1.) DEFINITELY it is not wrong & i strongly say that this is the most appropriate way. By the way, different ppl got different interest, some might want to take in a dog as permanent pets, some might just want to be a pro breeder, everybody have different goals, hence it is not wise to ask others to follow your way only.

2) Definitely Chriso0Ong is wrong.

cheers

haha. if this is not involving tht breed, y tht breed feel he must jump up & clarify 1? akakaka!

1. Yes it is wrong to give away your retired show dog. This is my personal opinion. Having been in the show world for many, many years, my show dogs gave me their very best in their "working years". They loved me and my family and were part of the unit. They stayed with us until their demise. It is very hard to pass a dog along to someone because that dog is attached to its family and will grieve. But then a lot of people do not consider the dog's feelings and a lot of showing is all tied up in a person's ego. I can say this as I saw the dog show world change during the years I was a part of it. Too many people discard their show dogs when they are no longer winning. Yes, it would be nice to have them go to good homes where they are loved for themselves and not just for the "glory" they bring to their show owners. But this is not always the case and those good homes are few and far between. They brought their owners recognition and acceptance in the show world. They should be loved and kept for the rest of their lives.

2. Of course it is wrong to give a dog away for no good reason. I am not talking about the diligent search for a new and good home. Far too many people think they have found a good home and then when the dog is gone, it's a case of "out of sight, out of mind".

Sorry if this is not the answer you want, but it's my opinion and personal experience.

another fine example of a different DOG LOVER.

To me there are different type or level of dog lovers. To you and some others your defination of a dog lover is one who rescue and own mix breeds .

I have nothing against mix breed, I started with them.

You have your opinion and I respect that.......but I think its damn rude to brand others as SHOW LOVER, BREED LOVER, STATUS LOVER simply because u r not tuned to that area of dog activities.

and also show dog breeders dont breed for money. You obviously know nothing about the sport of dog showing.

Dont let ur excessive love for Pacco get the better of you.

no hard feelings