This term is used to describe a breeder who basically has a pet quality beagle and breeds them to any other pet quality beagle without regards for any possible genetic problems, breed type or welfare of the breed.  They have a nice pet "and want one just like it" or "want to give someone else the opportunity to own a nice beagle."

This breeder-

• is not involved in the breed club
• has not researched the backgrounds of parents, grandparents, or great grandparents for any genetic problems
• has not studied the AKC standard for breed type
• does not give a written contract or agree to take the puppy back if you for any reason cannot keep the puppy
• has not done any screening test for thyroid problems, hip dysplasia, eye problems, etc.
• looks for any male to breed to their female and the cheaper the better
• advertises in the newspaper
• sells all puppies by six weeks and sooner if possible
• thinks they can make money selling puppies (that's is a laugh)
• often raises the puppies in a dirt pen out back
• they sell cheap and will promote unusual colors (blues and chocolates) as "rare"  and ask a higher price.
• sells at flea markets
• does not ask questions about what type home you will give their puppy, they just want the $$$$$

I think you get the idea.  So Sally Sue down the road that bred her lovely pet  to Joe 's male across town and  has eight puppies- may be a backyard breeder.

Author-Ruth Darlene Stewart

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