Being a responsible breeder also means ...

**Lauri & The Gang** · 10-31-2011, 11:50 AM

You welcome back what you produced - at any time, for any reason.

The lady that co-owns Clark with me texted me this morning that she just can't keep him anymore.

Clark has been pulling the hair out of her Newfoundlands. I'm talking stripping BIG patches bald - right down to the skin!! And the Newfies don't care.

This morning was the last straw. He stripped a section off her male that she was planning on showing at the Newfie nationals. We're not sure it will grow back in time.

She has tried everything she can think of to stop this. I had Clark come spend a few days here earlier in the year and he never tried it on my guys (Mauser would NOT put up with it if he did) so we know it's more of an acceptability thing - the Newfies just accept the behavior.

So he will stay with us until we can find him a great home - either with short haired dogs or dogs that won't accept being stripped.

Luckily Clark is a very happy, outgoing boy so finding him a good home shouldn't be too hard.

holland · 10-31-2011, 12:10 PM

Maybe Clark was jealous of all that hair...if the newfs hair doesn't grow back maybe she could pass him off at the Chinese Crested nationals???

GSDLove · 10-31-2011, 01:49 PM

I don't know why Clark is doing that to the Newfies, but my Bailey does the samething to Gracie my husky. I am constantly telling him to leave it!

Mary

**Lauri & The Gang** · 10-31-2011, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by holland

Maybe Clark was jealous of all that hair...if the newfs hair doesn't grow back maybe she could pass him off at the Chinese Crested nationals???

Clark is a PowderPuff so he has nothing to be jealous of!

Her Newf would be one REEEEEALY oversized CC!!

**Andaka** · 10-31-2011, 05:15 PM

Good for you for taking him back. he should be easy enough to place again.

**Lauri & The Gang** · 10-31-2011, 08:21 PM

Just heard from the owner - she contacted a few other people and got a few more ideas to try so he's staying put and she's going to work with him some more.

Forgot to add a picture of the little trouble maker ...

chelle · 10-31-2011, 08:49 PM

My oldest dog's breeder had me sign a contract that I could NOT re-home the dog, that is MUST be returned to her if it didn't work out... Of course, she couldn't enforce that, but I liked that clause actually. This dog's microchip also has the breeder's info on it, which I don't like very much at all, but she was just very protective of her pups, I suppose. A great lady who sold me a super great pup.

spiritsmom · 10-31-2011, 10:16 PM

Oh what a cutie he is! That is an odd habit he's developed, but I hope one of the new things she tries will get him to stop. Nice to see breeders who stand behind their puppies. I also bet he would be an easy one to place should the need arise - that is one seriously cute dog!

GSD Fan · 12-02-2011, 09:54 PM

Yes, that is absolutely true and don't think it can't happen to breeding stock. One of the breeders I know sold a show prospect puppy. The dog is nice, but the former owner just couldn't keep her. She sent her back.

Also, be prepared to keep the dog sent back for a while. That breeder has had the dog available for a month or two.

Yup, something to consider when thinking about breeding.

wyominggrandma · 12-03-2011, 10:36 PM

Tell her to get some bitter apple spray and spray it on the coat of the newfies where he chews.
I showed Shelties and when I had a dog, especially a male, want to chew on the others coats, I finally got some bitter apple and sprayed it all over the ones who were getting their coats chewed. Worked like a charm, and it doesn't harm the coats in the least

10-31-2011, 11:50 AM	#1 (permalink)
Lauri & The Gang Moderator Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: SouthEastern WI Posts: 12,525	Being a responsible breeder also means ... You welcome back what you produced - at any time, for any reason. The lady that co-owns Clark with me texted me this morning that she just can't keep him anymore. Clark has been pulling the hair out of her Newfoundlands. I'm talking stripping BIG patches bald - right down to the skin!! And the Newfies don't care. This morning was the last straw. He stripped a section off her male that she was planning on showing at the Newfie nationals. We're not sure it will grow back in time. She has tried everything she can think of to stop this. I had Clark come spend a few days here earlier in the year and he never tried it on my guys (Mauser would NOT put up with it if he did) so we know it's more of an acceptability thing - the Newfies just accept the behavior. So he will stay with us until we can find him a great home - either with short haired dogs or dogs that won't accept being stripped. Luckily Clark is a very happy, outgoing boy so finding him a good home shouldn't be too hard. __________________ Lauri & The Raw Fed Gang Raw Dog Ranch Tazer HIC CGC – Cocker Winnie CGC - Corgi Mix Chimanes Spice it Up Piquin (Kaynya) - Chinese Crested Sasha - GSD mix Nator von Triton HIC CGC (Mauser) - LC GSD Piquins Some Like it Hot (Spike) – Chinese Crested Piquins Too Hot To Handle - Fuego (Chinese Crested)

10-31-2011, 05:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
Andaka "I like Daffy" Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New Douglas, IL ( near St. Louis) Posts: 2,435	Good for you for taking him back. he should be easy enough to place again. __________________ Daphne and the Gang at Andaka Where Beauty and Brains Come Together http://www.pedigreedatabase.com/germ...&results_in=10 Home of Ch Natty; Ch Doll; Jag RA (ch ptd); Sara RN (ch ptd); Bella (the new one); and Fisher (Mr. Evil) At the Bridge: Ch Kahla CD; Ch Keno UD HSAs OA; Ch Kizzy HSAs RE; Ch Tag CD RAE2; Ch Pharra; Bee PT; Ch Red the Dachshund

10-31-2011, 08:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
Lauri & The Gang Moderator Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: SouthEastern WI Posts: 12,525	Just heard from the owner - she contacted a few other people and got a few more ideas to try so he's staying put and she's going to work with him some more. Forgot to add a picture of the little trouble maker ... __________________ Lauri & The Raw Fed Gang Raw Dog Ranch Tazer HIC CGC – Cocker Winnie CGC - Corgi Mix Chimanes Spice it Up Piquin (Kaynya) - Chinese Crested Sasha - GSD mix Nator von Triton HIC CGC (Mauser) - LC GSD Piquins Some Like it Hot (Spike) – Chinese Crested Piquins Too Hot To Handle - Fuego (Chinese Crested)

10-31-2011, 08:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
chelle Knighted Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 2,863	My oldest dog's breeder had me sign a contract that I could NOT re-home the dog, that is MUST be returned to her if it didn't work out... Of course, she couldn't enforce that, but I liked that clause actually. This dog's microchip also has the breeder's info on it, which I don't like very much at all, but she was just very protective of her pups, I suppose. A great lady who sold me a super great pup. __________________ Dolly Eskie 6/03 Suri Shiba 10/07 Bailey WGSD/Husky x 5/11 CGC Bailey's brother Tucker (rescue/foster dude) Tiger kitty '96 Information is power

10-31-2011, 10:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
spiritsmom Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Middletown, Ohio Posts: 5,812	Oh what a cutie he is! That is an odd habit he's developed, but I hope one of the new things she tries will get him to stop. Nice to see breeders who stand behind their puppies. I also bet he would be an easy one to place should the need arise - that is one seriously cute dog! __________________ Michelle Spirited Shepherds IntCH Blackthorn's Onyx RN BN ~ Nyxie 7/4/10 (LC GSD) Int JuA Spirited Glory of Brick Chapel ~ Glory 5/12/11 (Shiloh Shepherd) Nat BA Spirited's Twilight Sparkle of Lobo ~ Tala 12/20/11 (Australian Shepherd)

10-31-2011, 12:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
holland Crowned Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 3,634	Maybe Clark was jealous of all that hair...if the newfs hair doesn't grow back maybe she could pass him off at the Chinese Crested nationals???

10-31-2011, 01:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
GSDLove Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Richmond, Texas Posts: 93	I don't know why Clark is doing that to the Newfies, but my Bailey does the samething to Gracie my husky. I am constantly telling him to leave it! Mary

12-02-2011, 09:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
GSD Fan Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: MS Posts: 1,128	Yes, that is absolutely true and don't think it can't happen to breeding stock. One of the breeders I know sold a show prospect puppy. The dog is nice, but the former owner just couldn't keep her. She sent her back. Also, be prepared to keep the dog sent back for a while. That breeder has had the dog available for a month or two. Yup, something to consider when thinking about breeding.

12-03-2011, 10:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
wyominggrandma Master Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 989	Tell her to get some bitter apple spray and spray it on the coat of the newfies where he chews. I showed Shelties and when I had a dog, especially a male, want to chew on the others coats, I finally got some bitter apple and sprayed it all over the ones who were getting their coats chewed. Worked like a charm, and it doesn't harm the coats in the least

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