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showpup @showpup (232) • United States 20 Jul 09

Everyone's definition of puppy mill is different. I thought it would make for an enlightening discussion here on mylot to discuss what the term 'puppy-mill' means to us. For me, personally, I think there is no such thing as a...

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Designer puppies

spiritwolf52 @spiritwolf52 (2300) 19 Jan 09

On the weekend I tend to read the classified section of the newspaper. I always linger over the pets section. Why is it fashionable these days to breed a poodle with just about any other breed that is out there? A friend of mine...

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Petland Stores and puppy mills.

webeishere @webeishere (36313) • United States 20 Nov 08

This story brings tears to my eyes. http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/myfox/pages/News/Detail?contentId=7909168&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=3.2.1 Investigators found many Petland puppies come from massive...

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Ear cropping and tail docking in dogs, for or against

iakulchen @iakulchen (615) • Singapore 21 Aug 08

Personally, I'm against them, not so much because I think it's a cruel practice, which most critics of them I have come across cite as their main reason for being against, but more because it seems to be a self-defeating practice....

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Breeding dogs... what are the signs?

mrspace @mrspace (60) 1 Jun 08

We have two beautiful huskies and we are wanting to breed them. I think our female may be pregnant already but I don't know how to tell. She's got nipples that she's never had before, but only 4. Anyone have any answers?

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Dog breeding

wooitsmolly @wooitsmolly (3613) • United States 6 May 08

What is your opinion on breeding dogs? Do you have a certain breed that you like more than others? If so, what is it, and why? Are you against breeding? If so, why? Personally I would only ever adopt an animal from a shelter...

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Anyone had the experience of breeding dogs

jan135 @jan135 (535) • Australia 23 Sep 07

I recently had the experience of looking after 9 puppies that my female dog had. It wasn't a planned pregnancy, but nevertheless a really good experience for me and my female dog I imagine. Has anyone ever had the experience of...

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Why You Aren't Making Any Money from Your Blog

AdsenseAnnie @AdsenseAnnie (11) • United States 17 Sep 07

I haven't been on myLot long but I've seen quite a few people asking how to make more money (or any money at all) from their blogs. I've followed a lot of the links and looked at the blogs. Here are the main reasons you guys...

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make money

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Where can I find a female Bullmastiff for breeding

happyever @happyever (581) • India 29 May 07

My friend has a pure breed, champion blood line Male Bullmastiff and he wants to stud him. We have been looking forever here in Arkansas with no luck. Please help.

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How do you know what a 'reputable breeder' is?

breepeace @breepeace (3014) • Canada 25 May 07

I found this chart today and wanted to pass it on for anyone looking to buy a purebred puppy in the future. It lists the differences between puppy mills, commercial breeders, backyard breeders, reputable hobby breeders and...

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Our neighboors are breeding dogs in they're apartment!

SilentRose19 @SilentRose19 (1733) • United States 20 May 07

We were wondering about our neighboors for quite sometime, you see here's how it started. We heard dogs barking at all hours of the night, so we told our landlord. Turns out they're supposed to have a pet lease agreement, which...

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Irritating...

sidyboy @sidyboy (284) • United States 17 May 07

I've worked for a breeder for over a decade. I don't handle the actual breeding part, I just take care of the show dogs/breeding dogs/puppies as well as the boarding dogs. Well, I'm also the only one there who knows how to...

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Why 'hybrid vigour' in dogs is a joke

breepeace @breepeace (3014) • Canada 16 May 07

Any litter of dogs, whether they be purebred or mutt is just a roll of the dice. Responsible breeders take the time to compare the pros and cons of the sire and dam to try to ensure that the puppies will be as close to the...

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So you want to breed your dog?

breepeace @breepeace (3014) • Canada 16 May 07

Maybe give this a try first: http://www.geocities.com/virtualbreeding/vb_2.html It might be an eye opener.

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royalkaliber @royalkaliber (135) • United States 1 Feb 07

It is really disturbing me the number of people I see on mylot who want to breed their dog. Most of these people don't know what they are getting into, financially and otherwise. I just wish people would do more research and look...

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Breeding my dog

quatelmon @quatelmon (955) • United States 10 Jan 07

I have a male miniature pinscher. I had his appointment set for his neutering, and when I took him to the dog park one day, a trainer said that "he is perfect for his breed, you should breed him," and it got me into...

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Breeding Dogs for the better of the breed

Boerboelsnj @Boerboelsnj (3) • United States 22 Dec 06

I am a breeder of South African Boerboels. I am breeding the dog to bettter this breed, for alonger healtheir life and to give people a healthy, happy dog. I dont know why so many people are against Big massive dogs. My guys are...

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