I was 7 years old when my family acquired their first West Highland White Terrier. My grandpa was ill, and our dog Jeb, he was an Afghan Hound, was ill. Into our lives came Sport and Muffin. One dog was for us, the other was for grandpa. Well Grandpa asked dad to train Muffin, and when push came to shove Westie number 3 came into our lives, his name was Laddy. Muffin was what we called a back yard champion. He did everything right, until he was in a show ring. Sport his brother won lots of prizes. Animal right activist feel that Dog shows exploit animals, and there are no responsible breeders. That is a lie, dog shows exist because we the breeders show the best of our breeding programs in competition. This gives us a view of what is out there to breed to. This helps secure the survival of the pure bred dog. As far as breeding goes, by the time we pay vet bills, caring for the dog, entry fees, and travel expenses, trust me we are lucky if we break even. Most breeders have 1 to 3 litters a year tops. We monitor each potential puppy buyer, and tell them that if they can no longer keep the dog, call us and we will take them back. Over population in pounds is not due to show breeders, but more likely do to puppy mills. Ever dog deserves to live in a safe and happy environment. Every breed of dog has a rescue program that helps get pure bred dogs from harms way and into the arms of a family to love them. These rescue programs save the dog,and pay all vet expenses to make sure the dog is healthy enough so the human heart does not get broken. I feel that adopting a dog from a shelter is a wonderful thing, and should happen often. As a groomer, I told all shelters, anyone who adopts can come into my store for a discount on their first groom. The truth still remains that people like to own a certain type of breed, it fits their personality, and its what they are comfortable with. Just as mixed breeds, need to be in peoples lives, so do the pure bred dog. Dogs that have been pure for at times centuries should not disappear off of the face of the earth, due to an over population of pets. Having a pet is like having a child. When you bring one into your life, care for it, if for some reason you can not, find someone who can. Do not dump it in a pound, or abandon them on a street, They look to us for their lives. Don't ever let them down, Look at the picture, this is all done for the love of a puppy. Now for our story:
We once had a dog named Velvet. She set a record with a litter of 13 puppies. It was truly amazing to see Velvet care for her crew. While the little ones slept, she would divide them into 2 rows. As one row slept, the others nursed, when she felt they ate enough, she rolled over, woke the others to eat. As they ate, mom cleaned babies from row one. When row two was done, cleaning was done on them. Around 5 weeks puppies start to eat, and poop and get around well on their own. We now like to see the humans and we jump up and down, with or with out poop around us. Problem two, just when you think the pen is clean, oh boy another one is pooping. See, they do not all poop at the same time. Oh the life of a breeder, Until tomorrow goodnight.
I was 7 years old when my family acquired their first West Highland White Terrier. My grandpa was ill, and our dog Jeb, he was an Afghan Hound, was ill. Into our lives came Sport and Muffin. One dog was for us, the other was for grandpa. Well Grandpa asked dad to train Muffin, and when push came to shove Westie number 3 came into our lives, his name was Laddy. Muffin was what we called a back yard champion. He did everything right, until he was in a show ring. Sport his brother won lots of prizes. Animal right activist feel that Dog shows exploit animals, and there are no responsible breeders. That is a lie, dog shows exist because we the breeders show the best of our breeding programs in competition. This gives us a view of what is out there to breed to. This helps secure the survival of the pure bred dog. As far as breeding goes, by the time we pay vet bills, caring for the dog, entry fees, and travel expenses, trust me we are lucky if we break even. Most breeders have 1 to 3 litters a year tops. We monitor each potential puppy buyer, and tell them that if they can no longer keep the dog, call us and we will take them back. Over population in pounds is not due to show breeders, but more likely do to puppy mills. Ever dog deserves to live in a safe and happy environment. Every breed of dog has a rescue program that helps get pure bred dogs from harms way and into the arms of a family to love them. These rescue programs save the dog,and pay all vet expenses to make sure the dog is healthy enough so the human heart does not get broken. I feel that adopting a dog from a shelter is a wonderful thing, and should happen often. As a groomer, I told all shelters, anyone who adopts can come into my store for a discount on their first groom. The truth still remains that people like to own a certain type of breed, it fits their personality, and its what they are comfortable with. Just as mixed breeds, need to be in peoples lives, so do the pure bred dog. Dogs that have been pure for at times centuries should not disappear off of the face of the earth, due to an over population of pets. Having a pet is like having a child. When you bring one into your life, care for it, if for some reason you can not, find someone who can. Do not dump it in a pound, or abandon them on a street, They look to us for their lives. Don't ever let them down, Look at the picture, this is all done for the love of a puppy. Now for our story:
We once had a dog named Velvet. She set a record with a litter of 13 puppies. It was truly amazing to see Velvet care for her crew. While the little ones slept, she would divide them into 2 rows. As one row slept, the others nursed, when she felt they ate enough, she rolled over, woke the others to eat. As they ate, mom cleaned babies from row one. When row two was done, cleaning was done on them. Around 5 weeks puppies start to eat, and poop and get around well on their own. We now like to see the humans and we jump up and down, with or with out poop around us. Problem two, just when you think the pen is clean, oh boy another one is pooping. See, they do not all poop at the same time. Oh the life of a breeder, Until tomorrow goodnight.
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