I also disagree and with good reason, I'll explain why. I send alot of friends here. Many of them who are not presently experiencing any problems with their pets, according to their feedback, browse the forum and check out the threads with pics of puppies. We all love puppy pictures right? Well when seeing Mach1girl's pics of her beautiful puppies, without knowing the background regarding this breeding, they feel like they want puppies from their own pups and want to breed. Keep in mind, these people, are sent here because I think there's much to learn, many are not as knowledgable regarding the issues etc. of breeding. They search out puppy/dog pics. They also check out her website, where she states her male is advertised to stud. I know, they should be reading all the other threads too, and I've often told them so, but what about people who just happen upon Chaz, because they love seeing dog and puppy pics? They're getting the wrong impression about Mach's puppys and about how it's all lovey dovey, and thinking it's easy. I don't know, maybe Mach could have a line about it being an "accidental" breeding and discouraging breeding with all the puppy pictures?. I can honestly say it's painting a rosey picture of irresponsible breeding just looking at those beautiful puppy pictures, and that IMHO is just wrong and not what we want to do. I fully understand Reds reasoning for bringing it up every once in a while, but like I said, many don't read all the posts but only look at the pictures, so while I agree with her, I don't think it's getting the desired effect.
Mach1girl, why are you keeping 3? I understand keeping Daisy, but what are your plans for the others? I saw that asked, but it still hasn't been answered!
I've noticed your hard work, felt your pain and worry when something was wrong, I've seen the love you have for these dogs, and for that, again THANK YOU!