> You know, those dogs have serious problems that the peopel arent aware of
> until after the problems show up. Alot of peopel who buy those dogs end up
> totally unable to cope with or to afford intensive operations, hip
> replacements, behavioral therapies etc. Many of them have such terrible
> temperments that they are ORDERED to get rid of the animals or are afraid
> that the aniaml will be killed on order because they are unable to control
> it.
Just pointing out that just because they are willing to invest a certain
amount of money, doesn't always mean they are willing to provide the
best care possible for a dog. I have heard of a show doberman who was
bought from someone for probably $1000, but ended up chained up in the
back yard by her owners, so neglected that her collar had grown into her
neck (she was purchased as a youngster and had grown larger than the
collar). Thank goodness the breeder found out about it and was able to
reclaim the dog.
Elizabeth
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