Is their an excuse...

....for buying un-pedigreed stock?

One of the main things I have a problem with is when people willingly and happily buy un-pedigreed stock. Whether it be from an unknown breeder, an auction, or a raffle...I do not get it. From my experience, the people that buy un-pedigreed stock are people that want to do it their way or really just don't care. Do they not realize that when they purchase this rabbit that it can carry a slew of things? For instance, how do we know that the rabbit doesn't come from a line of over-weight rabbits, odd breedings (like a self blue seal chin x lilac tort otter), or even that the rabbit is purebred? Well..I mean..after a few generations who cares if it's purebred! Are these kind of breeders in it to support the breed or are they just breeding to produce pets?

A big concern of mine is why the rabbit is in the auction in the first place. Obviously the breeder didn't want it for a certain reason. Without any way of contacting them..we can't be sure if the rabbit is even able to produce anymore! How old is it? Is it sterile? Does he have a split p? Does he carry VD or any other hereditary disease? Are none of these taken into consideration? Is it easier to buy a rabbit with absolutely no history than it is to buy a pedigreed, well cared for, and solid rabbit from a good breeder? I guess so!

Maybe it's ignorance. They choose not to care because they are happy with their purchase. They choose not to educate themselves because they don't care? A care-free attitude is a red flag to me. Anyone that wants to be serious with rabbits should take the time to do it right.

Well...that's all for now.