[RottnKid1]

Nancy, you're absolutely right! It's like using reverse psychology and works so much better than coming on strong with a lot of negative comments. The negative approach often has the opposite effect whereas the positive approach tends to make the person think things through more thoroughly. It also leaves the door open for questions and advice. Even if you don't succeed in changing someone's mind about breeding a litter, at least they'll be more willing to ask for help so they can be guided toward doing things in the best possible way.

Carina, I agree with you, too, and would venture to take it one step further in regard to back yard breeders and puppy mills. It isn't borderline cruelty in an indirect kind of way, but actual cruelty in a very direct way. The bitches are not properly taken care of prior to or after whelping and these poor dogs represent nothing but dollar signs. It's beyond disgusting. There are some accidental breedings where the owner takes responsibility for properly caring for the bitch and pups and at least trying to place them in loving homes. BYB's and puppy mills don't care who buys the pups or for what reasons as long as they get their almighty dollar and it's these people who contribute so much to the bad reputation of Rottweilers and Pit Bulls - and who also "do their best" to ruin other very popular breeds.

[ July 17, 2001: Message edited by: RottnKid1 ]