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We Roll Over For Praise: I just want to thank all of you at The Dog
Press; you guys are amazing and work so hard to
keep people informed in an amazing and honest
way. We are very responsible breeders and are
breeding "for the love of the breed" and are so
grateful for the hard work you do to keep people
informed. Richard Beham, Neo German
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Missed The (PUPS) Point: Your support of Mr. Losey's opinion of PUPS is simply outrageous.
PUPS is a far cry from bringing proper standards of care to those
dogs and you know it. It's clear you also know who butters your
bread, and I am disgusted by all of you. Kindly remove me from your
subscription and mailing lists. Heidi Jones
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Better Than Castration! I just want to say that this is an EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT article!!! Great job! And also, it’s great that you wrote about alternatives. Another
alternative is hysterectomy (as opposed to ovariohysterectomy), which is removal of just the uterus. My cats had this done.
They still mate and are happy and healthy, but they don’t reproduce. In fact, I think hysterectomy is better than tubal ligation because it eliminates the risk of pyometra.
(I had one cat who was “accidently” spayed by a vet after the cat developed pyometra).
Also, vets do not know how to perform tubal ligation. I had two feral cats get pregnant after they had their tubes tied. Keep up the great work! Regards,
Barbara B. P.S. I am an animal rights activist. Just FYI, we are not all the same : )
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Reproduction Report: I am a hobby
breeder and show person. I have 5 Yorkies and 1 Chihuahua. I have
only bred 2 litters in over 10 years and the very thing you
discussed I am seeing with so much denial. I would love to have this
piece for my note book, in fact if I may could I share it with 2
friends? There are many things I would
like to have for my notebooks from your list but didn’t know if it
was ok to print? (Do) you have a way to get all these? I
want to have them in my notebook to carry in the car to read. I can’t access
my computer except at home. I am betting the dog world would snap
this up if was all printed and booklet form.
Janet Wilshire
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Diminished Reproduction:
I'm new to the world of purebred dogs (my Ibizan Hound just
turned two years old) but I did a considerable amount of
research into the breed prior to getting my puppy and have
continued to follow the breed. I (and the breeder) are currently
waiting for the breeder's bitch to come into season so that I
can add a second dog.
In the short time I have been following the breed I have seen an
increase in litters having only 1-3 pups instead of the 6-10
pups that were common in the early years of this breed in the
US. I have wondered if the use of human intervention (IA) is
part of the problem. Personal observation: dogs used for only
showing = small litters; dogs used for both showing and lure
coursing = normal litters (6-8 pups). I would like permission to
place a link to this article on my Facebook page. Many of my FB
friends are breeders and this info needs needs a wide audience.
Thank You, Lisa S. Peason
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Great Dane Tragedy: First of All I
must say that I'm truly sorry for any suffering this poor pup had to
endure. I think it depends on the integrity of both parties.. I'm not
sure that the facts are what or how they are being represented from this
buyers story. The way the so called breeder is being portrayed as a
definitely shady uncaring individual. I'm not sure what the real facts
are as I'm not privy to this case in it's entirety. I've been a
professional pet groomer for more than 40 years and I have heard lots of
horror stories from clients about *breeders*..but until I have examined
the facts with reliable timelines I would reserve my judgment until then
on something as serious as this accusation.
When I sell a dog I now have my Vet do a health exam/certificate and
fecal because that makes me feel more comfortable knowing that all is
what it appears to be. Any person involved in breeding animals can't
really guarantee completely that they will never breed a animal that
may develop some form of inheritable or idiopathic diseases. I had a
experience in the past about a whippet pup I sold that supposedly had a
very serious condition, a elongated soft pallet that wasn't found until
the buyer got the pup examined by her vet. It was doing what most
whippet people call reverse sneezing. The buyers had met me near a dog
show five hours from my home and about the same distance for them. The
place I was staying at had a run filled with pine shavings for my pups
when I arrived. ( the problem?) I asked to have the dog returned to me
to no avail. The woman was totally neurotic and would not budge in her
thoughts about this supposed condition, as diagnosed by her vet. She was
going to have surgery done to this 12 week old pup. A long time friend
who happens to be a Breeder and a veterinarian in my breed, whippets
told me that I should get the pup back.. that no way no how a whippet
could have this problem as described unless it was some fantastic
anomaly. Usually only brachycephalic breeds have issue with elongated
soft palate.
I asked them to get a second opinion at U.C. Davis as they didn't live
too far from there and also the Gal who owned the sire of the pup
offered to take the pup to davis if they couldn't drive that far . I
don't know if the pup ever had this surgery as communication was lost.
They would not return the pup and discontinued communication with me.
This is the short version of my side of this story /one example of
something that happened to me personally. Vet care is expensive. Too
many people still don't understand that it isn't so much the cost of
buying a animal but the costs to maintain one, with proper food,vet
care,living area etc..Just ask any Horse person, heck there are tons of
free horses right now in this economy.. because people can't afford
their care and feed anymore.. oops now I deviate. Best regards,
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Great Dane Breeder: The
breeder in this instance was obviously an irresponsible breeder.
All my puppies, whether show or companion, are sold with a contract
and a health guarantee. The buyer is also sent home with a puppy
care package which includes a "baby book" that has pictures of the
sire and dam, a 3 generation pedigree, any pictures that have been
taken of the puppy, copies of shot records and health information on
Great Danes. I have a continuous relationship with the owner for
the life of the puppy. Any responsible breeder will do the same. I
also do not discount my puppies. If a buyer is unable to pay for
the puppy, then they are probably unable to bear the cost of caring
for it. Danes can be rather expensive to care for properly due to
their size. Food and monthly preventative medications are more
expensive than for smaller breeds. Also any veterinary care costs
more. Prospective buyers should research the breeder before they
purchase. Ask for references and check them out. If the breeder
does not have a buyer complete an application, do a home check, or
ask for references from the buyer, they are probably not responsible
breeders. Buyers should do their homework before they purchase a
puppy from anyone.
Memory Armstrong, ScarletOak Great Danes
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Great Dane Pricing: I am just sick
after reading this story. Not only for the poor puppy, but the family
that had to go through watching him slowly and painfully drift away. I
truly believe that you should have to apply for a license and be
approved before you are allowed to breed animals. So many ignorant
people think they can put any two dogs together and 'make money'. Not
all dogs should be bred, not all genes are worthy of being pushed on. I
know its cliche', but if something seems to good to be true, it probably
is. I cannot encourage people enough to research the breeder, ask for
references. If there's a huge discount on a dog, ask why! We have a 5
page long contract written by a lawyer to ensure the safety and well
being of not only our puppies but our families. We have health
guarantees, and a strict return policy. Sometimes you may pay a little
more but it is worth it. I just had a woman email me a few months back
stating that she went with a ''cheaper'' dog then mine, and now at 1yr
he has been so sick she couldn't afford him anymore. I feel very bad for
them but sometimes ''cheap'' is just that, cheap. Look for breeders who
have a passion for the breed, who can answer any questions you may have.
Always see the parents! Ask around and see what people are saying about
this breeder. Will they answer your questions once you walk out the door
or will you be on your own? And the bottom line: if you feel something
is wrong, if you don't feel comfortable WALK AWAY! This is going to be
your family member for the next 10+yrs, you need to love your choice and
feel happy with your decision. I am truly sorry to this poor family and
I would love to offer this family a happy and healthy puppy free of
charge from our next litter. They should still be able to enjoy the
breed with a loving family pet that will bring them years of joy! -Best
Wishes- Courtney F. |
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Great Dane Bargain: You asked
for feedback about the Great Dane puppy case. As far as we are
concerned, when folks try to get a "bargain" puppy, they usually get
what they pay for. I am sad this goes on. It is too bad the family
didn't contact the Great Dane rescue first and get a dog already
checked out. Mary Hallowell |
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