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Re: [RC] JRT Puppies - Sisu West Ranch"...you will sometimes find folks with small programs who do those things, and are VERY conscientious about the matings they ..." That is the key to the whole thing. Do they have a program? Why did the mating happen? With all animals (barn cats being a possible exception) one must look at the program and why the mating happened. The things discussed here are all valid potential indicators, but there are enough exceptions that I would not rule out a breeder just because they did or did not have both parents. I would rule out a breeder that did not have a plan, and did not understand the pedigree. But even here there could be exceptions. It is possible that you or a trusted advisor know more about the breeding than a breeder and be confident that the pup or foal or adult dog or horse will fulfill your needs and expectations. I bought a very well bred adult Rotweiler bitch from what I suspect was an unsuccessful small puppy mill. The bitch had great temperment, had an import pedegree that looked great, and was healthy athletic etc. I bought her for a pet price, had her spayed and she was a great dog. At the time I could not raise a puppy, so I did not look at the pups crawling all over the place. They may have been fine, or they may have been disasters. Ed Ed & Wendy Hauser 2994 Mittower Road Victor, MT 59875 (406) 642-9640 ranch@xxxxxxxxxxx ============================================================ Riding alone is when you teach a horse all the "tools" and "cues" he needs to handle the trail, to hold a speed, deal with hills, etc. It's also where you develop the "bond" that causes him to "defer" to you before losing his cool. ~ Jim Holland ~ ridecamp.net information: http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/ ============================================================
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