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Originally Posted by 011011   : |
But this forum is not only used for questions regarding whelping and raising a litter. Many people choose to use this forum for discussions on health screening, breeding to standard, etc. I completely agree that experienced breeders will have the most knowledge (usually) on whelping and raising a litter and any problems that come along with it. I don't see too many people giving whelping advise that aren't experienced. I
feel like what the big issue is with most is the debates/discussions about breeding in general...may don't seem to like anyone that has strong opinions on how breeding should and shouldn't be done. They are opinions - you can take them or leave them - but you shouldn't just shut them out because you don't like them. They may benefit someone else.
Okay, and case in point:
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=125391
The OP wanted to know about health screening before breeding. I sure didn't see any experienced current breeders jumping up to answer her questions. I may not be breeding my dogs, but I do know what health screening is available so I offered what I knew. You can't tell me that the information I posted wasn't potentially helpful to someone breeding. I just think this proves that "non-breeders" can be of use on this forum
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