What???? There is no perfect owner, but we all do what we think is right, and I hope the best that we can for our dogs. You would hope so anyway. To make such blanket statements regarding all of us is indicative of the very novice. It's like saying that ALL long coats have good temperaments or that ALL Texans own horses! I encourage you to get to know more of us on a one on one basis and you'll see how false your statement below is! Cyndy -----Original Message----- From: showgsd-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:showgsd-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of antonio ybarra Sent: Thursday, August 07, 2008 3:23 PM To: showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] STRANGE QUESTIONS PUPPY BUYERS ASK Excellent point Syd. Some people on this list believe that being a responsible owner means: cleaning dog runs, feeding and breeding they're dogs. The best owner according to this list, should make the dog a champion, breed the dog to death, and find a good home after they are done with the dog. Ok, a "great" home, I have adopted two of these champions no questions asked; the owners couldn't wait to get rid of these beautiful dogs. I have been at some of the homes of these people on the list, and after an hour visiting, I just couldn't wait to get out. The filth and conditions they kept these dogs was unbearable. The beauty of this list is that we can pass judgment on others very easy. I would love to just walk up to these people homes unannounced and see how they really take care of the dogs. > > > ------------------------------> > Again...interesting. According to many on this list, selling a pup (for a > lot of money) to a wealthy family (who travels) is terrible, b ut selling a puppy > to a "regular" person (who travels), is OK, (and means the seller does not > care about the dog), and feels the dog will only be a possession. It means > rich folk cannot love their dogs, and make provisions for them. The many dogs > who live in kennels on this list (including some of mine), should stop > dreaming about that great rich and famous person who will give them a home, spend > lots of money on them, and maybe even love them, as they love all their > "possessions". Syd> > >> ------------------------------ _________________________________________________________________ Reveal your inner athlete and share it with friends on Windows Live. http://revealyourinnerathlete.windowslive.com?locale=en-us&ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL YIA_whichathlete_us ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================ ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================