"Dave" <MRFIXIT666 DeleteThis @FRONTIERNET.NET> wrote in message
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> To be honest I didn't tell him anything. I figured It's my dog & I'll do
> what I like. Or so I thought.
And that is of course your right Dave. However, "if" I feel you had done
your homework properly, you would have been armed well when setting out on
your journey to find a responsible breeder and might have not chosen the one
you did. You would have known to be "very" upfront in what you were seeking
and would have tons of questions to ask of them. And if any were not
answered to your satisfaction, you would have moved on.
I did have a look at their site and they do "say" they do "some" of the
things responsible breeders do. However, I see no pictures of finished
champions they have and no really good pics of their dogs as would a
responsible and proud breeder have probably included in a website. Careful
screening by "their" vet for genetic problems also wouldn't cut it with me.
I'd have asked to see Certificates and results from the appropriate
authorities - not just a vet's say-so. If it were me I would not have chosen
this breeder without a whole lot more info than I see on their web page. Not
to say they don't have some finished dogs of note but I'm just going by a
first impression. As you say, they also don't mention anything about "how"
their show and/or pet quality puppies are sold.
Did you not receive a written contract before plonking down your money -
which should have mentioned limited registration?
Did "they" not ask you what you intended to do with your puppy and whether
or not you wanted a show dog or pet? Responsible breeders would have.
Did they not describe the puppies you saw as to whether they were possible
show or pet puppies?
Responsible breeders would have.
It seems as though you were as much at fault as they. They for not spelling
EVERYTHING out properly and in writing and you for not being upfront as to
exactly what type of dog you sought.
Also I doubt you'd find a top show/breeding dog from a responsible breeder
for only $750 anywhere. That's a fair price for a pet quality puppy however.
When anyone decides to set themselves up as a breeder, they need to do tons
of homework, connect with a responsible breeder with a known history in the
breed to mentor them, take their advice on how to choose the correct puppy,
show that puppy to it's championship and maybe a hunting title also, join
breed clubs, subscribe to magazines, learn all they can about breed
pedigrees, and if after that, they decide honestly, that their dog might be
breeding quality, know how to pick exactly the right stud dog for their
bitch and know enough to understand that breeding dogs isn't a profitable
venture. It's full of heartache, sleepless nights, tragic losses and a
terrible drain on one's bank account.
If one starts out with a Stud dog, the same applies except the owner had
better understand that unless the dog turns out to be a "really" superior
example of his breed, nobody with a quality bitch will seek his stud
services. That means finding the best puppy from top quality stock, being
able to afford such a dog, showing it, advertising it and keeping it in the
public eye. If your dog is not a top example of his breed, the bitches
brought to you - if any, are also not going to be quality dogs - hence just
another litter of irresponsibly bred dogs.
Responsible and irresponsible breeders can both gain some noteriety and a
"name" for themselves. It's all according what kind of a "name" you wish to
gain for yourself that counts as to whether or not you breed for all the
wrong reasons or for the good of the breed.
Hundreds and thousands of Labs are now put to death each year because of
those who didn't care.
EGD
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