sooz22 Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 The trouble with a lot of this breeding lark is that to get the 'perfect' unattainable crufts speciality - leaves a lot of wastage on the way. Thats exactly my thoughts but I didnt know how to word it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotti Posted January 3, 2007 Author Share Posted January 3, 2007 The only cross worth having is the old beardie/border mix some farmers have. I'm only playing devil's advocate but can you actually explain why that is the case, please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strix Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 The trouble with a lot of this breeding lark is that to get the 'perfect' unattainable crufts speciality - leaves a lot of wastage on the way.That's why a prominent judge wound up resigning from the KC a couple of years ago when she was due to be judging in the event. The accusation was of puppy farming in the distant past, and of course it is mooted that the accusation was only made at this point to remove her from judging the event, presumably as she was unlikely to favour a particular 'style' of dog Responsible breeders do not 'overbreed' in the attempt to produce the perfect pup. Breeding is done carefully and selectively - not in a random 'fingers crossed it works this time' kind of way. No responsible breeder produces pups that they do not have a waiting list for - irresponsible breeders are (thank god) relatively few and far between Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manthing Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 As most dogs have been breed fron wild dogs at some time in the long distant past, arn't they all cross breeds? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotti Posted January 4, 2007 Author Share Posted January 4, 2007 As most dogs have been breed fron wild dogs at some time in the long distant past, arn't they all cross breeds? Hmm... or maybe they're all pure breeds as there must have been only one type of dog to begin with... Yes they are all crossbreeds but pedigrees were bred from certain types of dog and then each dog that fitted the criteria that was aimed for was selectively bred from. Meaning more and more dogs with the same genes were bred - making the pure breeds... I'm sure it's more complicated than that - but my brain would never cope with the complicated version... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackVelvet Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 selective breeding will occasionally produce a 'new' breed recogised as such by the kennel club. Its only a short time since Jack russels and Border collies were recognised and allowed registration. I think there is perhaps an argument for crossing in another breed to a pedigree line to resolve a major fault (has been done, but cant think what breed it was). random crossing I dont agree with and can produce some pretty undesirable traits (Pitbull! need I say more?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpetviper Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Does that mean my dog is a staffy shepherd or a geffy http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l16/geo666uk/DSC00024.jpg http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l16/geo666uk/populousa.jpg yeah but look at the state of the floor and the wall minus the paper I found a few other things to call her that day lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotti Posted January 5, 2007 Author Share Posted January 5, 2007 awww how beautiful is she... I don't think either of those names suit her though... maybe a staffsation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpetviper Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 awww how beautiful is she... I don't think either of those names suit her though... maybe an staffsation? Staffstation sounds ok but she was a definate accident and we took her in for being the cutest when she was 6 weeks old as the owner wanted rid of her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotti Posted January 5, 2007 Author Share Posted January 5, 2007 Staffstation sounds ok but she was a definate accident and we took her in for being the cutest when she was 6 weeks old as the owner wanted rid of her. People like that make me so mad Glad she's got her daddy to look after her now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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