In a message dated 7/7/2002 10:32:08 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> There are many people that do not test hips in this country with the same > feelings as mine........but they will not speak up on the list for fear of > gaining a reputation of unreputable by the people that need to test for > everything. > This is very accurate and reflects a problem that is dominant in purebred circles. In many cases peer pressure, fear of political blackballing, etc, just forces issues underground. It does not resolve them but can actually make things worse. I think it is great that you are very up front with everyone about what you do and do not do. This is how it should be then everyone can make their own choices in an informed manner if they want to deal with someone following these practices. I do test for hips and OFA my girls before breeding. Do I feel it is predominant enough to have to do this? I don't know enough to say. I just think for the $60 bucks it costs me to do it prior to breeding is such a small price to pay to know where I stand that it is a no brainer. Dave CastleMyst Cavaliers http://members.aol.com/CMystCavs ========================================================= "Magic Commands": to stop receiving mail for awhile, click here and send the email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20NOMAIL to start it up gain click here: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20MAIL E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] for assistance. Search the Archives... http://apple.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ckcs-l.html All e-mail sent through CKCS-L is Copyright 2002 by its original author.
