Persuasive speech Title: Why is breeding dogs not unethical if done ...

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Title: Why is breeding dogs not unethical if done correctly?
General Purpose: To show the true side of responsible breeding
Specific Purpose: Let people take a look from the inside and see the true difference.
Thesis: Lots of animal rights activists are completely against breeding dogs and with this spread
of information that is not entirely true. I’m going to go through the differences between
responsible and irresponsible breeding, what a typical day looks like when you’re a breeder, and
the licenses you must get along with awards that breeders can get.
INTRODUCTION
Attention-getting material: Breeding dogs is a very controversial topic, but if you do it
correctly it is not a bad thing but a great thing and helps better breed standards.
Motivate to listen: I hope that you will learn that breeding dogs are not always bad and
that a day in a breeder's life is not just playing with puppies it is very difficult.
Establish credibility: I grew up around breeding different breeds of dogs and have seen all
sides of this topic.
Thesis: Lots of animal rights activists are completely against breeding dogs and with this spread
of information that is not entirely true. I’m going to go through the differences between
responsible and irresponsible breeding, what a typical day looks like when you’re a breeder, and
the licenses you must get along with awards that breeders can get.
Main points: The difference between responsible and irresponsible breeding, what a typical
day looks like as a breeder, and ways to keep the dogs in a happy healthy environment.
Transition: While there are many great responsible breeders, many people don’t know the
difference between responsible and irresponsible breeding.
BODY
I. Point 1. The differences between responsible and irresponsible breeding.
a. Supporting Material → responsible breeding (Protect the harvest 2022)
i. Sub-subpoint→ Responsible breeders have lots of knowledge of the care
and temperament of the type of dog they are breeding.
ii. Sub-subpoint→ responsible breeders also take very good medical care of
their dogs and puppies. For example, vet visits before the dam go into
labor and after the puppies are born getting them necessary routine
veterinary checkups.
iii. Subpoint→ According to AKC’s guide to responsible dog breeding,
one of the steps to being a responsible breeder is breeding to improve
which takes into consideration genetics, temperament, and size of the
dam and sire.
iv. Subpoint→ from an interview with exquisite Yorkies, most breeders
will have in their contracts that if the puppy/dog is not a right fit they
can always come back to the breeder.
b. Supporting Material irresponsible breeding
i. Sub-subpoint→ Irresponsible breeders do not take into consideration
different genetic defects, and usually do not have very much
knowledge over the breed(s) they are breeding.
ii. Sub-subpoint→ medical care and clean areas are also not a priority for
irresponsible breeders.
Transition: To be a responsible breeder comes with a lot of work.
II. Point 2. A typical day in a breeder's life.
a. Supporting Material, The morning→ (from an interview with Exquisite Yorkies
on November 2, 2022)
i. Sub-subpoint→ Typically breeders wake up at around 7 in the
morning to wake up the dogs and start cleaning. While the dogs are
outside the kennels get thoroughly cleaned with soapy water first the
disinfectant. After that, the dogs have the freedom to go in or outside
as they please. Food and water are left out for them to eat or drink
throughout the day.
ii. Sub-subpoint→ in the afternoon each dog is thoroughly brushed and
checked over to ensure they are still healthy and feeling good. Then
around 8 pm, the dogs are put to bed. In the kennels, there is also access to
food and water.
Transition: when you are a responsible breeder you must get licensing and you can gain some
awards.
III. Point 3. Licenses/ awards
a. Supporting Material Texas department of licensing and regulation (TLDR
2022)
i. Sub-subpoint→ you must get a license if you have 11 or more adult
female dogs and in one year you sell at least 20 dogs.
ii. Sub-subpoint→ Before breeders get this license you must have a facility
inspection to ensure that the facility meets the requirements.
b. Supporting Material Good dog responsible breeder program (good dog 2022)
i. Sub-subpoint→ while this is not a license it is an award given to
responsible breeders who meet the requirements.
ii. Sub-subpoint→ to get this award you must apply to use the good dog
service and be reviewed by the good dog team.
Transition: With all the licensing and awards that responsible breeders can get breeders must
keep their dogs in well-maintained and healthy environments.