In a message dated 11/12/2002 6:51:48 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<< Being a person who wants a "performance" dog and loves to do activities with that dog whether it be drafting, Tracking or Obedience I would like my "ideal" breeder to offer some kind of refund and offer another pup down the road. >> And being another person who prefers doing activities with my dog(s), I don't take chances by getting an 8 or 10 week old pup. By waiting and looking for a young adult or older puppy (or even older adult) that needs rehoming or rescue, I can get a dog with known status for joints, heart, etc. at the age I secure it. I am prepared to adjust our activities to the dog's capabilities if need be. If I want to do Agility or drafting, I don't adopt a dog with grade 3 or 4 hips or elbows. However, even the dog with moderate physical challenges can still do obedience and tracking provided it isn't limping. Anne C., long time proponent and practioner of adopting the somewhat older animal Anne Copeland, Flash,TDI/CGC (Berner, 8 yrs.) & Gypsy TDI/CGC(Rescue Cavalier,1 3/4 yr.) NE ILL [EMAIL PROTECTED] BMDCSEW Vice President Ty's memorial page: http://www.geocities.com/workingyorkie/ty.html Gypsy's page:http://hometown.aol.com/annes4/Gypsy.html
