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Wouldn't knowingly breeding a dog with seizures and who has previously produced affected offspring be a form of animal abuse? Just a thought... Debbie

I couldn't see the photos, but I agree with everyone who said the owners were probably raw novices. Otherwise, who would want to pay money to show up and have their dog dismissed perhaps being humiliated in the process? While some of us may have been lucky to start with good mentors, others...

I have NOT seen the dog, but I was given the contact information for someone in my area trying to find a home for an adult Shar Pei and it sounds like they are asking only a nominal placement fee to ensure he does not go to a bad home. One thing I assured them is with the responsibility for a...

They theoretically can't be DQ'd, but sadly there is a color prejudice at least in the USA and many judges don't even recognize the less common colors/markings as being a part of the breed. Less common only meaning not typically encountered in show lines. Last summer we were in the ring with a...

Wylie, the Siberian in the center of my signature, is a true agouti. One of the hallmarks of agouti is the banding pattern...the guard hairs are black tipped, cream banded in the middle and then dark all the way down to the root. The undercoat is rich red or charcoal. I love the 'wild' look...

I haven't read the rest of the bill, but I would be very concerned about falling under the definition of a "dealer" as it has the connotation of being a for profit business. Even if it would only mean a small increase in licensing fees now, what will come later? Unreasonable or unaffordable...

I agree wholeheartedly with the above except I'm not sure acquiring a good dog is as cut and dry as your examples. A lot of very good breeders do run local adds. Why? There is an advantage to being able to place pet puppies close which includes meeting the prosepctive family in person and...

I find this horrifying on so many levels. Yes, I dispise puppymills, feel badly for the dogs, and hope there are definite consequences if the situation was as bad as you describe. But seriously, does it take caring about how someone treats their dogs to finally notice that the CHILD is days...

An answer, but hon if you truely care about these dogs, you need to stop acting like a child. Just post the address so people can contact and donate if they wish. And considering the history of these threads, I would definitely verify the legitimacy first (wouldn't want my hard earned cash...

Wow. Some of your posts remind me of someone else on this board. I will say that I don't own a docked breed, but I disagree that it is always a myth. My Chinooks are power waggers and will cheerfully and repeatedly crack their tails against door frames and coffee tables which can cause...

Are these imaginary breeder friends or can you give us specific examples of "good" breeders who support this kind of legislation? I would like to write or call to them and discuss their point of view. Right now, the only "breeders" that I believe would support this kind of legislation in...

Just curious...you said you went BACK to this lady's place. If the pup looked so unhealthy to begin with, why on earth did you buy her and then wait over a month to have her checked by your vet? I disagree that a good breeder can't be found online, but a home visit should always be made by...

I think you've found the most expensive dogs! Anyone stupid enough to fall for such a scam deserves to be out $100,000 bucks! But seriously this couldn't be for real? Just look at their FAQs. $15,000 for some sort of a "Jabari" which no responsible breeder has ever heard of and yet their own...

I understand how some readers might not find this reference appropriate, but I think the point she was trying to make is that this is a very well organized group of extremists waging war on pet owners. Debbie

I looked at the article again and it looks like they updated it with unbelieveable statements from the sicko whom I hope gets expelled and deported. Truely the lowest form of life... Debbie

Cindy Cooke of the UKC is one person whom I have a great deal of respect for. She has been very active in monitoring anti-pet legislation that has been spreading across the US. For anyone who loves their dog and appreciates their right to keep a canine companion, this is a must read article...

I have an idea...and all this talk of food BTW made me go get a big breakfast burrito... Whenever this AR crap starts again, why don't we simply start a new thread with a similar title where we can discuss the majority's viewpoints? That way the first thing people see when they start reading...

I hate the kind of vet that pressures and that would end my business on the spot definitely letting them know the reason. IMO...I think it's proper for vets to initially ask and I think it's proper for them to have an initial discussion about whether or not someone intends to breed possibly...

I totally agree and it takes YEARS of being involved and recieving constructive criticism to the develop depth of knowledge required to breed puppies of consistent quality. Heck, there are plenty of people I wouldn't buy a purebred from even if they started with decent lines let alone someone...

I generally agree with both of these statements and that's why sometimes I think these discussions are such sensitive topics. My question about the OP's friend is not whether she has any more or less right to decide to breed her dogs than anyone who has ever decided to breed a litter, but...