[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: WAR TACTICS - I just received this....

  • From: "Amy Safdir" <almanya@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <stormy435@xxxxxxx>, <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2008 12:42:55 -0500

Sorry, I get what you are saying, but I can't help feeling that I wish our 
VPE had chosen a reputable breeder through research rather than a puppymill 
puppy. Doesn't mean I am fighting that breeder.
I am however happy he chose our wonderful breed.  Thats a real positive.
Amy Safdir
Almanya Shepherds
www.almanyagsd.com
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "stormy435" <stormy435@xxxxxxx>
To: <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2008 12:21 PM
Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: WAR TACTICS - I just received this....


> Linda "gets it!" We need to realize that the AR groups revel in our 
> disdain of "puppymills" (which has no definition outside of anybody who 
> breeds more than one litter...even that). The arguments over different 
> country sources of our dogs, performance vs conformation, anything that 
> divides US makes them stronger.
> Stormy Hope
>
>
> On Dec 17, 2008, at 8:53:14 AM, "Linda Battistoni" <encoregsd@xxxxxxxxx> 
> wrote:
> One of the most successful war tactics is to divide and conquer. Getting 
> the factions to bicker and squable amongst themselves is quite effective. 
> It weakens the resistance.
>
> The "crimes" listed against the breeder were infractions that did no harm 
> to the dogs in her care. Rules were not followed - slap her hand.
>
> We can put up a good positive image from our Parent Club on the GSD. 
> Promote the breeders in the club - but if we faction off, The battle is 
> lost and winning the war has less chance of success.
>
> The scutiny of HSUS will be on any breed selected by a prominent figure. 
> No breeder can predict that an puppy will be problem free for life.
>
> Let's put the same amount of energy into promoting the pure bred dog, 
> sheep, cattle, cats, rabbits, chickens, birds, etc. We are intelligent, 
> creative people. Let's go together and win this war.
>
> Linda Battistoni
> Encore German Shepherds in Northern California
> Website: www.encoregsd.com
>
>
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