Clear Eye Certificate?

[Serena]

Gee thanks

This is her husband - and yes, the administrator did revoke her, without warning or opportunity to clarify (sounds like someone may be wishful dictator) - I see a lot of judging going on - and some should be ashamed of themselves. We simply wanted to point out that those too quick to judge are often wrong.

All the best to you ... and, by the way ... all and any pedigree was once bred to somebody's idea of perfection - let's not be hypocritical.

Many thanks to those that provided helpful comments.

[Dog_Horse_Girl]

All the best to you ... and, by the way ... all and any pedigree was once bred to somebody's idea of perfection - let's not be hypocritical.

I don't really see the relevance of this statement of yours here?

This forum's primary function is to promote PUREBRED dogs. While many of us have crossbreds and/or purebreds, the purpose here is to educate members and guests about purebred dogs. A crossbred which is deliberately bred by someone solely to make money is NOT ethical. Think about the parent animals who are locked in tiny cages in puppy mills just so they can be bred dry then discarded like rubbish once their breeding days are over. Now contrast this with the vast majority of registered, ethical breeders whose purpose in breeding is to firstly improve their chosen breed and secondly to excel in the show-ring or other dog exhibiting and dog sport fields.

Next time you see that cute ball of fluff in the pet shop window, ask yourself what kind of life the parent animals should be experiencing and then think about them being confined to cages their entire lives. Pretty horrific, isn't it?

Go ahead and buy such a pup and support that filthy puppy mill. Just don't expect anyone here to be happy that you've done so.

BTW - I have a pedigree greyhound (rescue), a MUTT (rescue) and a Mini Foxy x (rescue). I would never for a moment consider purchasing any of the poodle crosses which have been deliberately bred by someone solely to make money BUT if one came up in rescue and I wanted such a dog then I would consider giving her a home.

Why don't you call it what it is: a poodle cross. Then educate yourself as to where these pups really come from, and begin to understand why making such a choice is cruel and irresponsible. If you have any doubts whatsoever about puppy mills, I'd suggest you look at Cesar Millan's special episode or check out the RSPCA's campaign pics (not that I really support the RSPCA but those pics were all taken in Australia from places which "specialise" in over-breeding poodles with a thousand different breeds in order to make huge profits).

Then once you've done all of that, look up "Leo's Story" about a former puppy mill dog which was rescued by a DOLer a few years ago. Dogs are not merchandise and they're not farm animals...yet puppy mills treat them as both.

[schnauzer]

All the best to you ... and, by the way ... all and any pedigree was once bred to somebody's idea of perfection - let's not be hypocritical.

I don't really see the relevance of this statement of yours here?

This forum's primary function is to promote PUREBRED dogs. While many of us have crossbreds and/or purebreds, the purpose here is to educate members and guests about purebred dogs. A crossbred which is deliberately bred by someone solely to make money is NOT ethical. Think about the parent animals who are locked in tiny cages in puppy mills just so they can be bred dry then discarded like rubbish once their breeding days are over. Now contrast this with the vast majority of registered, ethical breeders whose purpose in breeding is to firstly improve their chosen breed and secondly to excel in the show-ring or other dog exhibiting and dog sport fields.

Next time you see that cute ball of fluff in the pet shop window, ask yourself what kind of life the parent animals should be experiencing and then think about them being confined to cages their entire lives. Pretty horrific, isn't it?

Go ahead and buy such a pup and support that filthy puppy mill. Just don't expect anyone here to be happy that you've done so.

BTW - I have a pedigree greyhound (rescue), a MUTT (rescue) and a Mini Foxy x (rescue). I would never for a moment consider purchasing any of the poodle crosses which have been deliberately bred by someone solely to make money BUT if one came up in rescue and I wanted such a dog then I would consider giving her a home.

Why don't you call it what it is: a poodle cross. Then educate yourself as to where these pups really come from, and begin to understand why making such a choice is cruel and irresponsible. If you have any doubts whatsoever about puppy mills, I'd suggest you look at Cesar Millan's special episode or check out the RSPCA's campaign pics (not that I really support the RSPCA but those pics were all taken in Australia from places which "specialise" in over-breeding poodles with a thousand different breeds in order to make huge profits).

Then once you've done all of that, look up "Leo's Story" about a former puppy mill dog which was rescued by a DOLer a few years ago. Dogs are not merchandise and they're not farm animals...yet puppy mills treat them as both.

Great post Lillysmum

We rescue puppy farm dogs - the big picture often eludes the majority of people - they can't see past the cute fluffy puppy They don't give consideration or care about the poor bitch who produces that pup.

No-one is being hypocritical on this forum. We are here because we believe in and own purebred dogs - purposely bred with great care for type, conformation and temperament.

Edited July 11, 2010 by schnauzer

[Borderpower]

All the best to you ... and, by the way ... all and any pedigree was once bred to somebody's idea of perfection - let's not be hypocritical.

I don't really see the relevance of this statement of yours here?

This forum's primary function is to promote PUREBRED dogs. While many of us have crossbreds and/or purebreds, the purpose here is to educate members and guests about purebred dogs. A crossbred which is deliberately bred by someone solely to make money is NOT ethical. Think about the parent animals who are locked in tiny cages in puppy mills just so they can be bred dry then discarded like rubbish once their breeding days are over. Now contrast this with the vast majority of registered, ethical breeders whose purpose in breeding is to firstly improve their chosen breed and secondly to excel in the show-ring or other dog exhibiting and dog sport fields.

Next time you see that cute ball of fluff in the pet shop window, ask yourself what kind of life the parent animals should be experiencing and then think about them being confined to cages their entire lives. Pretty horrific, isn't it?

Go ahead and buy such a pup and support that filthy puppy mill. Just don't expect anyone here to be happy that you've done so.

BTW - I have a pedigree greyhound (rescue), a MUTT (rescue) and a Mini Foxy x (rescue). I would never for a moment consider purchasing any of the poodle crosses which have been deliberately bred by someone solely to make money BUT if one came up in rescue and I wanted such a dog then I would consider giving her a home.

Why don't you call it what it is: a poodle cross. Then educate yourself as to where these pups really come from, and begin to understand why making such a choice is cruel and irresponsible. If you have any doubts whatsoever about puppy mills, I'd suggest you look at Cesar Millan's special episode or check out the RSPCA's campaign pics (not that I really support the RSPCA but those pics were all taken in Australia from places which "specialise" in over-breeding poodles with a thousand different breeds in order to make huge profits).

Then once you've done all of that, look up "Leo's Story" about a former puppy mill dog which was rescued by a DOLer a few years ago. Dogs are not merchandise and they're not farm animals...yet puppy mills treat them as both.

Great post Lillysmum

We rescue puppy farm dogs - the big picture often eludes the majority of people - they can't see past the cute fluffy puppy They don't give consideration or care about the poor bitch who produces that pup.

No-one is being hypocritical on this forum. We are here because we believe in and own purebred dogs - purposely bred with great care for type, confirmation and temperament.

Great post Lillysmum.

So very true