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Originally Posted by sylvan I should have been nicer in my posts and should have found a more conciliatory method of relaying information. I was just very upset. I had 3 calls this week from people looking for pups. They all lost the yorkies they loved at a young age. Two from PSS and one from collapsed trachea. They were bought from Backyard breeders who didn't care enough to check out the health history of their dogs. I am in tears on the phone listening to stories of impossible vet bills and last heartbreaking moments. I come on here and see someone who joined in January and hasn't asked a single question about breeding their dog except for the 'how much $' and then ignored people who were asking legitimate questions and I lost my cool and got up on the soapbox.
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Hey I joined this forum in June. I asked some of the same questions of posts that you have done- regarding the use of studs-breeding of females. I was met with mob mentality by some memebers.
I was told on my website and on my email that I was a B______. That they do not need to be lectured by me, I talked down to them- like a teacher.
I don't know it all. Never said I Did. It is their GOD given right to do what ever they want to do.
So I have backed off. It has been made clear by some that unless certain members of the forum state a idea it can not be true or of any value.
You might as well sit back and cool off. Have a nice glass of Ice Tea make a friend on the forum who shares your ideas and talk to them. That is what I did. We have so much fun laughing and sharing our thoughts. Do we agree on everything no- but the same basic ideas. We wish we could could come up with a way to help those folks- but some do not want your help.
If you post on the forum- what are you learning if everyone pats you on the back or head and says- "oh how wonderful" "oh how cute" you have learned nothing. Read the posts- you asked for info and advice by placing the posts. Take what others have to share.
We ask questions on the posts- very few will answer simple things like" did you take the dog to the vet ? You never answer Red flags go up when you state a simple problem and are crying about a cash outlay of $50.00 cause you have earmites or worms and want my sympathy. But you are buying clothes for them cause it will look so cute. Your pet has my sympathy- because they do not feel well- and I hope that you are getting the correct treatment for them.
Welcome to the real world- It takes a lot of money to care for these dogs. There are numerous instances someone is in over their head and then wants ideas how to fix the situation. They have put no time, effort, or understanding into what they have done to the dog they love so much. They are not financially prepared to put the money out when they need to see the vet. It goes on and on.
We talk about puppymills and backyard breeders and the sad- poor quality- unhealthy puppies that are produced. Are some of us any better. If the correct genetics are not behind a male and female- no amount of prenatal care will make their puppies healthy. Some things you just can't fix.
I have three lovely children- all three will not be able to have biological children because of genetics. They have health problems that are quite severe ( hereditary) and will have to become parents by adopting. They choose to not pass this on to another generation. If we only showed such restraint when it came to the breeding of our pets.
So that I don't get the hate mail again- I never said you can't breed your pet- I have said over and over- read and learn about your breed before you breed.
Oh by the way how come you got a badge? I didn't get one. Thats not fair