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Originally Posted by KendraE  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. |
Sorry if you interpret my post as being critical. I wasn't being and I don't doubt that she may have it better at your house. I was just trying to help you in identifying the problem.
It seems to me that you are blaming the Mama dog. Just look at the title of your thread and, in your first post, you say she was spastic. Try to put yourself in her shoes is all I'm trying to say.
It really doesn't matter, from her point of view, whether she has it bettor or not at your house. Unless there was actual abuse going on with her there, she should be at the home she knows while caring for her pup. That's what she knows and is most comfortable in. She is most vulnerable at this time, her hormones are off due to having the pup and you can't expect her to be her normal self, whatever that is.
I know you are doing what you're doing out of caring. That breeder needs her butt kicked for dumping a new pup and Mama on you. And to have re-modeling done with a new pup and Mom in the house? Some 'breeder'...
I was just calling it as I see it. It wasn't being critical or personal in any way. I feel sorry for the Mom and I would just ask that you be more understanding of HER situation. I still think both should be at the breeder's but, if you continue to keep them, you have to be understanding of her. She is not her normal self at this time, regardless of her usual personality and you have to allow for that. Also, the potential for things going wrong with either her or the baby is high and they need to be with someone that can anticipate that. Not sure of your background with raising dogs, but there is much more to it than is required from a pet owner.