I agree with you - I do rescue On Dec 28, 2007 11:49 PM, Venus <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Ok sorry but I have to ask others thoughts on this topic.... I really > have to get this off my chest.... Maybe my thoughts are way off base > but I just really do not understand... there are too many dogs out > there needing home. I just don't understand. > > What is the deal with these "designer" dog breeds??? Why are people > taking two beautiful pure bred dogs and mix breeding them, then > charge an arm and leg for a mix breed? If you want a "designer" dog > there are more then enough of them at the local shelters, rescue > groups, etc. Eveyday mix breed dogs are being put down... does there > really need to be another reason to have more and more dogs being > turned over to these shelters. Can you believe there are over 150 so > called designer breeds right now!?! I truly believe it is just > another scam for people to make a quick buck. I just don't understand > what happen to the "love of a breed"? > > Personal, as many of you know, I am a Chihuahua lover. I believe they > are a wonderful breed and do not need any changes. Do people really > need to charge 400-700 for a Chiweenies? Chipoo? Chi-Chon? > > As you can tell this really upsets me... not just because I have a > love for Chihuahuas but also because there are enough dogs out there > that need homes without people breeding more and more. > > I just want to say.. I am not writing this to upset anyone, so please > do not take it that way.. I would never want to start anything that > woudl cause issues or tension amoung our wonderful group. I am just > wanting others thoughts so maybe I can understand better. > > Hugs to everyone. And please have a wonderful holiday weeked filled > with enjoyment. > Venus > > > -- Glenda [EMAIL PROTECTED] Until mankind can extend the circle of his compassion to include all living things, he will never, himself, know peace. -- Albert Schweitzer
