tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918962828554623021.post8293108078750078672..comments2014-08-28T06:22:23.234-06:00Comments on *The Lanman Pack*: The 5 Types of "Dog People"LanmanPackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03885651002408046703noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918962828554623021.post-66029720253533903062013-08-21T17:59:17.200-06:002013-08-21T17:59:17.200-06:00Oh I don't know that we will really stop breed...Oh I don't know that we will really stop breeding, I just don't know that we still will. It's completely up in the air, I just have to be honest about where I'm at because I do have a wait list right now, and it would be a shame for those people to wait a year or two and then "Oh, surprise, I'm no longer breeding. Sorry, guys!" <br />There's just a level of transparency that one has to maintain as a breeder. It's only fair. But honestly, I'm at a point that I'm fed up with having to take into the consideration what "the masses" might think/ do/ say when I'm making decisions for my family with my husband. I am so confident in my ethics, I feel so strongly about the color families being a BAD thing for the breed, and NEEDING to be done away with. I can completely deal with the backlash from that but sometimes, it just gets annoying to be dragged through the mud over it. Sometimes it really DOES feel like an unnecessary stress in my life, but then on the other hand, I'm so passionate about it I can't imagine not having that little corner of my life. Perhaps someday I will find that perfect balance between breeder and "normal person who just loves their dogs a whole lot" but until then, the breeder side of me looses, because the other one is a whole lot less annoyed with the world. :-) <br />LanmanPackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03885651002408046703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918962828554623021.post-38038706209916241232013-08-21T16:18:21.849-06:002013-08-21T16:18:21.849-06:00I love it! Please don't let the dog community...I love it! Please don't let the dog community be your reason to stop breeding;that would be SO depressing! I really think it's possible to be a good breeder without being a part of the "dog community." Here's my 2 cents (take it however you will). When you're good and ready (life-wise) to have another litter of puppies, try again on a "trial" basis. Use a Facebook page, word of mouth, and your website to help get the word out and let your fans follow you. Set things up though so you can weed out and/or Block unpleasant people. Accept that there will be unpleasant people - whenever these people pop up, simply block them and move on; don't respond to them or you will feed "the beast." And just see how it goes. If sucky people still succeed at making you miserable, maybe it's best to back out of breeding. But I really think you can do it! And you're such an awesome breeder, it's a shame to lose you! Obviously, if there are other reasons behind the decision to stop breeding, that's another issue entirely. So this is just my plea for "if you're thinking of stopping because of jerks, try again and prove them wrong!"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918962828554623021.post-7018574131903109702013-08-21T14:51:03.138-06:002013-08-21T14:51:03.138-06:00You are so totally right. I'm the first one ea...You are so totally right. I'm the first one easily, hands down. But I do pay attention to what our dog eats, especially since she's really picky and eats very little whether it's cheap or good quality dog food. I think it's important that she then gets nutrient dense food in her own small quantities, just like I would my own toddler (Fine, you're not going to eat a ton, but that means absolutely no junk for you). But with that being said, my main reasons for having a dog are for companionship (not that I need it in our household), an exercise motivator, a yard protector (even if it's just in the form of a bark), and to eat whatever falls on the floor so there's less sweeping/mopping to do. Plus, it just feels right to have a dog in the house, and she likes us so we'll keep her around. Ivyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12288970775566021205noreply@blogger.com