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Originally Posted by Brooklynn  I do hope it never comes to that either but when you show a dog you do form a bond with that animal and I am in love with every one of my dogs and when I do get another one I will be totally in love with that one too. You see showing not only is for the person but for the dog. When you have that special one that loves the show ring you develop a bond with them. I'm not saying it's easy for any breeder to part with that show dog but again realistically it's in the dog's best interest not that we aren't in love with them as you are it's just that we can't keep everything that we show and breed...like you said I haven't been faced with that choice yet and I hope I never have too but being realistic I don't see anyway around it if I want to continue with breeding my next show dog. Like I stated in another post of mine I'd rather show than breed anyway! The stress kills me and gives me more grey hairs! |
Donna, thanks for all of the insight. It's been so nice to have a conversation on a delicate subject with no drama or attacks. My first reaction to breeders rehomeing their breeders was that they must be very cold (which is why I asked the question, to get insight). I no longer feel that way. I have a lot of respect for what you all do! Again, thanks for sharing
