[PyrNet-L] Re: pyrnet-l-digest.19981027

[Carol Brescher Boyle <carol@NaturalDogFood.com>]

Cathryn,

Well said. As a former breeder and most recently a  "purchaser"
I couldn't agree more with your statement that "This is Life"
Although we all try to do the best we can, there are always
things outside of our control.

I lost a five year old male years ago. The vet said he literally blew
a hole in his heart. I owned both parents, and one set of grand
parents. There was no indication of a problem and none of his
offspring ever had a problem. My old dog Patou was a direct
descendent of this dog. 

My two cents too. 
  
> I guess what I am trying to say IS, yes he probably was born with the
> condition. BUT, with all the other sins to lay at this person's door, this
> is not one that should be included. Having a dog die of heart failure can
> happen to anyone, good breeder or no. It IS sad to lose a dog so young, but
> THIS IS LIFE. Breeders cannot control everything. At some point we have to
> realize that dogs are not some kind of machine under warranty, but living
> breathing things that can have any myriad of health and behavioral problems
> despite the best of care on both the breeder and owner's part.
> 
> Two cents,
> Cathryn Lundberg
> 


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  Carol
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