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Posted in: Dog Kennel | By: Anil
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28 May 2009 1:27 am
What are the reasons for the NON EXISTENCE OF DALMATIAN BREEDERS ( preferably registered , genuine , responsible & reliable) in India ?

I tried my level best to locate such breeders in India but to my unanticipated surprise I found none .I then tried to figure out the reasons behind it and got vague reasons from various people associated with back yard breeding / puppy mills / pet shops et al .Since there is no demand for a dalmatian dog hence there are no dalmatian breeders in India .Earlier there use to be a few in Calcutta but now they have changed their breed in accordance with Darwin's law - Survival of the fittest.Beyond this I didn't get any reason for the same.

Further I tried to investigate about the dalmatian scenario abroad and learnt that it isn't the same story there.Then on my own I tried to construe reasons for this and could only come up with following self constructed reasons , based on the fact of myself possessing 7 dalmatians today .

Reason 1 - Bladder stone problem associated with dalmatians.I read somewhere that in an attempt to make more beautiful dalmatians the breeders unintentionally / unawaringly got some mutation done in the genes which then later became a breed characterstic which they couldn't get rid of .

Reason 2 - Unilateral hearing which often comes in the progeny

Reason 3 - An unusually high patience and persistence level required in the dalmatian owner in order to give dog obedience training .

Reason 4 - The constant human attention ( dalmatian owner) demanding nature of the dalmatian in an attempt to always please it's master drains all the patience out of him.

In all probability all these reasons may be wrong / irrational / illogical but I couldn't come up with more logic and interpretation to the non existence of Responsible Genuine Reliable Dalmatian breeders in India.

So what according to you all , are the reasons for this dalmatian negligence in India ?

I sometimes feel very sad for such a miserable fate of one of the most beautiful, clean ,energetic , playful , happy dog breed in the world.It happens to be my top favourite dog breed amongst the top five .
Posted in: Dog Kennel | By: Baawli Poonch
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23 Mar 2009 12:05 am
I have loved dogs ever since my childhood. Over the years have kept a number of dogs and finally I have decided to start with a kennel/ dog breeding business of my own. Since now I am independent, have a very supportive wife, I think it it’s the right time. Not to forget that my kids are also very fond of dogs. Characteristics pass down the generation through genes.



Although, I am yet to decide about the breed, the kennel from where I would get my pups and all that but I am starting a kennel that’s for sure. I have been pondering over this idea for the last couple of years and my resolve has become even stronger.



I have met a lot of people, interacted over the net and phone and the response/reaction was very discouraging. Why is this so? People import dogs for breeding purposes, buy dogs as costly as 50k-60 k, what for? Only for the sake of their hobby? No not possible.

This business like every other business can be run ethically and fairly and still one can make money out of it.



I understand breeding is a lot more than mating and then there are costs involved like c-section for the bitch during the time of delivery, vet bills etc. but then costs and risks are very much part of every business. One can play a fair game and still be able to make some money from dog breeding.



I seek advice from serious dog breeders regarding the breeds to start with, from where to buy the pups/ dogs for my kennel, initially etc. I am from Meerut (UP) and teach management. So dog breeding is not going to be a bread earner for me.



Request is to kindly help and support me





Rgds,

Abhay

Posted in: Dog Kennel | By: abhay
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13 Feb 2009 10:37 pm
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