I hate what they have done to so many breeds. Not just Irish Setters and Goldens (when they brought in the light colored Goldens the temperaments went down the tubes), but Labs and several others. German Shepherds? They could no more herd all day, what they were originally bred to do, they couldn't walk out of a paper bag! You will notice most service/police shepherds have straighter backs and their rear legs under them. Heck, many are turning to Belgian Malinois, the short haired variety of my Tervuren. More drive and healthier. Ah heck, don't get me started...
There are good breeders out there, breeding dogs with structure and temperaments that fit what they were originally intended to do. If you ever want a Golden, find your self a nice red/golden one and any purebred dog make sure the breeder does all health clearances. If they can't show you the test results, run!
I love senior dogs. Most are settled, know the rules, have manners and are very loving. Like humans, getting older usually means some health issues like arthritis and, unfortunately, possible cancer, diabetes, overweight. I keep my dogs lean - you can feel their ribs if you rub their sides. Not obvious but you can feel them.. About the worst disservice people do to pets is to let them get fat.
Ok, so yes, there are good breeders out there, but there are also not so good ones and bad ones. Nothing wrong with a nice mixed breed! Helps if you can figure out at least one of the breeds involved because you will have a better idea of temperament, energy level, and size!
There are good breeders out there, breeding dogs with structure and temperaments that fit what they were originally intended to do. If you ever want a Golden, find your self a nice red/golden one and any purebred dog make sure the breeder does all health clearances. If they can't show you the test results, run!
I love senior dogs. Most are settled, know the rules, have manners and are very loving. Like humans, getting older usually means some health issues like arthritis and, unfortunately, possible cancer, diabetes, overweight. I keep my dogs lean - you can feel their ribs if you rub their sides. Not obvious but you can feel them.. About the worst disservice people do to pets is to let them get fat.
Ok, so yes, there are good breeders out there, but there are also not so good ones and bad ones. Nothing wrong with a nice mixed breed! Helps if you can figure out at least one of the breeds involved because you will have a better idea of temperament, energy level, and size!
He was immediately elevated to "The Most Perfect Dog in the World" status.
Come to think of it, she kept me for pretty much the same reason...
