RESCUE TOPIC -
POLITICALLY CORRECT?
and ANIMAL RIGHTS, as clever breeders realized, that they could boost their sales, if they
would cause a tear in the eye and the ache in the heart of the potential buyer. It has become
obvious to some persons, that the customer's trust is enhanced by the belief that the breeder
is actively engaged in the Rescue and Adoption work and truly cares for the animals he breeds.
many breeders have signed in their names as the sponsors, at the same time quietly advertising
their kennels and dogs for sale! How many of these individuals are really doing any rescue work,
helping with the adoption, or becoming foster parents for the animals in need is a big question,
that will never be truthfully answered, as there is NO WAY of knowing. The unhappy reality is
that placing advertisements for the kennels and dogs for sale on the RESCUE WEB SITE is
unethical and possibly an answer in itself.
dog in the first place, and are unwilling to accept the returns.
move away, or decide that you are OUT OF DOGS?
would have take upon their shoulders the burden of having to accept any and all dogs they have
ever sold at any point in the life of the dog for any reason. The results of overproduction, poor
choice of buyers, lack of proper screening, poor health, genetic and temperament problems would
be seen immediately. It is up to the Breed Clubs to enforce such policy for their members by adding
it to the Code of Ethics. Breeders must change in order to continue their hobby of breeding, or will
have to cope with the guilt of watching the destruction of their own animals.
purchased dog.
I went to the vet, and he told me that the dog suffers from the night blindness. Could I have an
exchange or get a refund?"
have to quit the business, or end up in the poor house. If you don't like damn dog, put him down,
but don't harass me."
breeders. She regularly exhibits her dogs at the prestigious shows, has bred few top winners, and
advertises in the expensive dog magazines. The buyer obviously took for granted the breeder's
reputation, and this is why she did not insist on the contract. But, even if she had one, would it
change anything? Doubtful.
Especially a Hairless dog has probably the longest story to tell ( besides the wolf, hyena and
coyote - read this in my TRUE HISTORY OF THE HAIRLESS DOGS ( soon )
not show in the first generation ( and often it won't). But the defect will reappear in the second
generation, and the next breeder is suddenly faced the problems he or she never envisioned and
is not ready to cope with?
WESTMINSTER WINNER, and raise the lesser quality "poor pets" unsocialized, knowing NO LOVE,
never petted, and scared of life and humans? If I would ask for the reason, and they would be willing
to tell us the truth, I bet this is what we would hear:
how awful and terrible can be cruelty to the animals and giving many heartbreaking examples, yet at
the same time handing out her price list and announcements of the upcoming litters?
and ailments?
or a refund only on a condition that the dogs they are unhappy with, are put down first?
"nature to be the healer"? Believe me, I have met many of the "reputable" breeders, some of them
even regular Westminster exhibitors, who would rather allow their dogs to die, than be willing to
spend a penny for the emergency veterinary visit. How many dogs have had their broken legs
improperly set by the incompetent breeder, or how many bitches in whelp and their puppies have
died as a result of this heartless and greedy attitude, is impossible to say exactly, but my guess is
that at least one third of all breeders/exhibitors do not have a regular veterinarian. Yet, they regularly
spend a fortune on traveling from show to show in their expensive motor homes, inside of which
even the dog crates are of the matching color with the interior carpeting.
breeders, but did anyone ever paused to think, where and how did all these unreputable dog
breeders got their start in the pure breed dog business in the first place?
placed in the good homes, but the next generations as well - what will happen to the puppies
produced from the bitch you just sold? Is the new owner, whom you now trust, going to keep the
same strict policy as you do, regarding the puppies that she or he shall breed one day and sell?
famous breeder was found to have her dogs impounded by the Humane Society and was charged
with the dog abuse and cruelty, and a second time when another quite well known breeder put
up her dogs at the livestock auction in MO, advertising them as good "milkers", "whelpers",
"producers", and later again, when some "reputable" Chinese Crested breeders hurried to the
auction to take advantage of the low prices, especially for the pregnant bitches ( these were
purchased on the spot, during the preview). Shame on these buyers as much as on the seller! I
am afraid, that there will be more situations like these in the future, as the Chinese Crested breed
will finally move away from its Rare and Exotic Breed status. The Rescue workers already have
their hands full. What steps Chinese Crested breeders have taken to prevent the inevitable
disaster to happen? It is very educating to read the classified ads in the DOG FANCY to realize,
how many new breeders-sellers have appeared just in the last year, who advertise their stock as
"champion sired", or "from the famous lines" ( obviously not their own ), and for a buyer
convenience are offering the toll free 800 number.
dispersed kennels, whose owners upon realizing that Chinese Cresteds are loosing their popularity,
and the market is going down, quit the business while there was still opportunity to make some profit.
breeders, who sold breeding pairs, and brood bitches for the top dollar during the heydays of the
Crested popularity? Even now, in order to sell their Cresteds better, many breeders use the same
old lie, that the breed is hypoallergenic. Is it really? How do they know? What research has been
done to make such statements?
the Cresteds offered for an adoption. Unfortunately many inquiries come from people wanting a
hairless male or a female( more often ) but unwilling to pay a full price for one.
how to rescue one? I would like a pair, a male and a female, but not related. If you don't have
what I am looking for, tell me how much is to buy a pair of breeding pets?
adopt one, as I was told that they are free to a good home. Do you have a young hairless bitch
with very long crest? I don't want an old one as they are having already too many health problems.
I would like the best one less than a year old. Possibly small, that I could take her with me the town.
My dream is to have a black one with the black and white crest. I don't want a spayed one, as
I don't believe it is good for them. Enclosed is a stamped envelope for the reply etc...."
number, no information about the home, work, and no references of any sort. Just an envelope for
the fast answer. As I don't have the time to answer all the letters, and when I do it is usually over
and over the same answer, I decided to make a public statement.
NO LONGER WANT TO TAKE CARE OF THEIR DOGS AND ABANDON THEM, ARE NOT THE
YOUNG, HAIRLESS FEMALES FOR BREEDING OR SHOWING, NOR BREEDING PAIRS READY TO MATE! "
taught how to trust humans again. Typical Cresteds waiting to be adopted are middle aged, or elder,
rather males, than females, and often the Powder-puffs.
like fear induced aggression. Adoption procedure and screening process is long and time consuming, and
the references of the prospective applicant carefully checked. Also, all dogs placed for adoption are either
spayed or neutered. For more information, please contact Cyndy Carroll from the
NEW JERSEY CHINESE CRESTED RESCUE