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He's a cool dog! Nice pictures too!

Oh and sorry if I gave you the wrong impression Elastarr! I wasn't trying to pick on you or anyone else either. In fact I didn't even know that it was your post when I wrote my response. I just remembered reading the "God" remark when I was reading through the thread and I wanted to get my two-cents in. I'm definitely not the ultimate authority on dogs and I know that everyone has their own opinions and beliefs. I just wanted to give my own point of view based on what I know. I'm always interested in hearing someone elses opinion. [b]Especially[/b] if it is differnent from my own. Thanks! :)

The point that the author of the article or book that Cassie is posting is that all purebred dogs are in danger because of their limitied gene pools and that every generation of purebred dogs suffers from further limitation of that gene pool. Therefore the inherited diseases and health problems that are prevelent in purebred dogs are only destined to become worse. What the author is saying is that "opening the stud books" (or allowing studs of differing or mixed breeds) to allow diversification in genetic lineage is the only way to save purebred dogs from a very perilous future. He says for example: [quote]Breeds like the English bulldog are in a dead-end trap. There probably is not enough variation left to get them out of their genetic pickle. Unless the breed clubs open their stud books and and allow outside breedings, Bulldogs and the other breeds caught in these eugenic breeding practices are headed for extinction.[/quote] If anything this data makes the argument [i][b]IN FAVOR [/b][/i]of mixing breeds. According to the argument that this author is making; the "poo" breeds (et al) are inherently destined to be healthier than [i]any[/i] purebred line of dogs because of the virtually endless diversification of genes that the breeders have to draw from. Again this is a very interesting post and it really makes you (or me anyway) wonder about the validity of breeding purebred dogs. Even as much as I do love them! :oops: Is this an article from a magazine Cassie? Or is it from a book or what? Please provide the source because I'd (and I bet others would also) very much like to read it. Thanks for the post!

Excellent post Cassie! Very, very intersting!

The above post by "guest" was me. I forgot to log-in... AGAIN! :oops:

The above post was me forgetting to log-in again... :-? Thanks everyone!

As far as I know, "God" didn't create any purebred dogs. Every single purebred dog that exists today is a result of selective breeding by man. All stemming from a single species. The most recent DNA data indicates that all dogs originated with a certain species (in fact they've pinpointed a specific family line) of Asian wolf. Yes it's true and amazing! Selective breeding brought us all the variations of purebred dogs that exist today. This is just an observation I'm making based on a post that someone made on this thread suggesting that God created some of the purebred dog breeds.

A two-week break sounds NICE! Have a great time!

There are several good mosquito repellents on the market made specifically for dogs. Stop at Petco (or the like) on your way up. Pre-Strike is a good one. Have fun!

I'll try using Woofit as the host site next time I try to post a picture. I have requested membership there. Thanks Mouse!

It's wierd because I got the "red X" The first time I tried it but this time it worked on the preview and I [i]can[/i] see them now above your reply. I don't get it... :( [img]http://www.geocities.com/meehs1/MTPro.JPG[/img]

Here is a picture of Max and Titan that I had taken by a professional phtographer. I've already tried posting it at the "Pictures" forum. I wanted to post it here too for all of you to see. I hope this works! It's the first time I've attempted tp post an image. [img]http://www.geocities.com/meehs1/MTPro.JPG[/img] Max is my Staffy Bull, he's on the left and Titan (we always call him Goomba) is my Olde English Bulldogge, he's on the right.

How about pepper spray? You know, the stuff you can buy for slef-defense? I bet a healthy dose of that stuff in your neighbor's dog's face would be effective. Just be careful where you point it because it's POTENT stuff! What sucks is that the dog isn't really at fault. It's just poorly trained and it's owner is an idiot! What REALLY sucks is that if the police are ever brought into it, they might be more inclined to blame gooey just because he's a APBT. I worry about that possibility with my own bullys! Now with all of that in mind, maybe a healthy dose of pepper spray in your [i]neighbor's[/i] face would do the trick! :lol:

He came from Yankeestaff kennels in Texas K. His pedigree is loaded with champions but I think that all of the dogs (at least for several genrations) were american bred. I know that she is known for breeding larger Staffys. I guess they like everything BIG in Texas!

Could be some form of mange or mites. If it is, it's pretty easy to treat. You should take her to the vet and have her checked out. Thay can take a little skin scraping and determine if it's mites right away.

That was me forgetting to log-in again! :roll:

Sorry Rosebud but you probably won't be able to knit any scarves or sweaters out of the shed hair from your Ridgebacks! :wink: The same is true for me!

True... The Leonberger's cost is VERY similar to a Golden Retriever's!

I always left Animal Planet on the TV when I had cable. I don't know if the dogs like it but I do! I don't have cable anymore though... :(

Have you seen one of them on TV or a movie or anywhere that we might have seen one? It would help to have a picture or a frame of reference. Could be a Leonberger but it's coat seems longer than that of a Lab...

I have to admit that the "visiting" guest makes a pretty good point. I don't think that he/she was "bashing" anyone or anyone's breed at all. They were pretty much just stating the facts as they interpret them. Folks seem to get defensive too easily here sometimes. It's true that almost EVERY breed was at one time or another a "new" breed and it's likely that when these (at the time) new breeds were introduced, people were saying "there's no need for another new breed" and things like that. Just like some of us are now. I have to say that I'm against these one time crosses and then trying to sell the puppies for inflated prices. Trying to pawn them of as "purebred" cocka-poos or doberdoodles or whatever the flavor of the day is. And while I'm not entirely supportive of the creation of a new breed (there are a lot of breeds out there already); if there is a concerted, gradual effort over a period of time to develop a new breed that fufills a niche, which fanciers see as being empty; it's hard to argue with them. Afterall, that's where ALL of our favorite breeds started!

That's really cool. I love all of the Native American legends!

That last post was me. I forgot to log-in again!

I've been getting buried in pop-ups every time I come to Dogo the last couple of days too! What a pain in the A**!!! I better look into one of these pop-up blockers that others are suggesting!

Thanks everyone, for all of the compliments!!!