I am sorry anyone would feel this thread got away from the original topic. The thing is, she asked about behavior problems directly related to breeding. I find it hard that someone would not understand that one way to help the problem would be to not breed the two and have them fixed. Is it the only way? No. Personally, I don't think anyone really knows how to solve those problems unless they understand the physical and emotional changes that are going on with the dogs during this time. Also, when you decide to breed your pets, you are absolutely putting their lives and health at risk! Ask any breeder on this board and they will tell you of personal heartaches. There is only one reason I can think of that anyone would want to do this with their beloved family pets that they call family members and children....money!
Now, if others want to compare animals to humans, you would never purposely put your (human) child's life at risk by bringing in some guy, of your choosing, and deciding that you want your child to have a baby by that guy and giving the resulting baby to your sister. Sounds extreme, but I don't think animals belong in the same catagory as humans, and if anyone wants to put them there, would this not be the same thing? |