Re: [pyrnet] A question on showing and socialization

["Ann K. Wetherilt" <wetheri@emmanuel.edu>]

Susan, socialization with other dogs seems essential to me to a dog's
general health. I'd be a bit suspicious of advice like that, frankly. Has
the puppy (and the parents) been screened for dysplasia? Does the breeder
suspect there's a problem and is taking precautions that are probably
impossible to implement so that s/he has an out if the puppy turns out to
have bad hips? Is this only my suspicious mind?!!
I'd be careful with any young dog that it doesn't get involved in overly
rough play, too much jumping up etc. while its joints are developing and
growing, but what an impoverished life for a dog never to get to play with
others! To say nothing of long term effects on behavior.
Ann, Peg, Ivy Rose and Tori