Great questions and replies - I am NOT a breeder but my tiny addition to this thread is for people to THINK before breeding, the dog population has exploded and there's just way too many out there breeding for profit without really caring about health issues - breed standard or what they're contributing to the shelter and illness problems we're seeing each and every day.
has anyone ever wondered why the Sick and Emergency section is so busy ? Much is due to bad breeding - liver shunt is one of the most prevelant and it's up to those who breed to do their research and ask themselves the hard question - why am I doing this ? Am I helping the breed or trying to make a fast buck ?
There are many breeders who are absolutely into the lines and health - those are the ones who should be commended - not those who want to throw 2 dogs together to get cute puppies and sell
and no - I totally wish people would not mix breeds. Shelters are full and mills run rampant - we have to start trying to solve the problems not add to them |