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Originally Posted by kimp5  A lot of people, including vets asked me if Jess was debarked as she sounded like she had laryngitis. She was almost a year when we got her. You should have seen the looks when they asked, it was like I tortured her. I said "I don't think she was", she was in a show breeders home but I doubt she did that. Anyway over time the laryngitis bark got stronger so I wonder if she did and didn't tell me??????????????????? Its still pretty mild and high pitched but could they tell when she has surgery? She is getting the big snip next week (spay) could the dr tell? |
That's the sad truth, that some show breeders "debark". Especially if they live in town. That's a reason among others that I'm nervous about recommending the YTCA breeders list in general.
I've bought 3 Show dogs from different show breeders and when they came to me, they were already debarked. It was never mentioned prior to my purchase, because I think they feel it is a normal thing to do. I'm not sure I would have bought them, because I worry about scar tissue and future problems. But so far, so good. Still breaks my heart when I see them barking and nothing comes out.
I think it's barbaric, and never would do that. None of the 3 have gotten their bark back.
