Another Breeder/Importers Dog coming into Rescue - Page 7

Crys,
Those people wouldn't learn no matter what they had to do....as was said earlier, they are just morons....steph

Steph, I understand that in your situation, you see purebred dogs, and some very well bred. I thought I was clear enough that there are many many dogs like this. BUT- if you look at ALL dog in pounds, rescues, etc....I think what I'm saying is true. I think breed rescues, like yourself,  see "better" dogs in terms of breeding than the dogs that end up in city pounds, etc. While their owners are all assholes still, they are a tad better than the ones who simply turn the dog loose.

Plus, we have to be honest and acknowledge that what Pet Owner John sees as a good quality dog is a dog I would consider a piece of crap...and money has nothing to do with quality, so to me, a dog that someone paid $3500 or more for does not mean it's a good dog.

Hope I'm explaining myself better.

Most of these good dogs I did get from the pound, they were NOT owner surrenders...,,,,luckily the pounds know that I will take them and call me...I do know what you are trying to say, but these people dump the good ones in the pound too....
steph

Steph,

I know there are a lot of morons out there, morons who shouldn't be responsible for their own upkeep, or that of their children, let alone a dog.  And unscrupulous breeders will pump out puppies to keep the supply up for these people...because we all know puppies are absolutely adorable!  But those pups grow into dogs, and it's the owner's job to see to it that those cute puppies grow into magnificent dogs.

Look at Oakley...She's a product of a BYB, a person who had a purebred bitch, not registered, as I recall.  The sire was registered, but the whole reason was to have a litter of pups to sell, with no concern for the quality, the temperament, or any of the rest of it.  I have no idea what the rest of the litter ended up like, or even if they are still alive, but I can tell you that for a blind dog with questionable background, Oakley is one heck of a good dog.  She's awesome.

I plan to work her in tracking, perhaps put a title on her.  She's smart, pretty, and just downright sweet...Not at all a high prey drive, bite anything that moves type of dog, but wonderful nonetheless.  She's perfect for me at this stage of my life, and I couldn't be happier.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Crys

Steph I think you are doing a excellent job maybe this will  bring a smile to your face.Remeber  River that you had there and I contacted you and said I think that sheisone of my pups I sold 8yrs ago and by the tattoo she was.I as a breeder  brought her home and  it will be a year next month  she is doing great.

Steph, I understand what you're saying. I'm just saying that a disproportionate number of them are not what you'd call "well bred." Not that they aren't wonderful animals deserving of the same love as anything else, just that they were not brought into this world under the same stringent guidelines and plans for bettering the breed.  I fostered Pit Bulls for a few years, and the hardest thing was to look into their eyes and say that they should probably be put down. It's much easier to be in my shoes, looking at the situation logically, than in your shoes, looking at the poor dog who didn't ask for any of this.

Kudos to you VIANDEN!  If only there were more out there that would follow your example.  BRAVO!
Deb

Steph, maybe the dog is trained in Spanish.