tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6517697125324333905.post8869654743316543827..comments2023-08-28T03:16:12.352-07:00Comments on Just dogs with Sherri: The warning signsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6517697125324333905.post-18134960473106936692010-02-09T07:02:16.653-08:002010-02-09T07:02:16.653-08:00sherri - this really got to me. most of know abou...sherri - this really got to me. most of know about the outright "puppy mill", but many of us don't know about the "grey areas". thank you for writing about this subject.Jessie's momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00284010781510462275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6517697125324333905.post-72426695193212126492010-02-07T20:02:15.627-08:002010-02-07T20:02:15.627-08:00ditto Sherri! very well put! it is a lot of work a...ditto Sherri! very well put! it is a lot of work and it does put most things on hold! but not only are my chi's good, they are making my son a better person for letting them be in each others lives!<br />Kd<br />FLORIDA CHI . COMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6517697125324333905.post-87958798204721259442010-02-05T11:15:32.055-08:002010-02-05T11:15:32.055-08:00I totally agree with everything you've said he...I totally agree with everything you've said here. I have boxers that I have bred in the past. It wasn't something I planned but boy was it fun! These were the greatest pups ever. They had their whelping box in my room, their playpen in the livingroom, they pottied outside at 4-5 weeks, going all night with no accidents at 5 1/2 weeks and both proud parents (and an aunt and uncle) here with them. I had one woman comment "wow, they don't smell like pee". I have to say I was shocked. I mean, I know it goes on and some people only care about the money but it's still hard to wrap my head around, you know? I love my dogs soooo much. I was helping with the births the whole time, yelling there's another one!! lol Even my vet was so excited to get his hands on the pups! He tells me what a good dog mom I am every time I go in. It's wonderful to hear but it makes me realize that there are so many who are not. It hurts to know that there are so many places out there who do mill puppies. Thank you for speaking your mind. I'm hoping also that this helps people when they look for a pup. <br /><br />If it feels wrong, even if your'e not sure what it is, trust your instincts. You're not obligated to buy from that breeder. Don't be afraid to speak up about it.Doreennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6517697125324333905.post-37624150346760018362010-02-05T10:28:29.655-08:002010-02-05T10:28:29.655-08:00Re" I had called a certain breeder; a miller,...Re" I had called a certain breeder; a miller, in my opinion they fit all the criteria. And that is my criteria. I caught a lot of heat for tagging this breeder as a miller; no I don't care, I call it like I see it. It is a huge facility; dogs are bred in cages, whelped in cages, puppies are raised in cages and then shipped to you." <br /><br />I made a similar comment and had a similar reaction in regard to Velvet Touch "teacup" poodles. Not only do I consider them a puppy mill but I am appalled and shocked that there are quite a few poodle breeders who brag about having Velvet Touch "lines". <br /><br />Bunni<br />www.poodlejunction.com/blogBunni Lennonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18438620802663579969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6517697125324333905.post-55058188369009207842010-02-05T09:40:14.536-08:002010-02-05T09:40:14.536-08:00Great post today Sherri! I hope it reaches more t...Great post today Sherri! I hope it reaches more than just one person.<br /><br />Raising puppies & caring for our dogs is a 24/7day job at probably a rate of $.10/hr. Our main holidays consist of attending National Breed shows with one or more of our dogs we consider 'stars'.<br /><br />MaureenShelamo Sheltieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15352703252880579245noreply@blogger.com