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Originally Posted by bonbon  Mary (Mardelin) and her pups are very well known in the show world. The others that have replied on this thread are experienced breeders, except for me. I am not a breeder. I'm an animal lover who hopes to see fewer pups in the shelters around the country that are there in large part because of uneducated, inexperienced "breeders". Why? | Quote:
Originally Posted by Mardelin Now I wouldn't go that far.......
But, yes, several that have answered and provided information to this thread are experienced in breeding. Many have decided just as you have to begin breeding and have hit pitfalls and their responses are based on those experiences. Other's have taken the methodical way and studied, researched for years before obtaining their first show dog and Championed several before ever getting near a whelping box. And those that aren't breeders have taken an interest in learning as much as they can about the breed. | Sorry if my reply seemed harsh - I was trying to reply when I got interrupted and I finished too quickly.
There are MANY other factors that cause pups to wind up in shelters - I didn't mean to imply this is the sole cause. However I do feel strongly that this group of "breeders" certainly contributes to the problem.
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