Evaluating

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Evaluating
I am writing this article because I believe there is no such thing as a perfect dog.
If you have very little experience in owning , training or breeding dogs , do not be disappointed if you end up with an individual or maybe even a group of dogs that have a problem or two.
Most problems can be eventually bred out ,but expect another one or two to pop up.
Personalities are mostly given to a dog by their owners and their environment , with the exception to some dogs that are born rat bags.If this behaviour is uncontrollable and unpredictable , making them dangerous, then you should have this confirmed by someone that knows and then consider putting down this dog or bitch before it causes a major problem. The same thing applies with physical problems. If the physical problem is obviously affecting the comfort of the dogs quality of life,and is severe, it should be considered to put them out of their misery.

When looking at breeding any animal, it would be a good idea to prepare yourself for problems immediately , big or small and after nearly 20 years of owning and breeding dogs I can honestly say you will never see the end of them .I Found it easier to allow for something to go wrong and be ready to deal with it. Learning how to deal with the problem is the important part .Knowing the difference between something that is totally broken down, or ( people just saying that it is broken down ) is what has to be determined. I look at things in my life and cover every topic with a simple policy , that when the negatives clearly out way the positives then you should ditch that particular thing , whether it be person , pet , or profession and not return to it. This is easy once you get used to it , but difficult to completely explain. "Three strikes and your out", is a good one to keep in mind ,if the strikes are recognized as being serious enough.

I find it a lot easier to resolve a problem or concerns by verbal discussion and this small article really only skims the surface .
All serious discussions and concerns, are better off being dealt with by phoning an experienced breeder.

Noel Green