[KendraE]

Originally Posted by Teresa Ford

Kendra, from the get go, you knew some would express disagreement. Some people on YT think breeding dogs that were not chosen to improve the breed is wrong. Some do not see animals as a commodity to be raised and sold for profit, like cattle, sheep or pigs. Some people have very strong opinions about what we should do to stop puppy mills and private breeders (called back yard breeders often on here). Some people will defend your right to adopt a mixed breed but, hate the fact you bought a puppy from a private breeder.

I choose not to get up on the soap box this time. My personal ideas seem to have already been expressed by others.

I wonder if what happens here, is a local phenomenon ? Both the local shelters do not have a problem placing small dogs. By small, I mean under 15 pounds. Most small dogs are adopted within 3 days ! The majority of dogs picked up as strays are medium to large size mixed breeds. Also the majority of dogs surrendered by owners are medium to large sized. Larger Black dogs are the least adopted and hardest to place. Awhile ago I wrote a thread about why rescue, or shelter dogs were not right for everyone. My reason for the thread was, that every dogs needs a loving forever home. Just because a 50 pound boxer mix is cute, doesn't mean it is the right dog for you and your family. Some posters thought I was putting down rescue, or shelter dogs. ME ? I was shocked. I was just saying why some people should not adopt a dog with issues they weren't able to handle. Anyway, I have no doubt you will provide a loving forever home for this new puppy.
On another recent thread one of the younger YT members was expressing concern about 'over breeding' and the many health problems pure bred dogs have, especially the ones bred with extreme features. When a look was the 1st goal and not health. I have seen GS breeders try to reverse this trend. And new breeds evolve like the Shiloh Shepherds, and Beiwer Terriers. The dog species is not locked into a certain number of breeds. When humans choose a mate for their animal and keep careful records and have the goal to breed a physically, mentally healthy dog that is is beautiful, can we automatically judge them as unethical ? Should only wealthy, professional show people, be allowed to legally breed dogs ? UM.... ?
Now Kendra, I could bla, bla, on and on, but really just wanted to say congratulations on the pup and I would like to see Mack's new brother.

Thank you for your reply. I really am sorry I began this thread. I never once thought that Yt members would be rude or mean for someone owning a mixed breed. Several people have commented that they haven't been treated badly here because they own one. That's not at all what I was implying. I knew no one would treat me unkindly for OWNING a mix, but I did know that where I am getting him from would be frowned upon. I could have lied or not said anything at all I suppose, but I wanted to be honest. I respect the members here a great deal. I love reading threads and looking at pics. I have learned so much since I joined. I do get the point.... I'm not missing it. But in the end, this decision has been made. I'm glad we will be able to give this little man a forever home. I am sorry that I have made several of you think less of me for where I am acquiring him. But, this too shall pass.... I will post pics of jaxon later in my albums If you would like to see him. Thank you to all for your opinions. You have really made me think. Now, I'm going to go find some happy threads to read... I could really use a smile.