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joy · 11-26-2006, 09:58 PM

I'm not put off by anyone criticizing breeding pracitices. PLEASE DO. Keep breeders honest and ethical. It's a big job that all of us have to contribute to. Me, as a breeder, albeit very small, and you all as consumers, those who buy purebred puppies.
Yes, I test my breeding stock for OFA, although I prefer PennHip. I also do CERF testing. I don't know of the other test listed, but am willing to learn and do this.
I want to produce the best puppies available, but am not willing to enter the show ring to prove this. WHY??? Well, have you been on the show circuit? It's a matter of matching the handler with the best reputation to the color of her dress or outfit (paisley does NOT go with Blue Merle and you'd better not wear red if you're showing a grey or brown dog!!).
I have trouble respecting a community that has trouble respecting itself, and I'm talking about the conformation show community.
Last thing, I have been asked the difference between a corgi an a vallhund.
Oh my gosh.
A corgi is a housecat. A vallhund is a landlord.
A corgi is devoted. A vallhund is devoted with clauses.
A corgi is trainable because they love positive affirmation. A vallhund is trainable because he/she is looking for another challenge or opportunity.
A corgi sees a limit (i.e. a 4-foot chain-link fence), and succumbs to that. A vallhund will find some way under, over, or around it.
Both breeds are people-crazy and very tolerant with young children.
Benefits of vallhunds over corgis: This breed is going to be more successful in agility and herding. This breed seems to have NO physical/genetic ailments (it's a relatively young breed, so we'll see on that), this breed is easier to care for and easier to groom. They're just high enough off the ground that they don't have the constant wet-belly syndrome that a corgi might have.
ON the corgis' side of the argument,
Corgis are much more placid. They are ready for a good game of ball or a to be taught to herd, but they're not losing sleep if it's not offered.
Corgis are not wanderers. At least mine aren't. They are on the porch whether I'm out there with them, or the front gate is opened or whatever.
The vallhunds, on the other hand, can NOT be let loose in our "big" yard if the front gate's not shut. They will A: Run next door and chase the horses. B: Get bored with the horses and go exploring the neighborhood. They are active and fit and can travel double-digit miles without thought, and then wonder how the heck to get home.
They are both herders (cattle) but are different in their life goals. I love my corgis, I love my vallhunds. If I had to make a choice, and thank heavens I don't, I'd probably stick with corgis because it's just easier to get along with them. But try to get me to part with one of my vallhunds.

11-26-2006, 09:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
joy Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 4	breeder responsibility I'm not put off by anyone criticizing breeding pracitices. PLEASE DO. Keep breeders honest and ethical. It's a big job that all of us have to contribute to. Me, as a breeder, albeit very small, and you all as consumers, those who buy purebred puppies. Yes, I test my breeding stock for OFA, although I prefer PennHip. I also do CERF testing. I don't know of the other test listed, but am willing to learn and do this. I want to produce the best puppies available, but am not willing to enter the show ring to prove this. WHY??? Well, have you been on the show circuit? It's a matter of matching the handler with the best reputation to the color of her dress or outfit (paisley does NOT go with Blue Merle and you'd better not wear red if you're showing a grey or brown dog!!). I have trouble respecting a community that has trouble respecting itself, and I'm talking about the conformation show community. Last thing, I have been asked the difference between a corgi an a vallhund. Oh my gosh. A corgi is a housecat. A vallhund is a landlord. A corgi is devoted. A vallhund is devoted with clauses. A corgi is trainable because they love positive affirmation. A vallhund is trainable because he/she is looking for another challenge or opportunity. A corgi sees a limit (i.e. a 4-foot chain-link fence), and succumbs to that. A vallhund will find some way under, over, or around it. Both breeds are people-crazy and very tolerant with young children. Benefits of vallhunds over corgis: This breed is going to be more successful in agility and herding. This breed seems to have NO physical/genetic ailments (it's a relatively young breed, so we'll see on that), this breed is easier to care for and easier to groom. They're just high enough off the ground that they don't have the constant wet-belly syndrome that a corgi might have. ON the corgis' side of the argument, Corgis are much more placid. They are ready for a good game of ball or a to be taught to herd, but they're not losing sleep if it's not offered. Corgis are not wanderers. At least mine aren't. They are on the porch whether I'm out there with them, or the front gate is opened or whatever. The vallhunds, on the other hand, can NOT be let loose in our "big" yard if the front gate's not shut. They will A: Run next door and chase the horses. B: Get bored with the horses and go exploring the neighborhood. They are active and fit and can travel double-digit miles without thought, and then wonder how the heck to get home. They are both herders (cattle) but are different in their life goals. I love my corgis, I love my vallhunds. If I had to make a choice, and thank heavens I don't, I'd probably stick with corgis because it's just easier to get along with them. But try to get me to part with one of my vallhunds.