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by Sunsilver on 30 July 2009 - 19:07

Michael, good post, but I think you missed the point about shelters. Shelters are stressed to the max right now, and any dog showing the SLIGHTEST bit of aggression will find itself at the top of the list for euthanasia.

Everyone these days expects pets to have the personality of a golden retriever...

Yeah, you did say that in your post, didn't you?

I wish you all the best with your dogs, and pray that the economy will turn around soon, so you don't have to give them up.

by Two Moons on 30 July 2009 - 19:07

Its all part of raising animals, sometimes you butcher, sometimes you have to put one down for some reason.
You do it humanely, but you do whats best for the animal.
Giving an animal to a shelter is not best for the animal.
Dumping one is a sin.
If you can't realize life and death go together well thats that.
Its just that simple.

by Red Sable on 30 July 2009 - 20:07

I know Moons, but I thought we were talking about healthy pups that someone purposely brought into the world to better the breed??- more likely to make money with

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The term responsible breeder implies someone who has carefully and thoughtfully bred two dogs with the best possible temperament (for a gsd!) and conformation; a dog that anyone wanting a well bred shepherd would want to have. Someone who is willing to be responsible for that life.

Yes, death does come after life, but not usually at 3 months of age. So it isn't that simple at all.

Dumping is a sin? I thought you didn't believe in sins.

To me the sin is bringing life into the world irresponsibly than taking that life, far earlier than nature intended.

by VonIsengard on 30 July 2009 - 21:07

I suppose worst case scenario, said puppies could be donated into a service type program, make a wish, charity auction, etc.....

But I will also say if I were not fully prepared to care for any pups late to sell I would not have bred the litter.

by Red Sable on 30 July 2009 - 21:07

I suppose worst case scenario, said puppies could be donated into a service type program, make a wish, charity auction, etc.....

That is a great idea.

by beetree on 30 July 2009 - 21:07

I find it ironic that I probably couldn't buy a working dog for any price, and my pet's price was higher than any asking price discussed here.

I would have nightmares if a healthy pup I helped bring into this world was PTS for lack of a buyer. Determination would make this a moot option, I wouldn't give up till the pup had a good home, any price necessarily adjusted for the right person.

by Two Moons on 30 July 2009 - 22:07

JPTAGAS.

by Red Sable on 30 July 2009 - 22:07

Everytime I see you put that ( JPTAGAS ) in my mind ( wee wee mind) I read, just passing through, and got gas. (not the unleaded type either)

Don't suppose you guys have the Bank of Montreal in the States

anyway, their new fancy logo is BMO, and everytime I look at it, I see Bowel Movement.

Do you see a trend?

by Jenni78 on 30 July 2009 - 22:07

Hey, I have an idea. How about people stop breeding crappy dogs that no one wants and selling them for $500-750?

Breed EXCELLENT dogs and you will generally find they go to excellent homes (there are always unforseen circumstances and exceptions). Breed mediocre mutts and that's the kind of home they end up in...either that or a shelter.

Yeah, yeah, it's the economy. Guess what; people who need working dogs need them whether the economy is bad or not.

Waiting lists DO happen if you are breeding high enough quality dogs. I have 7 week old pups on the ground, ready to go home Saturday, and I have 4 people who want pups from her next litter that missed out on this one.

by Red Sable on 30 July 2009 - 23:07

I agree 100% Jenni. Many are always looking for good quality GSD's.

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