Animal And Company: Re: [boxer lovers] Heartbreaking decision....

Jeanne,

"Don't be an idiot"? Really? I think Karon made a valid point. I was
going to say much the same but then decided I didn't care that much. Too
much work to worry what someone else is doing with their dogs especially
in two such distant parts of the world.

What was posted was a generic "I need a home for my male boxer." And, if
I was closer to Maine, I might consider giving him a home. I prefer to
have 2 dogs. It lets the dogs have a companion, and, selfishly for me,
when I lose one, there's a second right there to help me over the grief.

I would hope someone gives this boy a home. But your first response was
"I need a breeding male ..." with absolutely no indication you were
willing, ready or able to do some true selection to determine if the dog
in question was a viable "breeding male" ... and I don't mean "intact."
Please understand, we have had (and I believe might still have) a few
"puppy mill" types who have bred anything to anything with absolutely no
consideration as to whether or not the animals in question should be
bred -- other than are there sperm and a uterus.

I'm very happy that you detailed you have some knowledge as to what
SHOULD constitute "a breeding male." Your post to the OP gave no
indication of that at all. Being a member of a club that seeks to do
rescues with limited personnel resources and too many dogs, I'm just
glad when there are people just looking for "breeding" males in my neck
of the woods.

LisaW

Jeanne wrote:
>
> Don't be an idiot
> If you are a 'real' Boxer person and not a scam, here is the order of my
> personal requirements prior to buying a dog:
> I would need to know.:
>
> # 1. *FIRST if he is available to even consider as a stud potential.(is he
> intact, or altered of course! and is he Registered? and so on*
> 2. Once I knew that he was available as an intact male I would *then
> *require
> a copy of his Pedigree, Registration, Ownership and *then* photos from ALL
> angles, which would show me his structure, size, weight, colour, and
> 'type'. I would never start out asking for photos right off the bat!!
> What if he is altered or not registered or or or??? Geesh lady!
> 3. I would then require his* health testing* - heart, hips and eyes
> 4. If all of the above passed muster - I.e. he was intact, he was the
> correct *colour, size, disposition *and so forth - *and his pedigree would
> compliment what WE breed for,* I would then CONSIDER him to add to our
> stud
> program. CONSIDER being the operative word.
> If a single issue was *not* in line with our strict requirements, we would
> continue looking elsewhere.
> There is no point asking for pictures and all of the above information if
> the dog is altered! A waste of the owner's time as well as my own.
> I offered this possible choice as the dog obviously needs to find a new
> home; I would BUY the dog at the current price for a breeding, male Boxer
> of top quality. This was simply an idea to perhaps save a dog that may
> otherwise have to be destroyed as not too many people are looking to
> buy an
> older dog, preferring instead to raise their own puppy.
> You obviously know nothing about dogs.
> Our own Boxers are not kennel dogs, but rather, an integral part of our
> family (just my husband and myself now.) and live in our home, as part of
> our family.
> FYI we have been breeders for nearly 40 years and have a 100% positive
> resume.
>
> On Wed, Nov 7, 2012 at 3:41 PM, karon <karon@karonadams.com
> <mailto:karon%40karonadams.com>> wrote:
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> >
> > OMG, SERIOUSLY???? You have not even seen a PICTURE and you are publicly
> > planning to breed him? Don't get me wrong, I SO hope he can find a home
> > but, dear LORD, you want to make an unknown dog your STUD?
> >
> > Karon Adams
> >
> > Accredited Jewelry Professional (GIA)
> >
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> > From: boxerlovers@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:boxerlovers%40yahoogroups.com>
> [mailto:boxerlovers@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:boxerlovers%40yahoogroups.com>] On
> > Behalf Of Jeanne
> > Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2012 1:15 AM
> > To: boxerlovers@yahoogroups.com <mailto:boxerlovers%40yahoogroups.com>
> > Subject: Re: [boxer lovers] Heartbreaking decision....
> >
> > Have you found a new home for Jack? We are looking for a male breeding
> > Boxer as we recently had to put our boy (bought from Kentucky) , to
> sleep.
> > If so, have you any pictures and what colour is he?
> > thank you
> > Jeanne
> > WildThyme Boxers
> > 100% OUR family dogs!
> >
> > On Tue, Nov 6, 2012 at 4:52 PM, BWalsh <pipsy61@yahoo.com
> <mailto:pipsy61%40yahoo.com> <mailto:
> > pipsy61%40yahoo.com> > wrote:
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> > >
> > > Hi Folks...been a long while since I've posted, been going through
> some
> > > "stuff". I've had to come to the heartbreaking decision of giving
> up my
> > > Jack. Some personal changes in my life have forced me to realize
> that I
> > can
> > > no longer take care of him, on my own, the way he deserves. I just
> can't
> > > afford to keep him. Would anyone be interested in a 4 yr old male
> pup to
> > > join their family? He's such a good boy...trained, likes cats and
> other
> > > dogs...he's a normal goofy Boxer ♥ and I won't give him up until I've
> > found
> > > a home/family, not a shelter. Please, if anyone's interested and
> lives in
> > > the New England area (I'm in Maine), you can private message me at
> > anytime.
> > > Thanks so much in advance.....Brenda
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