Re: [PyrNet-L] size

["Dianne Migas" <jdmigas@email.msn.com>]

>Ruth A. Marcy
>Marwell Great Pyrenees
>
Yes, I know theton of bricks is going to hit me, but I am not a big breeder
and have
>had 22 litters in 33 years. So, I feel my time is probably coming to
>have soundness problems. . .

Ruth, sounds like you have taking your role as a breeder with the goodness
of the breed in mind.   22 litters in 33 years is a sign of carefully
planned breeding.    I hope you never have a problem with soundness.    Some
of the other problems you say you have had recently can also be attributed
to environment & food as well.    As the years & industry progress it seems
so do health problems in all species.     You are to be commended for your
breeding approach (imho).   I hope to breed soon and am doing my homework,
and I can tell you it isn't easy.    I have done all the tests on my dogs
with normal & good results, but am finding out more & more breeders do not
do testing.   Most do hips & elbows - but where are the thyroids (Barb does
this too) - other blood chemistries, eyes, and other xrays?

I know that there are health problems that can be "fixed" but have no
respect for people who breed by this theory.   A health problem is a
PROBLEM.   Whatever happened to breeding for the "good of the breed".   I
have seen a lot of people start off saying that "they would never" and only
to find out they sacrifice this for what's winning.    I have heard all the
excuses - well that can be fixed is the biggest yet - I think that is bad
breeding.   Size is important but health soundness in temperment & structure
should be on the top of the checklist.   Does size have to be sacrificed?
I think Ruth has proven it doesn't.

Good things come to those who wait!

Dianne Migas - NJ
jdmigas@email.msn.com

Have you hugged your Pyr today?  Gunner's off to the "Fat Farm"
and Murphy's still ROTF laughing!  Ha! Ha! "FAT BOY"

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