@Saving thank you very much for the suggestions!
Cesar Milan in the UK - March 2010
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The way I understand it is this.
A responsible breeder makes sure by way of having potential buyers visit their kennel(pups and adults) on site and by interviewing of sorts the new potential petowner to make sure of a good to perfect fit for the dog and person.
If you are in a store environment, odds are the person coming in looking for a pet, will walk out with one that day, no visiting to make sure this is what you want/should have, nor does the "breeder" have the opportunity to refuse a person not fit for the breed or breeder( I don't mean that in a bad way, but sometimes I can see certain people not being fit for the breed, so therefor not fit for the breeder either). It becomes more of an instant love thing as supposed to an educated purchase.
In Europe I don't think the problem is a s huge as it is here. People here will go to the mall for a sweater and come home with a puppy, because it was cute, not thinking twice of the fact that their apartment building doesn't allow animals, or it will cost X amount to have the pet vetted and fed, or it will grow up and not be cute anymore, but maybe large and a lot of work to take care of..
Petstores, puppymills and BYB's have left a bad taste in a lot of peoples mouths..thank them for this, not the responsible breeders for being skeptical.I hope what I am saying makes sense, I know what I am trying to say..just don't know how to word it correctly.
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Responsible breeders to NOT expect to make money selling puppies. Responsible breeders breed to make the breed better in health, conformation, temperament. Responsible breeders breed to enhance their idea of the perfect dog, hence the health testing that is done and the careful consideration in who they breed… With the pups they don't keep, the most important thing is the home where the pup is placed. Responsible breeders do not look at breeding as a business, but a hobby.
Pet Stores buy from people that are in it for a profit and only a profit, not in it for the best interest of the breed.
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In Europe I don't think the problem is a s huge as it is here. People here will go to the mall for a sweater and come home with a puppy, because it was cute, not thinking twice of the fact that their apartment building doesn't allow animals, or it will cost X amount to have the pet vetted and fed, or it will grow up and not be cute anymore, but maybe large and a lot of work to take care of..
Petstores, puppymills and BYB's have left a bad taste in a lot of peoples mouths..thank them for this, not the responsible breeders for being skeptical.I hoep what I am saying makes sense, I know what I am trying to say..just don't know how to word it correctly.
Okay, I had no idea it was THAT easy to walk in a get a dog.
I had to write an application, like applying for a job, and the store (or breeder in my case) has to accept me as an owner to the pet. I also have to sign a contract.
Odd that US has such strict rules in buying guns with applications and long waiting times, but a life can be bought without a blink of an eye… :eek:
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What store doesn't want to make a profit?
And this statement is the key. Of course stores want to make a profit, they have to make a profit to stay in business. It is their function. If you go and read the thread on the costs of raising a litter, then you may have a better understanding of why we believe responsible breeding and petstores are incompatible. A huge difference between a responsible breeder and a store is that responsible breeders are not looking to make a profit as their primary goal and many barely break even. A responsible breeder is breeding to preserve their breed, they are breeding for themselves. In order to be a successful business ask Eskilvr pointed out the stores have to minimize cost in order to maximize profit. Those costs that are gettting minimized are directly connected to the care and well being of the animal.
I will also add that part of the no questions asked mentality of stores is that it interferes with their making a profit. The faster they can move those puppies out the door the better for them. Less cost to them for providing care for them so they get more profit from the sale. Since there are shelters and rescue organizations to clean up after them and there is no consequence to them if the dog stays in that home for 1 day or its entire life, they get the profit no matter what happens after that puppy leaves their store.
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Breeder are stores in a sense, they sell from home instead of a rented building. I am 100% sure there are "horror stories" of breeders doing "evil" as well. Puppy Mills are essentially breeders too….(note I am NOT condoning Puppy mills).
Exactly right… those are "for profit" breeders and are not responsible, Puppy Mills however do sell to pet stores, BYB (Back Yard Breeders) sell over the internet, first one with the "dollars" gets the puppy... Ship/pick up... all the same... has nothing to do with education of the puppy buyer about the breed, is this really the right breed for their lifestyle, etc... Hence... Rescue is over run to "throw" away pets.
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Odd that US has such strict rules in buying guns with applications and long waiting times, but a life can be bought without a blink of an eye… :eek:
Personally I don't find your analogy even remotely related, but here goes with some thoughts.
The US has waiting periods on gun purchases for a couple of reasons - one that a background check can be run - so a convicted felon can't legally buy a gun. Also, so that if someone is trying to purchase in the "heat of the moment" (say domestic argument), they have a cooling off period. Personally I don't think gun purchase is strict enough in the US (and I am all FOR being able to own guns).
Now, back to dogs…
Do I think someone should be able to just go in a petstore look at a dog and walk out with it the same day - NO; neither should they be able purchase one over the internet. Personally I think petstores (and internet sellers) in the US should be banned from selling live animals...period. Responsible breeders have websites, but that is so that prospective buyers can learn about the breed and make contact to ask questions and apply to purchase an animal - I don't think you are going to find a shopping cart (where you can add an animal) on a responsible breeder's website. -
Pet stores in the US are overpriced anyway.
Can you even buy a gun at all in Europe?
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@AJs:
Pet stores in the US are overpriced anyway.QUOTE]
For live pets/dogs? or in general? And for "live" pet prices they have to be to cover their costs and make money
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For puppies. You can get a pup in great health, usually for a lower price, from a reputable breeder. Stores like to charge hundreds of dollars for mutts.
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so a….did anyone hear back...has Cesar Milan ever worked with a Basenji?
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so a….did anyone hear back...has Cesar Milan ever worked with a Basenji?
Really, Cesar or Victoria, or anyone else with a TV show?? I never meant to start such a debate, just thought it was curious that I've never seen a Basenji on any of these type of shows regardless of the method. IMHO, it just comes down to getting to know your dog and finding out what combination of methods works best for you AND your dog AND your lifestyle.
What works for a breeder with multiple show dogs will not necessarily work with the family of 4 or 5 with one pet, or the single person, or the single mom or dad with kids, or the lure courser,etc., etc. It's all very situational. Like I said, my humble opinion.edit: the one thing I think we can all agree on is that a tired Basenji is a "good" Basenji:D
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As to training methods and so forth - my B's both had obedience training - it worked while in class, and occasionally when they are by themselves - but - the two of them together? Let's just say I'm praying when my puppies become dogs they will calm down on their own, even if just a little.
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so a….did anyone hear back...has Cesar Milan ever worked with a Basenji?
I sent a email but no one has sent me anything back.
Rita Jean
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I have been trying to persuade Irene to get Cesar to come to a seminar at NBS - perhaps this might be her opportunity to ask his agents. Obviously to get him over specially would be too expensive but perhaps if he was already over here.
I'll have to check if she will do it.
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I would love to see Cesar take on a 'Senji!
We always joke about it on our walks with She-Ra. -
What works for a breeder with multiple show dogs will not necessarily work with the family of 4 or 5 with one pet, or the single person, or the single mom or dad with kids, or the lure courser,etc., etc. It's all very situational. Like I said, my humble opinion.
I agree with you. The beauty of these dogs is that while they have traits that are unique to them, I've never really seen two behave the same way.
At the dog park we take ours to, we've had more than a few people ask about her, and I try and tell them the complete story because once you tell them she's "barkless" you see their eyes light up.
So I'm quick to add the "negatives" with all the good stuff so they know what they're getting into with one. I tell them they're like switching to black coffee…once you get a B, no other breed will do, but there's a definite learning curve. -
I agree with you. The beauty of these dogs is that while they have traits that are unique to them, I've never really seen two behave the same way.
At the dog park we take ours to, we've had more than a few people ask about her, and I try and tell them the complete story because once you tell them she's "barkless" you see their eyes light up.
So I'm quick to add the "negatives" with all the good stuff so they know what they're getting into with one. I tell them they're like switching to black coffee…once you get a B, no other breed will do, but there's a definite learning curve. Yes you mention "barkless" and the eyes light up with an "I'm sold". Then you have to quickly give all the traits.
