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Originally Posted by TammyJM  I have read through this whole thread and I am still sitting here with the same feelings that I began with. Quite honestly, I don't care what ribbon and/or status a dog achieves...I care about their spirit....their happiness that they will experience in their short lives. I don't care how "nice", "clean", "high-tech" a kennel is or how many "nannies" they have hired. Do you think that these dogs would chose this life for themselves....if that had a choice, that is. My local homeless animal shelter is all of this mentioned (new, nice, clean, high-tech, good vet care) but these dogs beg to get out of there and do you think that the "show Yorkies" think that their situation is any better? Difference between the two is that at least the shelter dogs are not being bred.
I know that I wouldn't like it if I were them and if you say that you feel they are happy, then try trading places with them for awhile....you in the kennel, them on a comfy couch.  |
I understand your point and I think it is valid. BUT most breeders care very much about the quality of their dog's lives. And the depth to which a breeder cares about her breeding bitches in indescribable. Breeders would howl at every full moon if they thought it would protect their girls. The fact is that we all choose for them. Whether it is a pet owner or a breeder. We choose their food, their living arrangements, and their lifestyle, all believing we are doing the best for them, whatever that lifestyle is. The person across the street might be horrified at what you feed your dog if they believe in something different.
However, I believe It is your right not to support purebred dog breeding and exhibiting and I respect your right to your opinion. I don't think you need to roll your eyes though. My dogs love me and if I gave them the option to let them go home and be an only pet with say, you... they would "choose" me. They wait at the door for me to come home when I'm gone. Not anyone else. ME.