A Sad reminder to check out your breeder thoroughly

[TheGoldenRetriever]

just a reminder that even with good credentials in whatever you deem important a breeder can still be totally horrible. Just because someone shows or works their dogs and even titles them doesn't mean they're reputable.

Finding the "right" breeder is tough. but this is a good reminder that its about MORE than lines and awards, you really have to take a look at the person raising these animals and how they are treated.

^^^ Those!!

It's really sooo NOT about "show" v. "working".

It's about "proper treatment" v. "neglectful abuse".

The really sad part is whether one is a show or working lines aficionado ... amount of titles is the very criteria many people use when choosing a breeder to buy from, whether those titles are for showing or working. In either, more titles is often thought to automatically mean a "good" breeder ... as in the common question "But what are they doing with their dogs?" ... with more titles assumed to automatically equal "reputable breeder".
But in either, number of titles may be sought mainly for owner/breeder/handler ego more than anything to further the breed.

The two sad examples posted show that a better question is how are the dogs being treated ... the entire stock, not just that owner/breeder/handler's "stars", i.e. those particular dogs that end up winning the show or working titles.

RIP to those poor Mastiffs and sad Collies ... they were treated no better than puppy mill dogs.

 

[MPP]

It's really sooo NOT about "show" v. "working".
It's about "proper treatment" v. "neglectful abuse".

I agree 1,000%.

 

[Dreeza]

Absolutely heartbreaking.

I read the story before going to the dog park yesterday, and there was a GORGEOUS mastiff there,...I couldn't help but wonder if he was one of Max's descendants, as Anderson, SC is very close to me At least he seemed to be in very loving hands.

I will never understand how someone could be capable of such horrible, despicable behavior.

 

[puppydog]

Such a sad story. When are people going to realise that they are totally dependant on us?

Pops, educate yourself before insulting people who are actually trying to better their breed.
What do you suggest I do to prove my Papillons? They are not working dogs, they were bred as companions. So how do I improve my breed unless I show them? I would appreciate an answer on this please.

 

[Tailcreek]

Southern States Mastiff Fanciers are accepting donations to benefit the SC/Gloria Davis mastiffs. These funds will be set aside from our general fund until such time that the SC mastiffs have been released into their care, custody and control. If the SC Mastiffs are not released to us, those donated funds will then be used to provide care for other deserving mastiffs needing a forever home. This information is now posted on our website. These mastiffs will be addressed as the "SC Mastiffs." Southern States Mastiff Fanciers Breed Rescue Program.

Jennifer
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