breeding delima

[Christiansmommy]

I am definitly not saying whether i am for or against not vaccinating...more toward the vaccinating...but anyway, i just wanted to say that i do belong to a baby/toddler board that i frequent (not as much as Pettalk )....but you would be surprised how many people dont believe in having their own children vaccinated...now some may get some vaccinces (sp?), but alot dont...i have to trust my doctor and do what he feels is best...and therefore we do vaccinate here I was just surprised to see how many dont....anyway, i'll shut my mouth now, this thread is getting hot in here!! ....just had to add that little tid bit

On another note, i wouldnt breed either...

[Crikit]

Okay, well isn't this just a great big can of worms we have going on here. So let's do this in order of posts shall we.

Lute- in answer to your question, you shouldn't breed either. Just because you and your mom might think it would be fun to breed either of those breeds doesn't give you a right to do that. I think it would be fun to a bunch of stuff and i don't do any of it...then again my list doesn't include breeding dogs, I'll leave that to the people who have the knowledge, time and experience. Have you ever considered what can happen to the pups and to the mother, lots of stuff that people who are just doing it for fun wouldn't be able to handle, heck some of the stuff that happens is even stuff that pros have a hard time dealing with..so just don't for the dogs sake don't.

As for the whole vaccination thing, I'm all for it. Think of it this way, you go to a foreign country in like Africa or the tropics what's the first thing you do after booking it all and getting the tickets out of the way. Well if you're smart you go and get the shots that are needed to protect yourself from the diseases that might be there. Why not do the same for your dogs?

Yes I know in the wild Wolves and such don't get vaccines but you know what we aren't in the wild, our dogs aren't in the wild. They live in the exact same conditions as us. We all know it's not their natural habitat they've adapted to live with us over time but they're immune systems might not have so why not give them the little boost that they need?

[aly]

Originally posted by Crikit

Yes I know in the wild Wolves and such don't get vaccines but you know what we aren't in the wild, our dogs aren't in the wild. They live in the exact same conditions as us. We all know it's not their natural habitat they've adapted to live with us over time but they're immune systems might not have so why not give them the little boost that they need?

You hit the nail on the head there.

We domesticated dogs and they now depend on us. With proper vet care, high quality diets, and vaccinations, their life span lengthens.

[doglovrforevr]

lute- To answer ur question, i dont think you should breed either. I think just having one dog is a BIG resposibility, but breeding is probably gonna be even bigger. Considering you are only 14, you might want to wait, if ever, until you are at least a lot older.

[shais_mom]

I agree I don't think she should breed either, simply b/c she keeps posting dogs in dog rescue, "see this dog -- save him" etc and yet she hasn't rescued any herself. She tried to get people in her surrounding states, your's truly included she PM'ed me wanting to arrange transportation b/c she was getting a great Dane. There is a big difference b/n great danes and weiner dogs!
If you do a search on her posts you will see most of them are 'save this dog'. She has wanted just about every kind of dog there is. I think she is honestly a troll that just keeps coming back.

[shais_mom]

http://petoftheday.com/talk/search.p...earchid=137973



this might not work not sure

[Kfamr]

... Or just another kid not being able to make up their mind in what they want.

[Cincy'sMom]

I don't know what I can add that hasn't already been said, but I agree with the majority...do NOT breed.

I have nothing against purebred dogs, RESPONSIBLE breeders etc. They do have a place.

However, speaking specifically to Lute, everytime someone mentions a new breed, you want one. Everyday (yes I am exaggerating) you arelooking into a new breed...that is fine, it is good to learn about different breeds...however, what if you get the dog and change your mind, again?

There was the Dane incident Shais_mom mentioned. There was also a certain GSD incident not too long ago. Right now I am not sure you should even be thinking about getting another dog, and CERTAINLY not breeding!!!

[cloverfdx]

to you lute DO NOT BREED (have you been to your local shelter latly and held a dying pup in your arms, no most likly not)

I plan to breed misty when she is older, woop de doo, and I dont plane to take her to the vet every 6 months we dont take our dogs to the vet once a year, nor do they get shots,

Grrr@ the whoop de dooo

ok so one of your dogs pick up parvo from somwhere, they come home and infect all your other dogs (real responsible)

a litter of pups came into the animal shelter today (suspected parvo all 5 of them ) i could have been avoided (irrisponsible breeding and vacinations)

ohh makes me sooooo mad
lute go back to watching sessame street (forget about breeding)

[aly]

Cali - Please stop talking about me on other boards

Thanks.

[cali]

sorry. and I only mentioned your name once its not like I talk about you or anything.

[puppygrrl4eva7]

Yes I know in the wild Wolves and such don't get vaccines but you know what we aren't in the wild, our dogs aren't in the wild. They live in the exact same conditions as us. We all know it's not their natural habitat they've adapted to live with us over time but they're immune systems might not have so why not give them the little boost that they need?

Ok this makes so much sense now, I mean before I totally agreed with giving animals vaccines and I still do but I was wondering (BEFORE this post^) about like 300 years ago how did dogs survive then without vaccines and all the talk about complications during a dog giving labor how did they survive way back then in the wild when cavemen or whoever hadn't invented c section births, But after you're post ,Criket, it makes a ton of sense now, The dogs became domesticated! Sry If I totally confused you just ignore the message I just wanted to say that it made my brain a little bit heavier lol

[KYS]

Not to keep the subject going on and on.
Shots are not evil.
Ask your vet why some dogs
have bad re-actions to shots.
From what I understand,
it has to do with the dogs immune system.
In the wild only healthy animals survived.
In domesticated animals their is no
survival of the fittest.
(that why carefull breeding is so very important)

JMHO

[allanimalswelcome]

I think some dogs have bad reactions to shots because not every dog can handle them since not every dog is the same.

I was just reading a thick book about puppies I bought. It has a section on buying from a breeder which includes a list of questions to ask.

I warn you most people are looking for a dog with their shots, pedigree parents, and health certifacets.

"Most breeders should only be too happy to show you show titles or health certifacits. If they are wary about showing you or say "We'll show you when you pick up the puppy" be warned!"

~Ravhel

[allanimalswelcome]

They also like to know their puppy's parents are vet checked and healthy. If they aren't it could mean that a puppy is unhealthy.

~Rachel