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Originally Posted by MeganS Thank you Kristy. The common sense is pretty obvious to most. Its dangerous! I understand that no matter how big they are there's a risk, I don't need to hear that again. But really, if it could be dangerous to a 5 lb female, how would you expect it to not be more dangerous to a smaller one? Thats what the common sense part is, if its dangerous for a bigger one, its MORE dangerous for a smaller one. |
Megan~
This does make sense to me. Thank you....leave it to you to have the most logical explanation. I can accept this, but I still will not find it okay or acceptable to badger breeders who choose to breed smaller or to say they are "just in it for the money" or they don't give a hoot about their dogs because L know otherwise.
I have not hidden the fact that I feel breeding should only be undertaken by the most experienced and educated people who have the very best vets and reproductive specialists at their disposal and that all tests are performed and that all risks are minimized. Minimizing the risks would proably include not breeding a tiny, fragile dog or a larger fragile dog.
So, no I am not totally opposed to breeding but, imo, the people who breed should be the best of the best and should have a mentor who is the best of the best, etc.
I think this has been a good debate and we all learned something.