new here...

spencNclaire · 09-13-2007, 09:38 PM

Hi Everyone...I;m new here and have two bassets one boy (spencer) one girl (Claire). My girl is pregnant and while I never actually saw my male "tie" with her, I'm hoping it is his otherwise they are half and halfs

. I'm positive they are his though because I wemade it a point to be very responsible while breeding her...there's no reason to have an unwanted litter

jameshayes · 09-14-2007, 08:27 AM

Welcome... Dont forget to post pics of your 2 and the pups when they arrive!!

Aruuuu · 09-14-2007, 08:40 AM

"Responsible" and you're not even sure who the sire of these pups is? How old is the bitch?

Biting my tongue until it bleeds

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jameshayes · 09-14-2007, 09:00 AM

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"Responsible" and you're not even sure who the sire of these pups is? How old is the bitch?

Biting my tongue until it bleeds

....................[/b]

Dude, mistakes happen, fact of life, humans and animals get up to all sorts..

Betsy Iole · 09-14-2007, 09:26 AM

Perhaps Ireland doesn't have the pet overpopulation problem that the US does, although I seem to remember reading that puppy mills are a problem in Ireland?

In the US, thousands upon thousands of otherwise lovely pets are euthanized annually, solely for want of good homes.

Unfortunately, backyard breeders are responsible for the lion's share of this unfortunate group of animals.

Many people on this board are rescue volunteers who care for the throw away bassets produced by backyard breeders and puppy mills. Despite great effort, resources are limited, and not every basset can be saved.

See The Story of the "OMBR 24" to get an idea of the abuse and neglect rescue volunteers deal with.

These are some of the reasons that informed folks are not generally supportive of backyard/irresponsible breeding practices.

ETA, responsible breeders can and do have "oops" litters, or accidental breedings. When there's a question about paternity, it can be sorted out (at no small expense) by DNA.

EccentricGirl42 · 09-14-2007, 01:24 PM

This sounds a lot like the work of a troll to me.

If not, I apologize spenceNclaire.

Daisy'sLady · 09-14-2007, 02:32 PM

Wow, It just never gets old does it? It amazes me that people on this board jump at EVERY opportunity to pass judgment and boast about their own superior practices.

We've all heard all these opinions/ public service announcements a thousand times..... Don’t you ever get tired of listening to yourselves?

SpenceNClaire
Welcome to the board! Can’t wait to see pics!

vonny · 09-14-2007, 02:38 PM

[quote]
Perhaps Ireland doesn't have the pet overpopulation problem that the US does, although I seem to remember reading that puppy mills are a problem in Ireland? Ireland has major problems,dogs are shipped to Rescues in England to try and find homes.

I have just read the story of the Puppymill Bassets and am so glad that they were rescued.
Both my Bassets are from a rescue and one is an exbreeding bitch so I feel very strongly about BYBs and casual breeding.

murraysmom · 09-14-2007, 04:07 PM

[quote]
Wow, It just never gets old does it? It amazes me that people on this board jump at EVERY opportunity to pass judgment and boast about their own superior practices.

We've all heard all these opinions/ public service announcements a thousand times..... Don’t you ever get tired of listening to yourselves?

quote]

There are a few other basset boards out there- I actually visit two others regularly, and really enjoy them. Each board has it's own culture.

The reason I've been a member of Cyberhound for so long is that I like the fact that there are some knowledgeable people here who do try to educate about canine health and social issues. I work actively with two organizations in my community which bring me into contact with the sad results of lack of knowledge regarding dog ownership and breeding- so for me, this board feels like home.

I've had dogs my whole life, but never stop learning from the people who post here.

Peace.

spencNclaire · 09-14-2007, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Wow, It just never gets old does it? It amazes me that people on this board jump at EVERY opportunity to pass judgment and boast about their own superior practices.

We've all heard all these opinions/ public service announcements a thousand times..... Don’t you ever get tired of listening to yourselves?
SpenceNClaire
Welcome to the board! Can’t wait to see pics![/b]

Hey Thanks Daisys Lady! I do know that it was my male I just never actually saw them. There locked up how could it be anyone elses?! Its not like I'm doing it for profit...I have a VERY large family who all fell in love with my pups and wanted one of their own... I guess that makes me a bad person on here... maybe I will leave geez! Thanks though to you...cute picture too

09-14-2007, 08:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
Aruuuu Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Central MA, USA Posts: 773	"Responsible" and you're not even sure who the sire of these pups is? How old is the bitch? Biting my tongue until it bleeds .................... __________________ If stress were exercise, I'd be in great shape!

09-14-2007, 09:26 AM	#5 (permalink)
Betsy Iole Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1969 Posts: 4,901	Perhaps Ireland doesn't have the pet overpopulation problem that the US does, although I seem to remember reading that puppy mills are a problem in Ireland? In the US, thousands upon thousands of otherwise lovely pets are euthanized annually, solely for want of good homes. Unfortunately, backyard breeders are responsible for the lion's share of this unfortunate group of animals. Many people on this board are rescue volunteers who care for the throw away bassets produced by backyard breeders and puppy mills. Despite great effort, resources are limited, and not every basset can be saved. See The Story of the "OMBR 24" to get an idea of the abuse and neglect rescue volunteers deal with. These are some of the reasons that informed folks are not generally supportive of backyard/irresponsible breeding practices. ETA, responsible breeders can and do have "oops" litters, or accidental breedings. When there's a question about paternity, it can be sorted out (at no small expense) by DNA. __________________ Betsy, Mom to CH Bugle Bay's Sin City Caper UD RE TD BHCA-VC CH Bugle Bay's Sin City Cuppa Joe TD CH Bugle Bay's AllUCanEat Buffet CDX RN TDX NA CGC BHCA-VCX, 1996-2008 "Bugsie" UDX NA NAJ CGC, 1991-2006

09-14-2007, 02:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
vonny Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 78	[quote] Perhaps Ireland doesn't have the pet overpopulation problem that the US does, although I seem to remember reading that puppy mills are a problem in Ireland? Ireland has major problems,dogs are shipped to Rescues in England to try and find homes. I have just read the story of the Puppymill Bassets and am so glad that they were rescued. Both my Bassets are from a rescue and one is an exbreeding bitch so I feel very strongly about BYBs and casual breeding. __________________ Owned by Rupey Doopey, Cuddley Dudley and Pretty Patience RIP Precious gone too soon.

09-13-2007, 09:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
spencNclaire Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 7	Hi Everyone...I;m new here and have two bassets one boy (spencer) one girl (Claire). My girl is pregnant and while I never actually saw my male "tie" with her, I'm hoping it is his otherwise they are half and halfs . I'm positive they are his though because I wemade it a point to be very responsible while breeding her...there's no reason to have an unwanted litter

09-14-2007, 08:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
jameshayes Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dublin - Ireland Posts: 23	Welcome... Dont forget to post pics of your 2 and the pups when they arrive!!

09-14-2007, 01:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
EccentricGirl42 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: WA Posts: 224	This sounds a lot like the work of a troll to me. If not, I apologize spenceNclaire.

09-14-2007, 02:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
Daisy'sLady Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 76	Wow, It just never gets old does it? It amazes me that people on this board jump at EVERY opportunity to pass judgment and boast about their own superior practices. We've all heard all these opinions/ public service announcements a thousand times..... Don’t you ever get tired of listening to yourselves? SpenceNClaire Welcome to the board! Can’t wait to see pics!

09-14-2007, 04:07 PM	#9 (permalink)
murraysmom Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: southcentral Pa. Posts: 2,235	[quote] Wow, It just never gets old does it? It amazes me that people on this board jump at EVERY opportunity to pass judgment and boast about their own superior practices. We've all heard all these opinions/ public service announcements a thousand times..... Don’t you ever get tired of listening to yourselves? quote] There are a few other basset boards out there- I actually visit two others regularly, and really enjoy them. Each board has it's own culture. The reason I've been a member of Cyberhound for so long is that I like the fact that there are some knowledgeable people here who do try to educate about canine health and social issues. I work actively with two organizations in my community which bring me into contact with the sad results of lack of knowledge regarding dog ownership and breeding- so for me, this board feels like home. I've had dogs my whole life, but never stop learning from the people who post here. Peace.

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