Staffy pup???

[mydogflick]

At first I was getting offended by some of these posts and trying to defend myself and my reasons for what I do. How silly of me I should of realised that we do breed our dogs for temperment over chest bredth or acheiving a blue ribbon in a show. We have bred for health and temperament and we are really happy with our well loved and cherished pets. thankyou for those who have offered helpful opinions and cheery attitudes for those who flet they had to put down and attack I am terribly sorry that you are having a bad day and I do hope it gets better thankyou

[luckies4me]

I dont think that at all. Just because a dog has won titles dosent mean it should automatically be bred. BUT if you wanted to breed you dog I think it should have won some titles and be shown. Wich to me includes a good temperment and health.
Or a working dogs. Like a champion herding Border Collie.

There are many breeders out there who do not show their dogs and their puppies have gone on to win tons of shows and titles! So they must be doing something right. You don't need to show the parents in order to evaluate the pups and their improvement each year and as the line progresses.

I breed rats (taking a break for awhile) and most of my girls and guys have never been shows. Mostly due to health risks and I also do not drive. There are no shows nearby. But I KNOW what a show quality rat is. It is something you learn as the years go by. I breed for show, temperament and health, then for colors and coat type etc. I have had many of my babies win in shows. There are litters I breed just for pets and solely for that purpose, simply because the parents are so darn socialy and friendly and that is super important to me in any line of rats I breed. After all, what's the use of having a gorgeous dumbo russian blue rex berkshire if you can't even pick the thing up! I'd rather buy a plant.

[zoomer]

First off all, I want to say that I think breeding your dog is irresponsible and I don't agree with it if your dog is not a Ch. show dog or something... "breeding to love" is rather pathetic if you ask me. Esspecialy with a breed like pit bulls... there are plenty of pit bull breeders out there and PLENTY in the pound.
Second of all, I think you should have educated yourself on this before breeding.

flatcoat lover do you not agree with any breeding? And if not wont that just totally wipe out all breeds? I am not exactly sure what I am doing wrong here? Our dogs are all very loved and looked after. We have never sold a puppy to anyone nor do we ever plan to. Our dogs are KCC registered and have no floors ie skin conditions eye problems or hip problems and our girl is always closely monitered by our bet when she is pregnant. I have read all the proper text books and listened to vets and show breeders opinions on how to breed and the reasons behind single births and puppy size and they vary greatly. I was just after a laymans opinion as I tend to value hands on experience and peoples varied opinions as much as those written and learnt from textbooks.

Bre (flatcoatlvr) probably doesn't disagree with breeding, just not breeding a dog that doesn't have a CH. or anything.
Staffys are NOT going to get wiped out, there are plenty out there and plenty in the pound, too.

[mydogflick]

sorry Zoomer but our dog is NOT a pitull by any means and In Australia our dogs dont actually have a ch in front of theyre names so please forgive me if I am getting a little lost with that. As for pathetic ? Pathetic is ridaculling (sp) anyone for anything without out trying to first collate all the relevent information. Please try to keep it nice

[critter crazy]

How about we all Agree to Disagree????

[lwds]

LWDS both my dog and the stud dogs are KCC registered and of show quality we DONT breed to show as it is not my interest personally.

I have yet to meet a breeder who bred to show. To the standard, yes. (and surprise, surprise - the almighty standard is there for a reason... and it's hardly just about looks to responsible breeders.)

What health testings DO you do on the parents? (I deleted my previous message to move it here).

[BC_MoM]

again BC MOm I ask what is it that you dont agree with and who SHOULD be breeding in your opinion???

I don't agree with people just breeding a pet because they love it and think it has a good disposition. I don't agree with breeding to carry on a line.

I agree with breeders who breed RESPONSIBLY, for the best of the breed, are out there in the world showing, sporting their animals, people who have homes lined up for most of the pups before they are born, etc.

[mydogflick]

ok here I go again defending myself again silly silly me
All our dogs wether they are to be used for breeding or not are all tested for Hip Dysplasia, cataracts, demodicosis brachycephalick syndrome,as well as the usual heartworm and other generic non breed specific tests

[Ginger's Mom]

ok here I go again defending myself again silly silly me
All our dogs wether they are to be used for breeding or not are all tested for Hip Dysplasia, cataracts, demodicosis brachycephalick syndrome,as well as the usual heartworm and other generic non breed specific tests

Oh come on, not fair. You specifically asked BC_Mom to give you her opinion of who should be breeding. When she gives you her opinion without any reference to your situation you act as if you have been attacked.

My personal opinion as to why I feel a dog should have some sort of titles (be it working or conformation) is that it shows that someone (actually more than just one someone) objective with a knowledge of the breed standards (which includes temperment) has evaluated that dog/bitch and decided that it is among the best that the breed has to offer. I know there are probably show peopla out there cringing because this judge or that judge is biased in some way. But the beauty of showing again in working class or conformation is that several people have looked over your dog. Left to our own opinions, fortunately or unfortunately, too many of us would decided that our dog is the most beautiful. smartest, sweetest dog of it's breed. But that is just my opinion.