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Originally Posted by Woogie Man  I don't really see anyone arguing for BYBs or mills and I think it's offensive for you to suggest otherwise. The OP posted an article that began about pet over-population and somehow the article morphed into a rant about breeding to the standard. These are two different subjects and I fail to see the logic in that. By using numbers, I was trying to make sense of her attempt to place the majority of the blame on breeders. Apparently, the statistics punch a big hole in her argument. I'm not defending BYBs, but am only trying to look at the problem in a logical way. If you can't see the problem, how will you ever hope to find a solution? Breeding ethics and pet over-population are two different (though somewhat related) subjects. I don't see any sense in lumping them together if your goal is to reduce the number of dogs in shelters. It only muddies the water but to each his own. There has been some good information coming out in this thread but make of it what you will. If all you can do is go blah, blah, blah and say what's the point in doing any research, then I guess your mind is closed. |
i do feel that there is a half-ass attempt that someone is arguing FOR the backyard breeder. my mind is not closed, in fact, i am open to all logical thoughts. so, where ARE you going with your argument? what issues are you addressing exactly? i guess i don't know what you are trying to say besides 'punch holes' in people's argument? what problems are you addressing and trying to fix?
or are you just here to "punch holes" in people's arguments?