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03-10-2008, 10:57 AM
Originally Posted by Shona 
But to be fair PW.. just like cross breeds may not fit into your lifestyle... rescue dogs may not fit into others... if you see what I mean...
ps. of course crossbreeds would fit into my lifestyle, they're dogs not a different species.
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03-10-2008, 11:13 AM
Originally Posted by Paddywack
This thread needs to get back on topic but I wanted to pick you up on your point that I've highlighted. There are hundreds of thousands of dogs and puppies in UK rescues waiting for new homes, of various temperaments, sizes etc. It would be virtually impossible for someone not to find a suitable pet dog to fit their lifestyle in rescue.
ps. of course crossbreeds would fit into my lifestyle, they're dogs not a different species.
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03-10-2008, 11:25 AM
Originally Posted by Shona
Can I ask why you only have pedigree dogs...was there something special about each of them that made you feel.... yup thats the dog for me?
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03-10-2008, 11:27 AM
Originally Posted by spot
But others saw it from that point as well, it was suggested that it was hypocritical to rescue pedigrees – I asked whats the difference, it’s a dog in need.
Originally Posted by spot
I have not seen these strong views on pedigree dogs, breeders yes, but not the actual dogs – can you give me some examples (I know how long it takes to search so wont ask for links).
Like her I must not be living by my principles either
Originally Posted by spot
But that’s it she is against people who breed and buy dogs when there are so many in rescue – not as far as Ive seen against pedigree dogs themselves.
Which breeds has she dug at? Was it the actual dogs or the breeding practises?
Originally Posted by spot
I have, as you may know, a very very strong conviction towards greyhound racing! Does this mean I should’t rescue greyhounds and that I am being a hypocrite?
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03-10-2008, 11:29 AM
Originally Posted by Paddywack
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ps. of course crossbreeds would fit into my lifestyle, they're dogs not a different species.
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03-10-2008, 11:32 AM
Originally Posted by Jackbox
So where there only pedigrees in the rescue at the given moment you found yourself able to give a dog a home... or where they implacable dogs, ones with to many health problems that no one would take them on!!
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03-10-2008, 12:00 PM
Originally Posted by Jackbox
All breeds and breeders.......
Originally Posted by Paddywack
I'll say it again, and again and again if I have to.....
I have NO problem with the dogs themselves pedigree or crossbreed. I for one would hate for us to lose individual breeds but I certainly do not "currently" support breeders when "currently" every hour in the UK at least two homeless dogs (pedigrees and crossbreeds) lose their lives due to the overpopulation crisis. I'm not against breeding on the whole but when dogs are needlessly being destroyed because there aren't enough homes available there is no need to "currently" breed more to do so is adding to the problem.
I DO have a problem with the way in which pedigrees are being bred under the KC rules, which calls for pedigrees to become more and more inbred at a detriment to their health and well being. To breed with health and welfare being the main priority doesn't mean getting rid of pedigrees, but it does mean getting rid of the eugenic pure bloodlines theory and closed stud books. I agree with mandatory health testing but the KC fobbing the public off with it being the solution is criminal when they know themselves it's not going to solve the problem.
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03-10-2008, 12:09 PM
Originally Posted by Paddywack
If I only had crossbreeds would you be having a go at me for not adopting purebreeds. Only one out of seven of my dogs was classed as easy to rehome, that was my choice I wanted to adopt dogs that were difficult to place.
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03-10-2008, 12:20 PM
Originally Posted by Jackbox
Absoulutely not..... I would admire you for standing up for your convictions.
Possible to get back on topic?
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03-10-2008, 12:29 PM
Originally Posted by Jackbox
Nope it was suggested it was hypocritical for one person to rescue pedigrees........ not in the general population...
Originally Posted by Jackbox
You are right , I have not got the time or the inclination to go trawling through mths of posts, to find you some examples.....
.All breeds and breeders.......
Originally Posted by Jackbox
There you go again, turning it back to yourself, and your campain...
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