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Originally Posted by Corfield  |
I for one appreciate your passion to adhere to the *latest in scientific evidence.
It is possible that the science such as it exists is *weak*. SirTeddykins or pstinard will correct if I am wrong, but I thought behavioural studies are rife with interpretative results ie: observer bias in grading actions or responses etc. I use those two names as folks I know have much more education than I on interpretating scientific data, as they are professionals in their respective fields - IDK maybe you are a scientist as well.
It would concern me if you are making claims that you are KC registered breeder and it is not so/true. While I sure technically it would not invalidate your arguments when you argue logic or the strength or weakness of any evidentiary support for position a/b/c - personally that would be a huge factor as a potential puppy buyer. If you were to be lying about your KC status, what else are you not being truthfull about?
So what we have right now are some studies done on likely medium to large breed dogs and none yet posted on small breed dogs.
And I will point out in the paper you referenced by definition the size of those dogs would for sure not be in the toy dog category, in fact would be very limited by breed type.
For me, in raising, rearing, whelping puppies, and in fact in training, I put great respect and reliance on breeders of many many years. I relatively new to breeding under 20yrs in fact - their clinical and practical experience is much needed. It is why in so many professional fields you have an apprenticeship program, you get your theory from the schoolroom, and then you are tutored under an experienced professional.
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