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her for daring to speak up and ask about it.
Kate Bert Lady
Cedarburg, WI
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From: Mary Shaver [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, March 10, 2003 10:10 PM
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Subject: Was: Had Enough -- Now: How to be a breeder
When I talk to PPO's
Thank you, Rahda, for your comments. My original post was asking for actual
conversations, not the why do breeders ask too many questions.
Original post:
Would someone, anyone, everyone, put into the acutal words ... yeah, like
quotes ... what it is breeders are saying, asking, and/ or implying
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Pet shops don't do that -- they stroke people looking at their wares. They
thank us for repelling otherwise good homes directly into their lair
We may have to look at what *we're* doing that causes this behaviour.
Would someone, anyone, everyone, put into the acutal words ... yeah, like
Hi Cathy,
I think people are actually put off by the fact that we selectively screen
our puppy buyers and that we request they sign and enter into a contract
with us. They are also put off by the fact that they are entering into a
partnership for the life of the dog, with us the breeder. Lots
I just felt like throwing in my two cents.
The first thing I think when someone posts to the list and says how a
breeder has been mean to them because they were asked some questions from
the breeder is to stop whining and think. If a breeder is worth anything
they will ask questions. I
A friend of mine that shows Berners but is not a Berner owner recently
went to some shows in the northern plains states. She is often approached
by people looking for a Berner pup and has learned all the right things
to tell these folks regarding care and health. At this one particular
show she