Ok.......I think it is safe to respond to Dale now. I didn't want to interupt an active conversation.
It is obvious that you are far far more experienced in the world of Danes and breeding in general than I am. I have only been a Dane mom for 18 months- and what an incredible and exciting 18 months it has been.
I hope you understand that I was merely interested in learning more about the whole idea of breeding and perhaps in translation
I came across somewhat jaded. I tend to get a little involved in things I am passionate about
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I know there are pet breeders out there that should be shot however I am sure there are show breeders out there that should suffer the same fate. I suppose what it boils down to is the welfare of the dogs and their babes- that would be first and foremost in my mind.
I have now dealt with a registered CKC show breeder and a non show breeder. Both are very very different people. However, the one thing they both had in common was the welfare of their dogs. In both cases all of the dogs were adored and cared for as though they were skin babies. I suppose I can consider myself fortunate.
I have concluded that I am not really concerned with the paper work that shows a dogs pedigree and lineage. I am concerned with the paper work that tells me the dog comes from healthy sound parents with ideal temperments and that the people breeding can back up what they claim. I am less concerned with the "desired" colour as I am with the wellness of the animal.
I understand why there are "ideals" in place however, not everyone needs or wants tostrive for them. I think perhaps we should simply agree to disagree on some points and believe me when I say THANK YOU
for the information you provided for me and anyone else reading this thread. You are a wealth of knowledge. Thanks again Dale. Cheers. Mel and Loki.