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Originally Posted by Tashasmom You know it doesn't bother me so much that people show. If that is what they want to do..i say go for it. There is only one thing that bothers me about some breeders period. And yep i'm gonna tell ya what that is.
Keeping way too many females and males for that matter and not just that but keeping them in kennels, cages ect. I don't understand how anyone can say they love dogs and yet keep them in a cage. This doesn't pertain to crates..i think crates are important to training as well as safety when you aren't home if you have a new pup...
I have been to kennels..licensed kennels ....to a kennel where the owner had some show dogs type of kennels..and i've never felt such heartbreak.
I bought a dog a few years ago (as a pet) from a licensed kennel and she had never felt grass under her feet. She didn't know what it was like to roll around in dirt or swim in a lake. So really when it comes down to it..thats what bothers me. |
That would bother me too. I never saw that type of kennel in my search and I wouldn't buy from anyone that did that. (which is why I wouldn't buy from a commercial breeder EVER)
The breeders I visited all show their dogs and the dogs lived in a variety of environments. Some of the dogs spent time in crates but many pets spend time in crates while owners go to work right?
And remember, their life as a "show" dog is temporary. Reputable breeders let their dogs retire to the good life after their time contributing to the breed. (they can't "run in the grass" while they are showing b/c it cuts their hair)