Re: [pyrnet] Dwarfism--Facts and gossip

["Margaret Greiner" <Shadowman2001@email.msn.com>]

My hat is off to you Barb you go girl
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From: "Barb Bowes" <bamb@monmouth.com>
To: <pyrnet-l@pyrnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2000 6:05 PM
Subject: Re: [pyrnet] Dwarfism--Facts and gossip


> IMO the biggest problem that breeders have is the gossip. When
> they are honest and open about something such as producing
> dwarfs, basically, their bloodlines and their reputation get
> trashed. Certainly not by everyone, but generally those doing the
> trashing can sure be the loudest and most outspoken. I am by no
> means what I would consider as well versed on the subject of
> dwarfism. I'd like to learn much more. I'd like honesty to abound
> amongst breeders. I'd also like those who are open and honest to
> be applauded no matter what the health problem may be that they
> are admitting to having. Don't ask for much, do I? ;-) Certainly
> Ubu was never hidden, and Ewok, I believe made an appearance at a
> National, so he was not hidden, either. There have been others
> who trotted out their dwarfs for the world to see. I have been
> told of dwarfs that were so deformed that they had to be
> euthanized, so there is certainly that end of the spectrum also.
> Ubu was not grossly deformed and may very well have lived longer
> if circumstances in his life had not changed through no fault of
> his own. I too would like to see a list of known carriers
> published, but without the permission of the breeders, this would
> most certainly be a legal nightmare. I DO believe that the
> climate is changing and I think we are most certainly moving
> towards more honesty and openness. For this I am grateful as it
> will most certainly impact the breed as a whole in a positive
> manner down the road. The more we talk about it and the more we
> learn, the closer we come to making a real difference and in
> certainly reducing the numbers of dwarfs produced. (the same goes
> for any other health problem that is of concern).
> 
> Barb Bowes
> Bo & Chelsea (Pyrs) & Flopsy (Pyr Shep)
> The more people I meet, the more I like my dog!
> bamb@monmouth.com
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