Re: [pyrnet] LGD breeders (was Shelters and Breeders)

[JGentzel@aol.com]

In a message dated 1/28/01 11:11:40 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
janices@austin.rr.com writes:


> I think we've already discussed how you can talk til you're 
> blue in the face and not get anywhere with some of them and the 
> mindsets.  Even I've had enough conversations with those around 
> here.  Why would you think their recommendations would be any 
> different to their members?  


I guess the question is, if the main reason for recommending that working 
Pyrs "not" be gotten from Show kennels because these dogs cannot work,  we 
need to educate them.  There are as many variables and agendas as there are 
folks, but eliminating the agendas and conflicts, why would they recommend 
against our dogs?  The ones I have talked with and one in particular is very 
well known nationally and within the organization, simply was under the 
impression that the show dogs could not work.  Simple as that.  I realize 
price, attitude, ability of show kennels to understand these folks, etc., go 
on and on and on and on, but that is part of the process as well on our side. 
 This person I reference is very pleased to have my view and opinion about 
her dogs.  She would have no problem form this point recommending my dogs to 
anyone as she knows that I will give a quality dog with a real stand behind 
guarantee.  She also recognizes that I know the breed very well.  She knows 
she does not have any of this with the dogs she presently has and is 
uncomfortable with it.  This is the way these folks make their living and 
they want good dogs that work for them and do not break down due to problems 
and if problems do occur want someone who will work with them to solve the 
problem or stand behind their dogs.

I am not disagreeing with what is being said, I just am not willing to give 
up as the alternative is certain failure, that should be spelled in upper 
case.

Joe