I've been following this thread for a while and stayed out of until now but some things you say garydogz really confuse me. Please correct me if I am wrong but.......
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Originally Posted by garydogz
Staffies, for example, are far quicker to "turn" than say a poodle and can inflict far more damage as they are bred to do just that.
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I think that is completely backwards. The only dog I've ever been bitten by is a English Springer Spaniel, I've seen all sorts of breeds of dog snap all too easily but never in my life have a seen a nasty or snappy Staffordshire Bull Terrier. My dogs regularly play with a Staff on the park and they are far from gentle when playing, he takes it on the chin and keeps on playing. Milo is a rescue Lab/Staff and he has more patience than any other dog I have ever known. The fact you are laying these claims against specific breeds suggests to me you know very little about the subject you preach about.
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Originally Posted by garydogz
Your theory of making "responsible dog breeders" into some kind of unofficial welfare police is frankly absurd. Just how many personal and financial questions would you tolerate from the check out girl at Tesco before she would let you buy your groceries?.
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How can you liken groceries to a dog? Milk and bread hardly come with the same responsibilities, they don't need time or attention, walking or feeding. If they are left all day they don't crap all over your house and chew the sofa to bits because they are bored. Definatly not the same thing and I don't see how you can liken them at all?
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Originally Posted by garydogz
I would not take too many questions from a bloke selling me a dog - I am the customer after all and if a breeder started asking financial or any other personal questions, beyond those that you could reasonably expect, then he could keep his dog and I would buy from somewhere else.
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Why? Responsible breeders don't want their pups ending up in a rescue centre or being beaten by some maniac, they want to ensure they go to a responsible, loving home. Do you really think that is a bad thing? I can't imagine why that would put anyone off unless they had something to hide.
I was so impressed when Jayjay's breeder quizzed me on what I did and how often I was out, my past experience with dogs, etc and even delivered the pup to me to ensure he was going to a safe environment and that he settled down okay. I would rather know my pup was coming from someone like that than someone who appears not to care where their pups end up.