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Re: [RC] "pound dog" mentality for horses? - rides2far@xxxxxxxxWell I'm gonna have to stand up for the idea of breeding the dog you want. My dog is the 6th generation of my line. Got my first in 1979. She is exactly the dog I was breeding for...Australian Shepherd, athletic, hot as firecracker, smart, protective, strong working instincts. I have rescued several Aussies through the years and found them other homes, but they didn't hold a candle to the ones I'd bred myself *for what I wanted*. The ones I breed are not for the average subdivision home...too hot, too protective. There really is a reason that some people breed their dogs on purpose. A pound dog can be a great friend, and may be a super animal but I sure am happy with my little red dog with the frisbee in her mouth. (Don't let the frisbee fool you. Don't get out of the car until we come out of the house and tell her you're O.K.) :-)It's great when the cute puppy grows up to be exactly what you had in mind. To make the "endurance connection" for this post...Kaboot came from horses that had competed in distance riding and worked out great. So, now I've bought Weedy who is from two successful distance horses. Guess I like to hedge my bets. I'm all for people picking up good ones at auction and making good with them but need all the help I can get choosing a horse and can't make those split second decisions needed to be an auction buyer. Angie ________________________________________________________________ Get your name as your email address. Includes spam protection, 1GB storage, no ads and more Only $1.99/ month - visit http://www.mysite.com/name today! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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