RE: Had Enough -- Now: How to be a breeder

2003-03-11 Thread Kathleen Bert
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RE: Had Enough -- Now: How to be a breeder

2003-03-11 Thread T Thompson
her for daring to speak up and ask about it. Kate Bert Lady Cedarburg, WI -Original Message- From: Mary Shaver [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, March 10, 2003 10:10 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Was: Had Enough -- Now: How to be a breeder When I talk to PPO's

Was: Had Enough -- Now: How to be a Breeder

2003-03-11 Thread Burlile\\MemoriesBMDs
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

Re: Was: Had Enough -- Now: How to be a Breeder

2003-03-11 Thread Vegasbep
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Was: Had Enough -- Now: How to be a breeder

2003-03-10 Thread Burlile\\MemoriesBMDs
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

Re: Had Enough -- Now: How to be a breeder

2003-03-10 Thread Kim Morrow
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

Re: Had Enough -- Now: How to be a breeder

2003-03-10 Thread bernerhaus
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

Re: Had Enough -- Now: How to be a breeder

2003-03-10 Thread gwebara
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