2.5 weeks to go

I was going to stay out this one as I know nothing about breeding and genetics.

But I do have to say that I find it concerning that someone made a thread about their dog, and members talked freely about it, along with breeding practices and other issues pertaining to pet ownership.....But when people started asking questions that could be construed as debatable, it was suggested that maybe those comments should be talked about on a dog forum.

To a new member like myself, that comes across very confusing because the original thread was about dogs and breeding, so it's assumed that any responses pertaining to that subject would be allowed?

I am a member of several forums where people disagree all the time, but it never causes discourse or hurt feelings because the members are very mature about it. I think the same could be said for this thread. I don't think it should be censored just because there is a difference of opinions. Questioning things is the best way to learn, I think. As long as both parties are respectful of others, I don't see any harm in debatable threads.

But good luck with your puppies Tink! I've only ever seen one labradoodle before at a petshop, and she was a really friendly dog, loved my kids

[pearl]

i agree wholeheartedly, gwen.
breeders as well as buyers can have things they need to learn. for the sake of the puppies people need to be open to information.
breeding and buying some types has become a fad. the more it is talked about the more people on both ends will be educated.