I've stepped on Breeders Toes - I understand

[Foxhound]

Regardless of breed that is one handsome dog. I go to the tri county often, but I don't think I could handle another dog in my life. Sometimes I feel like I don't have enough time for the one I have already. I go, they tear at my heart.

[Nucklesack]

Originally Posted by Cowgirl

He's cute! Definitely looks like he could be an akita mix! Sometimes shelters and adoption groups don't quite label the dogs correctly. I'm sure it's hard to guess at it sometimes, but sometimes it's quite obvious that they call it something they think is cuter or better so it'll get adopted.

D@mn Breeds

[happyappygirl (Premo)]

Originally Posted by Foxhound

Regardless of breed that is one handsome dog. I go to the tri county often, but I don't think I could handle another dog in my life. Sometimes I feel like I don't have enough time for the one I have already. I go, they tear at my heart.

Been there...done that..hated it.
My friend went and saw 2 poms, fell in love, only to be told the owner "might decide not to let them be adopted"

[krazd_kat]

Definitely a cool looking dog! Congratulations, I think you got a better deal than a pug woulda been!

[Unbelievable]

Originally Posted by krazd_kat

Definitely a cool looking dog! Congratulations, I think you got a better deal than a pug woulda been!

Thanks, I agree! Have to admit our neighbors have raised their eyebrows every time we've taken him for a walk and a couple of cars have slowed down -- probably wouldn't have gotten those reactions with a pug. Can't wait until he gets to visit the horses in a few weeks.

[GallopNTec]

Originally Posted by Unbelievable

We have the "puppy" home. If you can call 79.5 lbs. a puppy (and he's still a little underweight). He's a sweety, but we're not too sure about the mix of Siberian Husky and Australian Shepherd. We're thinking more Akita and Australian Shepherd -- anybody agree? His red eyes are actually pale, pale blue!

What a handsome boy!! I agree, Akita Aussie mix you'll know when he starts herding.

[Unbelievable]

Originally Posted by GallopNTec

What a handsome boy!! I agree, Akita Aussie mix you'll know when he starts herding.

Thanks, we think he's quite handsome also. Herding's fine with me, can't wait to take him out and about the farm with us in a few weeks.

[GallopNTec]

Originally Posted by happyappygirl

WELL....i AM a COE Rottie Breeder. Have been breeding for 25 years, with lots of AKC/Canadian Conformation and obedience titles to my credit. We are also well known for long lived healthy Rotts (almost unheard of now a days).
With that said...i do NOT rescue Rotties for several reasons. Not the least of which is the inherent danger to my family taking in dogs of unknown history. It's not worth it to me or my other dogs in terms of disease and ill temperament. Many Rotties in rescue are there for a reason as i can attest too, with nerve damage to both hands as a result of a severe, unprovoked bite, from a dog that gave no warning. He had been taught NOT to growl, hence the BITE, with no growl (warning). His "new rescuers" had brought him to me for evaluation, because he was (unbeknownst to me of course) biting THEM. The poor placement, training and socialzation equalled the Blue juice for him, through no fault of his own.
What I DO offer, is assistance with placement, if i can. I offer referrals if possible and only in certain circumstances (where i can gather enough info on the dog that i feel it's placement is through unfortunate circumstances, often beyond the control of the family).

I always ask folks who contact me with emails or phone calls professing they HAVE to get the dog out NOW or else....is this question: "Did you contact the breeder?" that simple questions drives my point home. Ethical, caring breeders bear a cradle to grave responsibility for what they produce.

The countless hours i have spent with people coaching them in the "right" way, very often ends with another phone call...."Um...hey...i bought puppy X from breeder Z, because it was ONLY X dollars and i really only want a "pet" anyways....but while i have you on the phone...puppy-puppy is biting my kids and drawing blood, or puppy-puppy was just diagnosed with severe HD or Demodectic mange, or Parvo...whatever..... what should i do?....can you help me?" NO. Ask your "breeder". Why should we be ultimately resposible for the actions of others, when we can only control our own?
Climbing off my soapbox now....

In reading your signature line, you say "support" rescue...what exactly does that mean?

:wish all breeders were like you!! so many dog breeds have gotten a bad rap( rotties, pitts, am staff, gsheps, Jacks etc) because they became " popular" and people decided to breed to make a quick buck
"it'll be easy and quick and everyone loves puppies"
Funny thing is - every year I watch the Westminster show and they are always telling the viewing audience to adopt if they want a dog- don't get one just because you like the way one looks on TV.
I love "gun" dogs labs pointers setters- but have a very small yard most of which is pool- how fair would that be?
Thanks for letting me use your soapbox box- mine's in the shop

[Dreamer]

Originally Posted by Unbelievable

Thanks, we think he's quite handsome also. Herding's fine with me, can't wait to take him out and about the farm with us in a few weeks.

That is one cute puppy.

[Unbelievable]

Originally Posted by Dreamer

That is one cute puppy.

He is absolutely awesome. He's been with our 5 days now and behaves like he's been with us forever. I can't even imagine how anyone could have given him up but I'm glad they did!