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| Tweet Topic Started: Jan 28 2009, 08:47 PM (250 Views) | |
| schnuppi | Jan 28 2009, 08:47 PM Post #1 |
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Not only dogs would I say...
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| BookJunkie | Jan 28 2009, 10:45 PM Post #2 |
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There's a reason inbreeding is frowned upon - applies to dogs as well as humans, I guess! |
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| sdmountainkat | Jan 28 2009, 10:53 PM Post #3 |
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Yep!
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| CeeJay | Jan 28 2009, 11:21 PM Post #4 |
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I watched the documentry that is mentioned in the report and it made me cry..the over/in breeding of some of the dogs shown has made them very sick - I still can't get the image of the dog fitting out of my head..Public outcry was so strong over here that the BBC has refused to show Crufts on the TV unless certain at risk breeds are excluded..The Kennel Club has refused to comply.. |
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| EssieLou | Jan 29 2009, 12:52 AM Post #5 |
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All my dogs are and have been mutts. Best breed in the world
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| CeeJay | Jan 29 2009, 01:37 AM Post #6 |
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Essie - is Crufts shown on the tv in the US ?...I have to say its a show I love to watch...I have a pedigree dog - Bichon Frise - he's like my second child and i love him dearly , but we won't be having another one - we spend £30 a month just on his grooming alone and in the last few years he's struggled with hip and knee problems ..all birth defects which were picked up on recent x rays..It was a hard and expensive lesson for us to learn , where dogs are concerned you don't get what you pay for ..My husband has said our next pet will be a heinz 57 - mutt ! - and I have to agree on this he's probably right !
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| EssieLou | Jan 29 2009, 01:50 AM Post #7 |
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Hangin' Tree Cowdog LINK Not a mutt exactly, but far from a purebred also. Edited by EssieLou, Jan 29 2009, 01:51 AM.
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| CeeJay | Jan 29 2009, 01:58 AM Post #8 |
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What amazing dogs !..And the actual breed is Hanging Tree Cow dogs ?...we only have the border collies here and they are classed as working dogs used by farmers and are reknown for their loyalty... |
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| EssieLou | Jan 29 2009, 02:04 AM Post #9 |
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They are a four part mix and he continues to add to the mix. So they aren't exactly a breed as much as a recipe. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jWgDFXxgUQ |
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| CeeJay | Jan 29 2009, 02:11 AM Post #10 |
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Watched Jeeter - lovely markings on his coat - loved his one black leg at the back !...so fast and totally fearless about going upto and under the cows legs and stomach !.. |
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