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Them's Fighting Words

8/3/2022

 
A few people have commented that it's "not a big deal" that Abby's owner called me a Puppy Mill, or that "that's just his opinion. I'm not sure you understand the gravity of saying something like that to ANY breeder. It's the highest insult you can possibly hurl at a breeder. Puppy mills are real and they are horrible. The abuse and mistreat dogs and every single one should be shut down. But what makes a puppy mill is not how many puppies a breeder produces. It's how they treat their dogs, as well as the quality of those dogs. So to call a breeder a puppy mill is, quite frankly, "fighting words" with any breeder.

But I am not just ANY breeder. I am a MSCA Code of Ethics breeder. I voluntarily signed a pledge to hold myself to the highest standards in the MSCA. I get a special listing on the MSCA website, with the other COE breeders. I agree to meet certain standards on all my dogs, including health testing, conformation and temperaments. I agree to use a contract and to take my puppies back at any time in their lives - forever. That means my puppies will never end up in a rescue situation because they have a home here, for life. Currently there are 21 breeders listed on the MSCA website. There are only 7 Code of Ethics breeders. I am one of seven. 

I own dogs from the best breeding programs in the USA and Italy. All of my American dogs were bred by myself or other Code of Ethics breeders. My Italian imported dog was bred by the VP of the Italian Maremma registry and one of the best kennels in Europe. All of my registered Maremmas of breeding age have had PennHip exams to screen for hip dysplasia, with scores that well exceed the MSCA Code of Ethics requirements. They have also been DNA tested to screen for genetic defects. All of my Maremma are proven working LGD's with excellent temperaments and conformation.

I am an experienced trainer of LGD's who has taken many courses on Positive Reinforcement training and dog breeding. I breed dairy goats and own a variety of livestock. I understand what makes a good LGD and how to train puppies to turn into great LGD's. All of my dogs live with and actively guard livestock 24/7 and always work with at least one other dog.

I have a climate controlled dedicated Puppy whelping facility with a puppy incubator and oxygen unit, a full sized dog grooming tub and electric grooming table and two whelping suites with indoor/outdoor access to the pasture. I also have a second, fully equipped dog grooming parlor with tub, table and all the grooming equipment. I have a mobile veterinarian on call 24/7 who visits my farm on a regular basis and works with me to keep my dogs healthy.

I hand feed every dog and puppy I own every day, spending time with them individually, training them, grooming them, petting them and giving them lots of attention. Every one of them is happy to see me and happy with their lives. I love my dogs and they love me. And they have a wonderful life. So for someone to even hint that I'm a Puppy Mill, that is the most ignorant statement anyone could possibly make. And if you believe ANYTHING else a man who said that has to say, then I have a bridge to sell you.

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Peter
8/3/2022 03:32:19 pm

You're a puppy mill just admit it.
MSCA has no idea how many puppy's you're pumping out (with health defects too) every single year!!! You are gross and sickening.

Tash
8/5/2022 05:18:15 pm

A breeder who is able to pump out healthy, perfect puppies every time does not exist. Even lines with perfect genetics and temperaments across multiple generations will produce DQ puppies. Genetics are not as cut and dry as punnett squares would have you believe.

Breeding is a process of IMPROVEMENT. It's not just a project someone undertakes just to produce and sell puppies. Your emotions are obviously running very high, but please educate yourself before you hurl such harmful accusations. Done right, no one gets rich breeding dogs!

Kim
8/5/2022 06:45:24 pm

Exactly. It is a long-term process with a lot of stuff involved in a lot to consider. And people who don’t know anything about reading any kind of animals really shouldn’t be commenting.

Lavender
8/3/2022 05:12:55 pm

it is a big deal he called you a puppy mill, he NEVER visited your farm, sue him, for slander. he is runing your buinsess, His followers are sending fake bad vile reviews of your buisness on google reviews girly

Dooley
8/4/2022 05:11:33 am

And you're not a lawyer, so you should shut up. It's not slander to have an opinion.

Kim
8/3/2022 10:04:22 pm

https://youtu.be/oTrb0ROWTQ0


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    • About Us
    • Letter of Recommendation from Our Veterinarian
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  • Maremma Sheepdogs for Sale
    • Available Maremma Puppies >
      • Juvenile and Adult Maremmas For Sale
      • Veterinarian's Letter of Recommendation
      • Maremma Testimonials
      • Maremma Visitor Policy
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      • Puppy Questionnaire
    • The Prancing Pony Farm Difference - How We Raise and Train Our Maremma Puppies >
      • Our New Puppy Parlor
      • The Importance of Early Socialization in LGD Puppies
      • Puppies Everywhere! All the places our puppies reside!
      • How Many LGD's do I Need?
    • Our Maremma Sheepdogs >
      • Our Breeding Maremmas >
        • Simba
        • Sevro
        • Pax
        • Pegaso
        • Gianna
        • Marcella
        • Marisa
        • Celeste
        • Polar
      • Maremmas in Training >
        • Calypso
        • Serena
        • Electra
        • Diana
        • Circe
      • Non-Breeding Maremmas >
        • Olaf
        • Genevieve
        • ET
    • Maremma Litters - Past & Present >
      • May 2022 Litter Polar x Sevro
      • May 2022 Litter Marisa x Simba
      • February 2022 Litter Celeste x Sevro
      • December 2021 Litter Gianna x Simba
      • October 2021 Litter Marcella x Sevro
      • May 2021 Litter Olaf x Genevieve
      • February 2021 Litter Simba x Marcella
      • February 2021 Litter Sevro x Polar
      • December 2020 Litter Sevro x Gianna
      • September 2020 Litter Olaf x Carina
      • August 2020 Litter Simba x Polar
      • January 2020 Litter Olaf x Carina
      • 2019 Litter Olaf x Genevieve
      • 2018 Litter Olaf x Genevieve
      • 2017 Litter Olaf x Genevieve
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      • Vaccine and Parasite Protocol for Our Maremma Puppies
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    • Feeding Mini & Dwarf Baby Goats
    • Housing Does & Kids
    • Goat Parasites
    • Pneumonia in Goats
    • Goat Hoof Trimming
    • Milking Dairy Goats
    • Our Dairy Goat Milking Parlor
    • Clicker Training Goats
    • Disbudding Mini & Dwarf Goats
    • Nigerian Dwarf Goats
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    • Dairy Goat FAQ's