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Originally Posted by Exotic bird  I don't care at all about "Breed Standards" or the show ring or ribbons.
For me it's all about having a calm loving well socialized puppy.
That's what I got from Terry.
If that makes people jealous or angry and they want to sit back and
throw cowardly anonymous stones at her... well nothing I can do about that. |
I'm not seeing jealousy here nor am I seeing stones being thrown.
I'm genuinely happy for you in that you have a healthy loving puppy - congrats on that, that's all any of us really hope for
. I'm guessing (and correct me if I'm wrong) that you're feeling a little defensive bc your breeder is being discussed. It's not meant as a personal attack on you in any way. That said, I can see how a person would feel protective of their breeder and I might feel the same way if I was you.
But this is a forum, and a forum is where discussions happen - and we're all pretty thankful to have a place to discuss important stuff like this. I think all anyone would ask is that you maintain an open mind and allow others to have their opinions, even if they are vastly different from yours.
Some people here have valid concerns about her breeding program, and that's okay - it doesn't equate to jealousy or stones. Rather, it's just people sharing what they think are the best practice standards that result in the best outcome for the bigger picture.
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Originally Posted by Verbena I don't show. . . I just want a happy and healthy dog just like you. But I want to give my dog the best chance for a healthy and happy life by starting with a well bred pup from a reputable breeder.
The best thing I heard was from my vet when I brought him in for his wellness exam . . .. Now the practice has been around for over 100 years. . . He hasn't  But He has owned the practice for 32 years . . .anyway, he said Galen was the best and healthiest "Yorkie" he has ever see. Btw I live in NY |
Great post!