[JoJo]

I never said you bred unsafe dogs. Where did you get that from? I'm just very confused on the fact that you require so much from the stud dog, that you refuse to look at your own bitch. You are the one who as SamAli states, posts so vehemently advocates strong health in our dogs, that you don't want that also in your bitch. This is where I'm totally confused. Yes cancer runs deep in our breed. Yet there are dogs (good, unproven, not the flavor of the week) that our out there that have lineage that are free from cancer or at least longevity. Why wouldn't you consider starting with a new line, one that could be cancer free?

I'm playing devils advocate here Diane. You are asking for the impossible out of the stud dog, why not ask for the impossible out of the bitch? To me, it's a double standard that our breed can't afford. Let's not have tunnel vision. I would hope that breeders today would want to strive for the whole package. That means a litter that has the proper temperament along with working ability, plus the main factor of being a family member. Isn't that what the standard states?