tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9079769820679707809.post1511558043266004724..comments2022-02-21T14:38:30.713+12:00Comments on Cat In My Lap: A Population Explosion that Requires Immediate Attention.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12423591829910199232noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9079769820679707809.post-21402082599110235932010-04-26T22:56:01.798+11:302010-04-26T22:56:01.798+11:30After my German Shepherd died and I was in search ...After my German Shepherd died and I was in search of another dog I went to Purina's website on picking a breed. They ask a lot of questions about your current life style, pets you have had in the past and currently, etc. and come up with 5 best breeds for you.<br /><br />I was rather gratified with the results because of the five three breeds I had already owned: the standard poodle, the German Shepherd and a Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier.<br /><br />One particular phrase they used on this site was: NOT FOR THE FIRST TIME DOG OWNER. Actually all five of the dogs listed for me had that phrase because they are smart enough to wheedle their way around any complacent owner. I have owned and trained dogs all my life. My dad had a kennel when I was two.<br /><br />There are two dogs I would never consider owning: A pit bull and a Chow. And here in New Mexico they abound. That and hybrid wolves. Boy is that stupid. And every year they kill livestock and kids because their owners were romantically attached to the look of the animal without considering their inbred traits.<br /><br />Chows are bred to guard the emperor and Pit Bulls to fight in pits. When I lived in North Carolina the breeder living next door went every Saturday to the pound to buy abandoned cats to train his pits.<br /><br />We need responsible owners and breeders of animals and I don't see that number increasing anywhere. BTW as a rental property owner I can tell you my insurance company will not cover those two dogs either.JBinford-Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14293248281473648182noreply@blogger.com