Re: [PyrNet-L] Breeding/rescue debate

["Thomas Sheehan" <tsheehan03@snet.net>]

You have missed most of what has previouslyt transpired.

Terry
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From: Xerri, Tania (2318) <txerri@baycrest.org>
To: <pyrnet-l@pyrnet.org>
Sent: Monday, March 13, 2000 4:24 PM
Subject: RE: [PyrNet-L] Breeding/rescue debate


> I am shocked............Good examples of the breed may come from rescue -
> are there people out there so elite in their views that they would be so
> closed minded and opinionated. I compete in conformation and there are
poor
> examples of the breed standard entering the ring and winning!!!!
>
> Tania Xerri
>
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> darrell goolsbee <dgg@star-telegram.com writes:
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> >
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> >
> >The question: In some ways, does rescue perhaps do more harm than
> good
> >for the breed?
> >
> >Rescue does, of course, help individual dogs, which is very good
> for
> >those dogs, and also provides a "feel-good" aspect for rescuers,
> and
> >good "PR".
>
>   Good P.R.? I am confused as to what this means?
>
>
> >Rescue dogs take up resources that could be spent on things like
> >education that might do more long-term good.
>
> Can't rescue dogs educate by example?
>
> >Most rescue dogs are not really good examples of the breed. So, by
> >pushing rescues, we're actually taking up homes for potential
> "good"
> >Pyrs and allowing the bad examples to represent the breed. Is doing
> this an
> >injustice both to the new owners and to the breed?
>
>   You are right about being a good example- the less responsible a
> dog owner
> is generally the less "good example" a dog is. And, are we only
> talking
> about purebreds here? Aren't most mixed breeds? As for "pushing"
> rescues, my
> local shelter hasn't come knocking on my door anymore than the local
>
> breeders. If rescue is more visible, it may be due to the sheer
> number...
>
> >Anyway, I take no position on these questions, but I find it very
> >interesting food for thought. And by the way, I do own a rescue dog
> >myself, as well as two "good" Pyrs. The rescue is a *great* dog,
> but a
> >lousy example of the breed (maybe a mix).
>
> How can your dog be a "great" dog (of which I have no doubt) and be
> a "lousy
> example" of the breed? I too think this is a good discussion on an
> entirely
> vexing ongoing problem, but I do take a position. I am thankful that
> there
> are those who do rescue work because there is an immediate need for
> a living
> creature who needs help. Focusing on rescue does not preclude
> educating
> folks about the breed (or mixed breed...). I do agree with you
> Darryl that
> there are many ways to think/ approach the
> overpopulation/education/rescue
> issue. Certainly, noone seems to have found an entirely successful
> solution-
> I am glad that there are so many who continue to try to from
> whatever
> perspective that they may come from.
>
>                                             -Ame and Pushkin
>
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