[Fwd: [PyrNet-L] Adding to my life]

[faye ragland <faye@cwv.net>]

Tom,

There are indeed several excellent breeders on this list, and other knowlegeable
people who give some wonderful advice, and those who just relay the joys of day to
day living with their Pyrs.

However, I must strongly differ with this broad brush that that those who have ads
in "any dog magazine" or newspaper were painted with.  Rather, education (and not
a little insight into human nature truth/deception) is the key to a puppy buyer's
success.  There are some excellent helps on finding a responsible breeder - start
with your own check list before you call, communicate.  I do my own "interviews"
of puppy inquirers as well.  People who don't mention neuter or spay with
companions as a requirement - those who don't give written guarantees, or have
never shown their dogs are not going to provide you with a quality puppy - nor
will they be there for you 1 - 2 years later.  THEY cause most of the problem with
so many rescue dogs.   Considering clubs, organizations, friends, advertisements
as part of the whole picture will likely get the results you want.  Many good
breeders advertise in dog magazines, and many excellent puppy owners have come
together for a lifetime of sharing a wonderful dog.  Let's not draw too small a
circle of "acceptable" people from which to obtain a dog - everyone doesn't run in
the same circles - but the mark of ALL those who love the breed are willingness to
share knowledge, REQUIRED neuter/spay of companions, assistance of puppy owners
throughout the life of their dog through friendship and communication.

I also can understand the frustration of those in rescue....and it is a factor
that responsible owners shouldn't buy from irresponsible breeders, so maybe
education, education, education will one day stem the tide in rescue.

Tom you are obviously a consciencious and intelligent, concerned pre puppy owner
doing some research before acquiring a Pyr.  Good luck to you (and that lucky Pyr
you may own).

Faye@cwv.net

> Tom,
>
> On this list there are a couple of responsible breeders, and I would pay close
> attention to what they have to say.  Please NO NOT buy a puppy from an ad in
> any newspaper or in the back of any dog magazine.  These ads look fancy, but
> does not mean diddley.
>
> If you choose the puppy route, you can not begin to understand the importance
> of a breeder who has spent years researching, studying, and living this breed.
> I am a rescue worker, and try to encourage people to consider a "recycled"
> dog, as you can bond just as well, have a known temperament, quite often you
> DO know the history because the dog comes from an owner surrender, and there
> are hundreds each year going through the system in most states.
>
> Just listen to the excellent advice from this list and know that they will
> support and guide you along the way as a Pyr owner.
>
> Marcie
>
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