Hi, Claudia,
Everyone has ideals for which they breed besides the things we "worry"
about. Most of my dogs will bark at something and I wouldn't want it
any other way, they ARE dogs......but for the obsessive-compulsive
barker (or for that matter any obsessive compulsive behavior that
couldn't be treated) I would and have sacrificed breeding an otherwise
nice enough dog. It has been documented that OCD is genetic and I don't
want to have to deal with it if possible.
I'm not saying that everyone should feel as I do......for instance I
know someone who breeds Cavaliers who takes into consideration whether
or not a dog has chronic eye staining; for me unless this was a medical
condition I wouldn't take that into consideration. (Some are just more
sensitive and allergic).
So, all I am saying is that this is something which *I* take into
consideration. Temperament is a big issue with me.
Best,
Suze
Claudia Jones wrote:
>
> In a message dated 2/28/02 7:16:03 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
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> >
> >
> > I DO think that in some lines there must be a genetic proclivity to
> > barking and those wonderful Cavalier pups who grow up and bark are
> > then.......what? In my case, neutered to stay with me forever ........
> >
>
> so suze, you are going to sacrifice a beautiful healthy dog from your
> breeding program because it barks???? and what of dogs you breed to. are you
> going to ask the stud dog owner if the dog is a barker and pass on a
> potentially good breeding because of this? i think linda is right - we have
> enough to worry about without this.
> claudia
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