bk_blue Posted February 24, 2003 Share Posted February 24, 2003 This has probably been discussed before, but... Does a breed getting "popular" eg. Dalmatians (after the movie 101 Dals) help or hinder the breed? I see that you can get a LOT of BYBs, millers etc trying to cash in on the latest "trend" :evil: but maybe you would also get some others genuinely interested in educating themselves in their choice of dog and bettering the breed....? (that might be a long shot though) Thoughts anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poofy Posted February 24, 2003 Share Posted February 24, 2003 It all depends on how the breeders react. When a breed gets sudden recognition breeders need to be willing and ready to take on the extra work. This means education for the public. Breed clubs should distribute information and breeders needs to be able to answer the questions. By re-coiling and hiding, refusing to breed, etc...they only open the doors of opertunity to the byb and miller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
behle Posted February 24, 2003 Share Posted February 24, 2003 :evil: Look what happened to Saints after the Beethoven movies! :evil: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouseatthebusstop Posted February 25, 2003 Share Posted February 25, 2003 the would-be owner wants the adorable puppy but had no idea what the adult looks like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crested Posted February 26, 2003 Share Posted February 26, 2003 I think it hinders the breed! Without a doubt! There are many examples to that. Collies = Lassie St. Bernards = Bethoven Dalmatians = 101 Dalmatians German Shepards = Policedog Rex That's only four, but there are many more! The latest trend is always the thing that gives you more money! So if Dals are IN then you should breed Dals to all cost... Right? The puppymillers get loads of cash by selling the pups to petshops. Even some "breeders" make some good cash! But with "breeders"... But what happens to the dals that are miscolored? Believe or not they are KILLED!!!!!! :evil: Oh, I'd better stop writing before I explode! I can REALLY get angry with this! :pissed: /Crest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rottiegirl Posted March 6, 2003 Share Posted March 6, 2003 it definetly hurts the breed! poor "breeders" hoping to make a little extra $$ start breeding their dogs, with little regard to genetics and health Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bk_blue Posted March 7, 2003 Author Share Posted March 7, 2003 I am glad we are all on the same wavelength here :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted March 7, 2003 Share Posted March 7, 2003 Yes because backyard breeders a.k.a "breeders" who have no idea what they are doing breed these dogs and make the bitch have more litters than ias natural for the dog to have. Causing problems and making these pups have more health problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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