The Venting Thread

[MericoX]

When people try to comment about stuff you've written on FB.. but they're just talking to talk and you have no idea what they're talking about, and then have to explain what they originally commented on. And then share a story about you that you tell them you don't want to hear it if it's rude, and it is, and they don't get the hint you don't find it funny.

I need to go all Stabbb McKniferton on these asshats...

[Beanie]

Originally Posted by Grab

Are any of the repairs things that can be done while you're living in the house?

Yes, but there's absolutely nothing in the kitchen except a bunch of tools and a subfloor, the bathroom needs redone and there's only one bathroom so I can't be living there when that's done, and I can't be living there when we refinish the floors.
So the small stuff that can wait doesn't help chip away at the massive problem that is now.

Originally Posted by MericoX

When people try to comment about stuff you've written on FB.. but they're just talking to talk and you have no idea what they're talking about, and then have to explain what they originally commented on. And then share a story about you that you tell them you don't want to hear it if it's rude, and it is, and they don't get the hint you don't find it funny.

I need to go all Stabbb McKniferton on these asshats...

You can delete other people's comments on your posts. I delete comments from one person in particular. He thinks he's funny and every. single. time. I delete it.

[MandyPug]

I have a weird feeling about something but I'm not sure what.

[FG167]

I'm sad and homesick and lonely

[Southpaw]

10 minutes feels like 5 seconds when you don't want your alarm to go off. Waaaahhhhh.

[*blackrose]

Why can't there be reasonably price dogs from a breeder with a no-nonsense contract that also health tests? Ugh.

Breeder Type A produces good looking dogs at a very reasonable price. Lots of satisfied puppy buyers from both the companion end and working end. Great health guarantee. Once you buy the dog, you own the dog - no limited registration, spay/neuter contract, must feed "x" food, must vaccinate, etc. He's been breeding for over 25 years and knows his lines. But no health testing.

Breed Type B produces good looking dogs for a price I am unsure if I can afford. Lots of satisfied puppy buyers. 24 month health guarantee. Limited registration, spay/neuter contract, etc. Has been breeding for awhile and knows his lines. Lots of health testing.

Bah humbug. So now I get to choose if I want to gamble or not. Do I spend the extra money and jump through the extra hoops (some of which I'm not thrilled with) to get a dog from parents that I know have been tested, or do I trust the judgement of a breeder who is breeding working dogs and hasn't had an issue with his dogs yet (but there is no hard proof), and pay a price I'm comfortable paying and get a contract I'm happy with?

Bah.

I'm still looking around and I contacted two more breeders I am hoping will be just what I want, but I have a feeling it is going to come down to Type A or Type B and I'm not sure which way I feel comfortable going.

[Emily]

Originally Posted by *blackrose

Why can't there be reasonably price dogs from a breeder with a no-nonsense contract that also health tests? Ugh.

Breeder Type A produces good looking dogs at a very reasonable price. Lots of satisfied puppy buyers from both the companion end and working end. Great health guarantee. Once you buy the dog, you own the dog - no limited registration, spay/neuter contract, must feed "x" food, must vaccinate, etc. He's been breeding for over 25 years and knows his lines. But no health testing.

Breed Type B produces good looking dogs for a price I am unsure if I can afford. Lots of satisfied puppy buyers. 24 month health guarantee. Limited registration, spay/neuter contract, etc. Has been breeding for awhile and knows his lines. Lots of health testing.

Bah humbug. So now I get to choose if I want to gamble or not. Do I spend the extra money and jump through the extra hoops (some of which I'm not thrilled with) to get a dog from parents that I know have been tested, or do I trust the judgement of a breeder who is breeding working dogs and hasn't had an issue with his dogs yet (but there is no hard proof), and pay a price I'm comfortable paying and get a contract I'm happy with?

Bah.

I'm still looking around and I contacted two more breeders I am hoping will be just what I want, but I have a feeling it is going to come down to Type A or Type B and I'm not sure which way I feel comfortable going.

What breed? (just wondering if it's a breed very prone to genetic issues or not, that would affect my decision quite a bit)

[Xandra]

If those are really the only two choices I'd go with A for sure.

ETA I was going to mention if it's a fairly healthy breed or not, but if the guy has been breeding for 25 years (and let's assume he breeds reasonably often) and has had no/very minimal problems, I would be OK with that.

[PWCorgi]

Originally Posted by Emily

What breed? (just wondering if it's a breed very prone to genetic issues or not, that would affect my decision quite a bit)

I believe she is looking at Labs and Chessies?

[FG167]

Originally Posted by *blackrose

Do I spend the extra money and jump through the extra hoops (some of which I'm not thrilled with) to get a dog from parents that I know have been tested, or do I trust the judgement of a breeder who is breeding working dogs and hasn't had an issue with his dogs yet (but there is no hard proof), and pay a price I'm comfortable paying and get a contract I'm happy with?

I went with the latter option both for Kastle and for Limit. I am thrilled so far...BUT, they are young and I have not x-rayed yet. I am so not ok with super crazy contracts. In fact, as horrible as this may be, if I opened an email from a breeder with a contract more than 2-3 pages (some were 8-10 or more), then I didn't even read it. I am a good home, not only are my dogs pets but they are active competitors in a variety of sports...I guess I am a snot and do not feel the need/want to be grilled about every aspect of my life. I also prefer to own the dogs outright and decide what is best for them etc.