Why don’t you people drop this whole thing because what’s taken place is a terrible thing obviously. And now these two beautiful dogs have a new home to be loved unconditionally. Again it’s not the breeders fault.
Michelle Mulkern
It’s not a breeder’s fault if a buyer’s circumstances change, but lack of fault doesn’t mean lack of responsibility. A good breeder recognizes that they are responsible for the lives they bring into this world, regardless of whether it belongs to a 10 month-old puppy or a 10 year-old senior. If a breeder isn’t prepared to make that level of commitment than they shouldn’t be breeding, and they absolutely deserve be called out by others in their community.
I am not a breeder, but I have been involved in all-breed rescue. I appreciate breeders who take care of their own.
Irina Åström
wonderful post. Loving our Cobain Blu ❤ thank you for helping us find him and allowing us to give him a forever home.
Heather J. Fyfe
Love this post!
Vickie Whysong-Stolns
Thank you for your dedication to Weimaraner’s!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Audra Brown
Great advice! Families looking for puppies should ask breeders if they fully participate in rescue organizations dedicated to the breed.
Jessica Hanson
👍
Mary Campilongo
💓💓💓💓
Mimi Laubersheimer
So well said❤️
Dayna Dallas
Thank you for my love!!
Shelly Bailey Gaona
Do you have any pups currently? We are in Calif looking for a full registration girl. Blue is first choice but love the silver too
Kristi Blackburn
Great news! ❤🐶❤🐶❤
Melanie Modlin
They are beautiful and happy looking dogs.
Chelsea Lukes-Engels
I get so upset when I see some Joe Shmo wanting to breed their 1-2 year old weim because they are cute. Having no idea or care where those puppies end up because either way they make a few bucks ☹️ I feel Weimaraners have become a fad in the past few years because yes they are gorgeous dogs but people need to educate themselves first on the breed and if ask themselves if they can commit to the next 13-15 years giving that puppy I safe good home.
Shana Marie
Happy tails kids!
Jean Kusz
Amen!
Kelly Brenneman Hayward
So Wonderful! ❤️

Barbara Sadowy Bailey
Thank you. Please keep on educating. A weim is not for every home. I actually would be ready to write to all brand using them because they are beautiful. People should not get a weim without knowing what they are up to do.
Rani Hunter
You guys are awesome and Maggie is very glad you were there ❤️
Cristi Theriot
I hope everyone who reads this and loves it will donate 5dollars to rescue. 5 dollars can make a difference

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