[Sophie Bella]

It sounds to me like the breeder mentioned euthanizing the dog in order to scare you into keeping him. He just says it so nonchalant like.... I guess we have to kill the dog then. He said that he wants to euthanize the dog because he "doesn't want this in his breeding". What does aggression in one puppy have to do with his breeding program? Someone who has been breeding dogs for 34 yrs. must have a bit more knowledge than this, and if not, then he isn't a very good breeder. Don't fall for his manipulative tactics. Obviously you want to keep the dog and work with him. I don't believe for a second that he would put the puppy down, simply because an owner is having trouble with him.

Originally Posted by soccbydo

Here is the reply I received this morning from the breeder when I wrote to him about Devil


Dear XXXXXX
I don't explain this aggressibe behaviour. He always was a very nice
dog with both humans and other animals but I spoil him. His 2 sisters were much more dominant and aggressive.
I'm breeding dogs for 34 years and it is the first time I have such
problems with a single puppy, But all you say must be true because you
had dogs your all life.
Can you give me the adress of your vet ? I want to write him a letter
and then give the answer to my vet, so he can give me his opinion.
His sister who is in Paris has no problems and her owners are delighet
with her, and they are young people who never had a dog but he go there as baby.
Now I think it is the best he has to be euthanasied I don't want this in my breeding.
Please give me the adress of your vet
michel

totally shocked at his reply hell NO I wont send the dog back or have him euthanized is he MAD