[jp4m2]

Originally Posted by MyFairLacy

Breeding to IMPROVE the breed is so important - to breed to the standard for the breed, and most of all to breed HEALTHY dogs free of all genetic problems. I have learned SO much over the past couple years about the correct reasons for breeding and what a reputable breeder is and isn't. I can get so worked up over people breeding for the wrong reasons...it just angers me to see dogs bred that are so far from standard and see genetic issues passed along...not fair to the puppies or the new owners It amazes me too all the time at the people breeding their dogs...not having a clue about the breed or the first thing about breeding. I swear the funniest thing to me is when someone wanting to breed their dog is asked "have you had the necessary health testing done?" and they reply "well, my dog has had all her vaccinations" Anyways, I'm glad you did your research and I hope you find a wonderful breeder

I was just floored when I made those calls today, and for these people to not even know what liver shunt was and then to brag at how they just bought two dogs and decided to breed ......I was so torn on telling them (nicely of course) that if they wanted to breed they really should do so research and reading before doing so because the clearly don't have a clue as to what there doing.....or just hanging up. ...I just hung up .....