[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Breeding question
- From: "Tom Elkins" <firethorntemple@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: <ducksavsfan@xxxxxxxxx>, "'GSD'" <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:11:47 -0500
Tina -- I think this is a very personal decision, and I respect your
thoughtfulness. I would say that if you can't come up with a spiritually
satisfying reason for doing a breeding, then you shouldn't do a breeding.
Over time I have come to believe that anyone who breeds large numbers of
dogs is indeed irresponsible for reasons like those that you stated. On the
other hand, human beings have had and will continue to have an intimate
relationship with canines for thousands of years, a relationship that at its
best is spiritually beneficial to both species. Therefore, I think that
people who responsibly breed a certain breed of dogs are doing the world a
great service in that they are providing the opportunity for both species to
serve each other in a myriad of ways. Simply stated, irresponsible breeding
creates problems, responsible breeding and breeders create benefits,
benefits that are life enhancing and enriching for all involved.
tom elkins
Firethorn Temple
http://www.firethorntemple.com
-----Original Message-----
From: showgsd-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:showgsd-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
On Behalf Of Christina Klahn
Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2008 10:03 AM
To: GSD
Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Breeding question
Hi listers,
I have what I feel is a dilemma. My bitch is blowing coat, which of course
signals her heat cycle is around the corner. I'm a newbie and this would be
my kennel's first litter as well as my bitch's first (if I breed and we're
successful). However, I watch the list everyday, read the posts from Dawn
and others on dogs in rescue. I watch Craigslist, area shelters and
rescues. It seems to me there is a huge influx of dogs needing homes and
the number that are purebred seem staggering to me.
My dilemma and question to everyone is how do you justify adding more
lives to the world through breeding with so many dogs already needing
homes? Obviously the number of homes is limited as it is. I know I
personally can't seem to come up with a really good reason to justify
breeding even though I know I'm doing everything "right" and not doing it
for a profit. I would just be interested to hear what others opinions on
the matter are.
Tina Klahn
Illusion GSDs
ducksavsfan@xxxxxxxxx
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