Originally posted by spunkadelic
It's just that what I saw on other websites and what you guys were telling me didn't add up. I am just one of those people who can't stand an equation that isn't true (which is why I don't like Algebra). You guys were saying that you had these perfectly wonderful dogs - but others (your vet, groomer etc.) were saying that it was a rare find. But the AKC, breeders, rescue groups all said that Cockers were a happy breed, and a good breed - which is why I got a little peeved. I felt like I had to defend my choice of breeds because I would get one of the "bad" cockers that are out there.

Please keep in mind that the AKC and/or most breeders WON'T paint an "ugly" picture of any breed. Rightly (or wrongly, depending on your viewpoints of the AKC and breeders as a whole) so, as it's their business (literally!).

Also, keep in mind that everyone thinks s/he owns the best dog in the world! So viewpoints can be biased! lol

(I loved algebra... LOATHED geometry, trig, and calculus though! )