[carmen in nj]

Originally Posted by Yorkiemom1

COLD, HARD TRUTH..."CULLING" THE LESS THAN DESIRABLE.....BREAKS MY HEART.......I was absolutely stunned and amazed, shock and awe, when I was told years ago, that, "For goodness sake, if you ever have a baby that has.... (a long list of things that are "a bad mark on a breeder") these are things you just keep your mouth shut about...you dont broadcast that because people will think you have poor quality dogs that throw (whatever it is you are hiding)....you just have to cull those pups, or you can pay a vet to put them down....". I was stunned and shocked into disbelief....and among the things "we cull", were any parti colored pups.....

oh I know, but sometimes I feel that part of educating the public about breeding involves the "little dirty secrets" we as AKC breeders have.. and why we do the things we do, I will advertise my litters on my local ebay classifieds, and no most of my pet dogs Are NOT going to be registered with the AKC, because we found out is a back door to register dogs with our pedigree.. so I register pet puppies with a lesser registry, so I am sure that my lines are not compromise, I will do that instead of culling the pups..
because with AKC even with a spay and neutered contract is WAYS of getting around it...$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ , I don't blame the AKC entirely, they are in Business and they want to make money too. it happen to a BIG name breeder in PA.. so, is up to ME to make sure my lines are protected and safe...and my less desireable puppies are placed in loving homes.. and I do have an OPEN DOOR policy for ALL my dogs..
you guys can hit me over the head and throw the kitchen sink at me now, I have said my peace in this matter..
hugs,