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Post by debidoos on Mar 5, 2008 11:40:20 GMT 1
I'm going on Sunday, anybody going?
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Post by bogmyrtle on Mar 5, 2008 12:18:04 GMT 1
I'm going on Sunday, anybody going? Do they still have the utility dogs there on the Sunday? I love chows! Wouldn't like to see one win though - mind you they are too stubborn to do what the judges want anyway! I reported the lady I had my last chow from to the Kennel Club because she was interbreeding and they were having skin and leg problems - she was trying to breed a white one. They just said they were 'aware' of her. |
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Post by madonplants on Mar 5, 2008 12:20:28 GMT 1
I'm going on Sunday, anybody going? Nope, not my scene, really. I saw a programme on it a few years ago and it shows the dogs couped up in cages, back stage, for long periods of time, until they are ready to perform. It always annoys me, when the winner is announced. Was dog A, really better than dog B? Was dog A a better x breed than dog B of breed x? Or is it down to the judges favourites, in the end? I do like the agility class though, seeing the dogs doing the races etc. Souki, our dog comes from a good line of champions and when you hear what they have to go through. The breeder jumps on a plane with dogs in hand, off to this country one week, another country the following week, you have to think, what does the dog get out of it? Sorry to be negative, really I am! Keith |
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Post by Sleepy on Mar 5, 2008 12:21:48 GMT 1
I'm going on Sunday, anybody going? Do they still have the utility dogs there on the Sunday? I love chows! Wouldn't like to see one win though - mind you they are too stubborn to do what the judges want anyway! I reported the lady I had my last chow from to the Kennel Club because she was interbreeding and they were having skin and leg problems - she was trying to breed a white one. They just said they were 'aware' of her. I would urge everyone to never buy an animal off a breeder. There are just too many cats and dogs out there that need loving homes. A pox on breeders! |
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Post by madonplants on Mar 5, 2008 12:27:35 GMT 1
Do they still have the utility dogs there on the Sunday? I love chows! Wouldn't like to see one win though - mind you they are too stubborn to do what the judges want anyway! I reported the lady I had my last chow from to the Kennel Club because she was interbreeding and they were having skin and leg problems - she was trying to breed a white one. They just said they were 'aware' of her. . There are just too many cats and dogs out there that need loving homes. A pox on breeders! We tried, before we got Jemma, Souki's predecessor, but were told we couldn't as we both worked at the time. But you could have a cat, we were told!!!  This was the answer at various rescue places, so we gave up and went to a breeder, who told us as long as we gave her the right conditions, love her and play with her, while we were there, she didn't see a problem. Keith |
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Post by Sleepy on Mar 5, 2008 12:29:30 GMT 1
I would urge everyone to never buy an animal off a breeder. There are just too many cats and dogs out there that need loving homes. A pox on breeders! We tried, before we got Jemma, Souki's predecessor, but were told we couldn't as we both worked at the time. But you could have a cat, we were told!!! This was the answer at various rescue places, so we gave up and went to a breeder, who told us as long as we gave her the right conditions, love her and play with her, while we were there, she didn't see a problem. Keith Thank you for making my point. Breeders adopt lower ethical standards on the basis of monetary gain. |
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Post by madonplants on Mar 5, 2008 12:35:09 GMT 1
We tried, before we got Jemma, Souki's predecessor, but were told we couldn't as we both worked at the time. But you could have a cat, we were told!!! This was the answer at various rescue places, so we gave up and went to a breeder, who told us as long as we gave her the right conditions, love her and play with her, while we were there, she didn't see a problem. Keith Thank you for making my point. Breeders adopt lower ethical standards on the basis of monetary gain. I knew you would turn that around, but I do see your point! Keith |
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Post by bogmyrtle on Mar 5, 2008 12:35:11 GMT 1
We tried, before we got Jemma, Souki's predecessor, but were told we couldn't as we both worked at the time. But you could have a cat, we were told!!! This was the answer at various rescue places, so we gave up and went to a breeder, who told us as long as we gave her the right conditions, love her and play with her, while we were there, she didn't see a problem. Keith Thank you for making my point. Breeders adopt lower ethical standards on the basis of monetary gain. We would love to have a couple of dogs but, being out at work (even though hubby works shifts), they would be alone for too long (we think). One day we did go to a rescue centre and asked and they said the same, it wouldn't be fair on the dogs. When I had my last dog I was fortunate that although I was out at work, my Dad would go round everyday and take her out and round to their house. |
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Post by madonplants on Mar 5, 2008 12:46:48 GMT 1
Thank you for making my point. Breeders adopt lower ethical standards on the basis of monetary gain. We would love to have a couple of dogs but, being out at work (even though hubby works shifts), they would be alone for too long (we think). One day we did go to a rescue centre and asked and they said the same, it wouldn't be fair on the dogs. When I had my last dog I was fortunate that although I was out at work, my Dad would go round everyday and take her out and round to their house. When we bought Jemma, our neighbours had two dogs and they were out all day and I saw no problems with the dogs at all. They would play in the small garden, shelter in the outhouse if it rained and always had fresh water first thing in the morning! They were loved, had great temperament and both lived long and healthy lives. Keith |
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Post by bogmyrtle on Mar 5, 2008 12:59:53 GMT 1
We would love to have a couple of dogs but, being out at work (even though hubby works shifts), they would be alone for too long (we think). One day we did go to a rescue centre and asked and they said the same, it wouldn't be fair on the dogs. When I had my last dog I was fortunate that although I was out at work, my Dad would go round everyday and take her out and round to their house. When we bought Jemma, our neighbours had two dogs and they were out all day and I saw no problems with the dogs at all. They would play in the small garden, shelter in the outhouse if it rained and always had fresh water first thing in the morning! They were loved, had great temperament and both lived long and healthy lives. Keith I think our problem Keith is we are being too sensitive about it, friends of ours have dogs, are out at work and don't have any problems with it. I have enough trouble leaving the cat! |
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Post by debidoos on Mar 5, 2008 13:08:45 GMT 1
I'm going for the cheap stuff you can get!! Drontal, Frontline etc at MUCH lower prices than you'd ever get through the vet!! plus some freebies  |
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Post by bogmyrtle on Mar 5, 2008 13:18:15 GMT 1
I'm going for the cheap stuff you can get!! Drontal, Frontline etc at MUCH lower prices than you'd ever get through the vet!! plus some freebies So you'll come back home loaded with goodies then? Never thought of that! |
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Post by debidoos on Mar 5, 2008 13:41:05 GMT 1
Yep that's the plan! ;D
Oh and it's Terrier day too, which suits me with Charlie the Yorkshire Terrorer!
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Post by 4pygmies on Mar 5, 2008 13:48:31 GMT 1
Smallest absolutely loves watching the dogs so I have to too. I think the owners are far more interesting though....they never stop poncing and primping about with the poor creatures do they? And I must admit to having a giggle about how well some of them are matched to their dogs.......what is it with gay men and lap dogs...?
I do like the way the dogs thoroughly enjoy some of the events but I can't believe some of the poor animals, the way they are messed about with, and the dreadful problems some of them have healthwise..it's pretty awful to do that to a breed of dog. I do think a lot of it is snobbery and a fairly large scale con.. I have had dogs all my life but I have always had rescue dogs or mongrels. My Toby dog is a spaniel/labrador cross but as common as muck but you couldn't meet a nicer soul!
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Post by emseypop on Mar 5, 2008 18:29:31 GMT 1
When we bought Jemma, our neighbours had two dogs and they were out all day and I saw no problems with the dogs at all. They would play in the small garden, shelter in the outhouse if it rained and always had fresh water first thing in the morning! They were loved, had great temperament and both lived long and healthy lives. Keith I think our problem Keith is we are being too sensitive about it, friends of ours have dogs, are out at work and don't have any problems with it. I have enough trouble leaving the cat! I think alot of it is down to the dogs temperament. We had a collie when I was small, Mom and Dad both worked full time but Ben was no trouble and very happy. Mom recently had a scdoodle named Fred. Mom is too ill to work, so spent alot of time at home, but she could never leave Fred, he go nuts if she even popped out to the shop for 10 Min's :  All our dogs have always been rescue dogs ;D |
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Post by maggyd on Mar 5, 2008 21:28:18 GMT 1
I watch Crufts but after entering Teddy into a local dog show that you had to be KC reg. I wouldn't bother again!
The people are absolutely obsessed they all had portable grooming tables and all the paraphernalia that goes with it.
Some were just left in their cages while the owners were elsewhere until they were called at whatever time they were entered! they were there from 10.00am to maybe 2.00pm. You couldn't call them pets the poor things were just for showing, and I bet when they weren't getting anywhere they would be sold on.
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This was the answer at various rescue places, so we gave up and went to a breeder, who told us as long as we gave her the right conditions, love her and play with her, while we were there, she didn't see a problem.