Hello everyone...this post was a few days ago!! Ok, first off, "blue born" means the pup was born silvery instead of black. He was the only pup. This is a genetic flaw. Apparently, both parents have to be carriers of the gene and when meshed, blue puppies can be born. We have since figured out, the mommy dog was a blue born herself. I of course didnt know this beforehand and apparently her owner just didnt realize that when she got her as a pup, she should have been black ....long story.....
Now to Woogie Man.....it is a bad situation, I agree. First off, I had no idea of the conditions of the "breeders" home. Again, hindsight, I was ill prepared to say the least. I have already established that I made poor decisions in allowing Bevo to breed with her female, so I will not re-hash that.
The un-natural situation you speak of......well, I am 100% positive, her conditions at my home are definatley better than what she would be in. We have had her and Mac (the baby) since he was 2 days old. Her owner claimed she was having some remodeling done and the Mama dog was not liking strangers in her home. She was afraid she was going to tromple the baby. So, I brought them home with me. She had been crated the majority of her life. Now, she has "free" run of our home as long as we are home. When we leave, she has an entire room. She has tons of toys that she goes crazy over, because Im assuming she really hasnt had toys before. She gets brushed daily and bathed weekly, and again, I can assure you that wasnt happening either. Please do not sit and judge at how I could possibly bring this dog to my home away from hers and how that is terrible. Im sorry, but the little pup is our new baby. He is our newest member of our family and we love him dearly. I would never allow him to be raised in the other home. Now, THAT would be irresponsible on my part! Please, ask why before you point fingers.
As for the mama dog....her owner has called a few times to check on her over the last month. She has not mentioned again not wanting her.
Im supposing when Mac is older, I will return her. I doubt I will have a choice. She is a sweet dog, just wild. Im sure she could be calmed....but it doesnt really matter. I do regret starting this thread. I hate feeling so guilty about the entire situation anyways, but it makes things worse when people judge you when all you are trying to do is make things right and do what best for the babies involved.
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Originally Posted by Woogie Man  I've never heard of a situation like this. Not sure how anyone could gauge her behavior from this. She's been put in an un-natural situation by being in another home with a new baby. I can imagine all sorts of ways that it could be much worse.
Am I reading this right? Did the breeder give you a 3 week old pup and the Mom to take care of? I think THAT'S the problem.
I don't know what to say except that the Mom should be in her own home...a home that she knows....and the baby should be with her. I don't know how any breeder could do such a thing or why you would agree to it. |