Quote Originally Posted by borzoimom
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We have another pt'r that recently posted pictures of her new Gordon setter puppy. Maybe its because Junes is young that she is attacked so- but I never saw on the other thread ONE SINGLE SOLITARY WORD to the poster with the Gordon pup " you should have checked the shelters etc.."I find it even more appalling that she would be ambushed, but the adult wasnt with the Gordon. There is a prejudice here against the pure bred dog- and I have had enough of this. If this appears harsh in statement- read as an outsider the words that have been posted by some..
this statement is only partly true
EssTer is an adult -and she herself is a teenager, but she is a long time member here - she started here when she was 15.
While I agree that this pug breeder sounds like the beginning of a puppy mill MAYBE - I do feel Mr. Chiwawa was a bit harsh in his YELLING post. But Pam's post was nicely and eloquently written as always.
everyone is allowed to have their opinions about pure breds or mixed breeds. I'm not entirely sure this board is against pure breds per' se- I definately think that getting from a breeder is looked down upon by some people.
I never thought I would have a purebred dog - ever - b/c I simply wouldn't pay the money for one when I could go to the pound or the shelter and get a dog. Well, my first dog from the local Humane Society was a PURE BRED greyhound. My 2nd dog - is a pure bred Golden retriever by you guessed it a back yard breeder! egads! -
Did I pay for her? No - A friend from work found out my first dog had died and offered me the puppy from the litter b/c she had the sire of the litter and they were getting a pick of the litter pup - and their whole family already had multiple dogs. She was given to me out of friendship. Would I trade her for the world? No way. Do I know the love and satisfaction I can get from a shelter dog - yes - but no way would I trade my maybe poorly bred - PURE OF HEART - love of my life Keegan - ever. And if that makes me a bad person - so be it - b/c Keegan sure doesn't think so!
We should ALL be the person our DOGS think we are!
Congrats Junes - looking forward to the pics.