Breeders here that don't list their kennel name...thoughts?

Rerun · 11-21-2010, 06:44 PM

It's interesting that the vast majority of the breeders here are proud of their kennels (as they should be) and have their website listed in their sig line. Yet there are some that don't list their site. Perhaps some don't have a website, but in this day and age one would assume that most breeders with multiple breeding dogs that are savvy enough to regularly post on here could make at least a basic site. At the very least, if they don't have a website, surely they have a kennel name they would list.

onyx'girl · 11-21-2010, 06:48 PM

I know of one that gets PO'd if the site is put up here...I've tried it before and s/he has it removed by the Admin. Not sure the reasoning, s/he should be proud of what s/he is breeding.

I was thinking today that there should be kennels listed on a forum(no comments on them) but just a reference and the "how to choose a breeder" as a sticky for that forum. Though it could be construed as advertising so maybe not such a good idea.

GSDElsa · 11-21-2010, 06:57 PM

To each their own. I don't really feel one way or another about it. Some breeders maybe like the anonymity of being able to post here and talk about GSD's without having a business frame of mind going on. I know some get defensive because they think there is a disagreement of the "type" they are breeding. Maybe they don't think they need the business. Everyone has their own comfort level with putting themselves out there on the internet.

DharmasMom · 11-21-2010, 06:57 PM

I have to say that I wish people would post links to their kennels. While not in the market for a puppy right now you never know what the future holds. If I ever were to get another puppy it would make it easy for me to find a breeder and I trust some people on here more than just a random breeder that I know nothing about.

onyx'girl · 11-21-2010, 07:02 PM

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To each their own. I don't really feel one way or another about it. Some breeders maybe like the anonymity of being able to post here and talk about GSD's without having a business frame of mind going on. I know some get defensive because they think there is a disagreement of the "type" they are breeding.

But when a breeder who won't even use their real name is boasting about themselves or criticizing other lines, etc and don't want the board they are posting on to know what they breed, that raises eyebrows and gets the curiosity going.
Especially when they say they are a breeder, so anonymity is already gone.

Rerun · 11-21-2010, 07:10 PM

My personal opinion is - if you breed it, you should be able and proud to defend it.

**Castlemaid** · 11-21-2010, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Rerun

My personal opinion is - if you breed it, you should be able and proud to defend it.

Agreed!!! But at the same time, I don't have a problem with people not linking their kennel in their signature. There are breeders on the board (I can think of one off the top of my head), who have a WEALTH of knowledge and experience, breed top-quality working dogs, consider themselves breeders, openly share their knowledge with all, but don't have a link in their signature to their kennel. Not an issue with me, they don't hide behind a fake name, and don't hide what they breed.

Whiteshepherds · 11-21-2010, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by GSDElsa

To each their own. I don't really feel one way or another about it. Some breeders maybe like the anonymity of being able to post here and talk about GSD's without having a business frame of mind going on. I know some get defensive because they think there is a disagreement of the "type" they are breeding. Maybe they don't think they need the business. Everyone has their own comfort level with putting themselves out there on the internet.

I agree with all of this...Sometimes divulging less on the internet is better than divulging too much.

Emoore · 11-21-2010, 09:47 PM

I think it's great that breeders post their websites and info, but for me personally I wouldn't put anything on a public forum that would allow anyone to find where I live or work. Too many weirdos on the internet.

robinhuerta · 11-21-2010, 09:57 PM

Some breeders (like ourselves) don't have a working website, or have a very simple one.
Our last website was very simple....."Our dogs, our breeding's, our history"....no frills.
Since almost all our puppies or dogs are sold or placed by personal referral....a huge, extensive website has never been a priority for us.
Although.....in this day & age...we have had more requests for a site, than ever before.....so we have a simple one again in the works.

Personally, if I'm interested in a specific breeder....I contact them, ask for info & pictures....then continue on...
JMO
Robin

11-21-2010, 06:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
Rerun Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 5,608	Breeders here that don't list their kennel name...thoughts? It's interesting that the vast majority of the breeders here are proud of their kennels (as they should be) and have their website listed in their sig line. Yet there are some that don't list their site. Perhaps some don't have a website, but in this day and age one would assume that most breeders with multiple breeding dogs that are savvy enough to regularly post on here could make at least a basic site. At the very least, if they don't have a website, surely they have a kennel name they would list.

11-21-2010, 06:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
onyx'girl Crowned Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SW, MI Posts: 17,605	I know of one that gets PO'd if the site is put up here...I've tried it before and s/he has it removed by the Admin. Not sure the reasoning, s/he should be proud of what s/he is breeding. I was thinking today that there should be kennels listed on a forum(no comments on them) but just a reference and the "how to choose a breeder" as a sticky for that forum. Though it could be construed as advertising so maybe not such a good idea. __________________ Jane~ Kept by Onyx, Kacie and Gideon v Wildhaus aka Karlo

11-21-2010, 06:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
GSDElsa Crowned Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central, NY Posts: 3,706	To each their own. I don't really feel one way or another about it. Some breeders maybe like the anonymity of being able to post here and talk about GSD's without having a business frame of mind going on. I know some get defensive because they think there is a disagreement of the "type" they are breeding. Maybe they don't think they need the business. Everyone has their own comfort level with putting themselves out there on the internet. __________________ Justine, mom to: - Elsa - BrightStar Rescue - "Da Pookins" - Medo Aritar Bastet - "The Beast From The East"

11-21-2010, 09:47 PM	#9 (permalink)
Emoore Crowned Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North DFW, TX Posts: 9,214	I think it's great that breeders post their websites and info, but for me personally I wouldn't put anything on a public forum that would allow anyone to find where I live or work. Too many weirdos on the internet. __________________ Rocky vom Backyard- 10 years young Kopper vom Felssclucht Bach - 17 months At the Bridge: Cash van der Animal Shelter 2006-2010

11-21-2010, 09:57 PM	#10 (permalink)
robinhuerta Knighted Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 3,224	Some breeders (like ourselves) don't have a working website, or have a very simple one. Our last website was very simple....."Our dogs, our breeding's, our history"....no frills. Since almost all our puppies or dogs are sold or placed by personal referral....a huge, extensive website has never been a priority for us. Although.....in this day & age...we have had more requests for a site, than ever before.....so we have a simple one again in the works. Personally, if I'm interested in a specific breeder....I contact them, ask for info & pictures....then continue on... JMO Robin __________________ Huerta Hof German Shepherds www.teamhuertahof.com ....where breeding is still considered an art....

11-21-2010, 06:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
DharmasMom Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 2,587	I have to say that I wish people would post links to their kennels. While not in the market for a puppy right now you never know what the future holds. If I ever were to get another puppy it would make it easy for me to find a breeder and I trust some people on here more than just a random breeder that I know nothing about.

11-21-2010, 07:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
Rerun Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 5,608	My personal opinion is - if you breed it, you should be able and proud to defend it.

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