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As was said above, these pups were rather distinctive (it's very rare blood these days) and as such the pups stand out a mile to anyone "in the know". I don't believe I damaged my reputation in any way, and for the record I'm not a "pro" breeder, simply a working dogman of many years who didn't like the fact one of his puppy buyers was running around telling fairy tails about how a recognisable puppy from his line was abandoned in a cardboard box somewhere.

I realise that you might just need to be "into the dogs" to realise just how hurtful and harmful such an aspersion would be, but surely it's not that hard to understand? :) I worked damn hard on those pups and did everything I could to give them the best start in life. To have someone trailing around telling folk how it was simply cast to the side of the proverbial road isn't on.

Yes my post could have been more measured, but why should it have been? I was civil, factual and basically asked her to defend herself if she had a reasonable explanation. Her immediate (and as stated, permanent) withdrawal from the forums and repeated requests for me to take down the post said it all imho.

Oh well, move along. Nothing to see here etc. Jesus.jpg and so on. :p :D

EDIT: To save on replies/explanations, no "Jack Russell's" aren't rare. But 50% working Sealyham blooded working terriers are, and also lend a very distinctive 'stamp' - you can spot my pups a mile away. :)
 
By the looks of it then you really have to be into dogs and or know you to connect with this story on anything but a rudimentary level.

Not dissing, just an observation :p
 
Skyfall said:
By the looks of it then you really have to be into dogs and or know you to connect with this story on anything but a rudimentary level.

Not dissing, just an observation :p
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Fair enough mate. :) Suffice to say my friends in those 'circles' found it much more of a chuckle. Oh well, I tried. Beats a fail joke thread I suppose (OK, I hope)... :D
 
Wow, a part sealyham pup! They're rare, almost an extinct breed IIRC.

I hope you resolve this matter. My advice would be don't completely alienate her if you can help it. If you know you'll not know about what happens to the pup in the future.
 
screenshots of the message or it didnt happen :)

the quote could be self typed :) I always question un-screenshotted quotes :)
 
The lady's husband has since come in from work and sent me a reasonable (and BS free) email. It would appear she's worked herself up over this (understandably!) and he has apologised and clarified some of the "statements" she made which weren't entirely accurate.....

Suffice to say I've told them no hard feelings, and that I hope they stay in touch. Their care of the pup was never in doubt, only the fact the lady was going around saying the pup was neglected and abandoned. It seems we can draw a line under this, and no more silly stories will be spread around. Win/win.

Dogma, yeah they're hen's teeth these days - especially proper working (non-show) ones. A real shame, as a good Sealy is hard to beat! :)
 
JBuk said:
Someone lied on t'internet

call the cops
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No, someone lied on t'internet and ended up causing real world headaches for a legitimate breeder whose reputation in the real world was called into question.

Call BS. It worked. Problem solved.
 
Rainmaker said:
No, someone lied on t'internet and ended up causing real world headaches for a legitimate breeder whose reputation in the real world was called into question.

Call BS. It worked. Problem solved.
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I was just making fun, don't take it seriously :)
 
Rainmaker.
That is One Gorgeous pup, Good effort. I've not read all the thread but I want to know do you breed all the time or was it a one off ?
 
All done and dusted now, I've received a written apology and assurances it won't happen again, so no need to drag it out now. Thanks again for reading. Almost a shame this couldn't have been a more epic thread. Oh well... be careful for what you wish for etc. :D
 
malc30 said:
Rainmaker.
That is One Gorgeous pup, Good effort. I've not read all the thread but I want to know do you breed all the time or was it a one off ?
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Thank you. :D

It was a one-off to keep a pup back for myself, for my own working use, malc. The other pups were placed with friends or sold at 'cost' to people selected as carefully as possible (you can't win them all lol). I did reject several potential buyers, for the record, too. :)

I won't completely exclude repeating the breeding in future though as the pups are already starting to throw themselves into work at just 6 months old (my Bruno LOVES his rats!...). If I can breed some more like this, I wouldn't complain! Hopefully they 'make the grade' on 'real' work when they're older.

I'm also quite chuffed that they have turned out exceptionally well temperamentally too. Very calm, stable, loving but quiet dogs who keep out of the way until you want them on hand. None of that "yappy Jack Russell/ankle biter syndrome".

Here's Bruno after a few rats at six months (the only pic I have, I'll have to take some proper ones). BTW his legs aren't that short, my mate took it on his mobile from above, hence the strange perspective.

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Sounds like dog breeding is something close to your heart, which is why this lady has annoyed you in such a way.

Fair play to you on defending yourself. If you are as well known as you say then i wouldn't worry about your rep being damaged too much.

I laughed anyway :D
 
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