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Post by multiplicity on Nov 15, 2009 19:12:33 GMT -5
That is definitely an odd request from a stranger! I am not knowledgeable in dog breeding but I do not think it is the norm to just randomly pick a nice looking dog from the neighbourhood who looks like she may have the desired traits (such as agility) and request breeding permission! Although, Kawaii is quite the eye-candy! As for comments on breeding mutts for the pound, there's many canines waiting for forever homes - both mutts and purebreds! In fact our beloved greyhounds are a perfect example of breeding for particular qualities and skill where the unwanted land in shelters and adoption groups just like ours. Unwanted pups are not just limited to mutts.Thank goodness to all of those individuals who work endlessly to find homes for these precious souls!
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Post by memesfamily on Nov 15, 2009 19:12:43 GMT -5
Lisa,
I hate to say it, but I think it was a pick-up line....
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Post by lmcallen74 on Nov 15, 2009 19:14:21 GMT -5
Lisa, I hate to say it, but I think it was a pick-up line.... ;D LMAO!!! That's a WHOLE different type of breeding question!!!!! HAHAHAHA! ;D
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Post by multiplicity on Nov 15, 2009 19:15:36 GMT -5
Lisa, I hate to say it, but I think it was a pick-up line.... OMG!!! You may be right!!! Hey Lisa, was he a handsome, young sir?
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Post by lmcallen74 on Nov 15, 2009 19:16:52 GMT -5
Meh, comme ci comme ca
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Aradex
Junior Grey Lover
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Post by Aradex on Nov 15, 2009 23:23:10 GMT -5
Lisa-
I do agree that there are many many terrible pure breeders out there it's just...
Well, let me put it this way; to me there are three important aspects to being a good breeder: 1) Having a purpose to breeding (whether you want to create show dogs, working dogs or pets) 2) Supporting the dogs you produce throughout their entire lives 3) Knowing the genetics of the dogs you produce and are breeding from both in terms of health and temperament.
Most breeders do #1. Some do #2. Few do #3. #3 is the one that's all but impossible for someone breeding mutts (or mixes, if you'd prefer to call them that). They'd either have to buy dogs of iffy history and spend loads of money breeding only the best to the best to create a stable line, buy dogs from breeders with known history and spend enough money to create their own lines or convince breeders with history to let their dogs produce mixes. None are easy, cheap or likely. Therefore, although breeders of any dogs can be terrible, it's almost impossible to find a breeder of mixes who is good just because it takes so much time, effort and money to do so that they might as well not.
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moncheri
Grey Addicted
Broodies are the best!
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Post by moncheri on Nov 21, 2009 0:24:20 GMT -5
Sadly, there are rescue organizations for every breed of dog! If people stopped to think about how many dogs are destroyed vs for every pup that is born perhaps the "recreational breeding" would come to an end!
On the lighter side...memesfamily may be on to something!! Perhaps the guy could have just suggested you meet again & walk the dogs together!
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Post by myboyozzy on Nov 21, 2009 8:52:45 GMT -5
One of my friends recently bred two of her dogs (some kind of bulldog? American bulldog maybe?) and I had to use every kind of self control I had in me not to blow up in her face. I did tell her that if she's not planning on caring for all the puppies, I hope her dog doesn't get pregnant, because there are WAY TOO many unwanted dogs out there (purebreds included) who need homes, and it's irresponsible of her to be adding to the problem. Her response was something like, "what are you an animal rights activist now?" (I never used to be an animal lover. My family wasn't big on pets, so until I got married to an animal lover who came from an animal loving home, I didn't know I was an animal lover). Unfortunately her dog did get pregnant and now, as she says, she's trying to get rid of the "stupid puppies".
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Post by Caleen D on Nov 21, 2009 11:34:33 GMT -5
Not totally the same thing, but a LOT of people have asked me if I breed greyhounds, or if I plan to stud out the boys when we are on walks.
I generally reply that their "change purses are empty" and that the LAST thing this world needs are any more greyhound puppies. Fortunately it gives me a fantastic in to talk about adoption and how there are lots of wonderful dogs already waiting for homes, no need to go through all the hassle of whelping a litter.
Oddly, people also ask me if I race my dogs/own racing dogs. I guess most of the general public is uneducated about racing (and that it's illegal in Canada, and that most greyhound breeders don't make a habit of strolling their racing dogs around the neighborhood).
Having quite a bit of experience with both puppy mills and humane societies, I really can't personally get behind the breeding of any more dogs intentionally, regardless of the purposes. Until we manage to prevent even one more dog from "being taken out back" I don't think anyone has a right to bring more animals into this world. Don't even get me started on all of the available strays on reservations and in other countries.
I'm not a fan of the AKC or of dog shows either because I know how many, many, many puppies are born in the quest for that 'perfect' dog. Sure they are breeding for quality, but unfortunately, a lot of quantity seems to go hand in hand with that.
Ok </rant> and my apologies for going off on a tangent, LOL
Cal
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graham
Junior Grey Lover
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Post by graham on Nov 28, 2009 14:35:05 GMT -5
LOL worst pick-up attempt ever! Gotta give him credit for the suave segue though LOL
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Post by lmcallen74 on Dec 5, 2009 10:30:46 GMT -5
LOL worst pick-up attempt ever! Gotta give him credit for the suave segue though LOL It sure is 'ruff' (hehehehe sorry) out there for we singletons! ;D Lisa
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