So Sad :(

[Diva]

I'm not sure to what level one needs to go to keep the trust of a breeder these days, it seems if you make a mistake that is it.

I'm not sure this one is a 'these days' kind of issue really, I imagine a lot of breeders would have felt the same whatever decade it happened in.

[Diva]

I'm not sure to what level one needs to go to keep the trust of a breeder these days, it seems if you make a mistake that is it.

I'm not sure this one is a 'these days' kind of issue really, I imagine a lot of breeders would have felt the same whatever decade it happened in. It's good she can accept it and move on.

[Little Gifts]

Tunagirll please tell your sister to do two things. One - If she and her child have asthma then it is important to know what their triggers are so they can be managed. People die from attacks. And Two - given she is after a family pet, she should look for a breed of dog that is suitable to her family, household set up, activity levels, etc and work with the breeder to identify a pup that is the right fit, ie a dog with the temperament or attitude that her family will love and care for for the next 10+ years. Colour is the last thing that people should use to choose a pet. Just my opinion of course but I think focussing on colour can mean a person misses the right dog for them.

I hope it all works out for her, but seriously she needs to know what her asthma triggers are regardless of what she does with the dog situation.

[tunagirll]

Tunagirll please tell your sister to do two things. One - If she and her child have asthma then it is important to know what their triggers are so they can be managed. People die from attacks. And Two - given she is after a family pet, she should look for a breed of dog that is suitable to her family, household set up, activity levels, etc and work with the breeder to identify a pup that is the right fit, ie a dog with the temperament or attitude that her family will love and care for for the next 10+ years. Colour is the last thing that people should use to choose a pet. Just my opinion of course but I think focussing on colour can mean a person misses the right dog for them.

I hope it all works out for her, but seriously she needs to know what her asthma triggers are regardless of what she does with the dog situation.

The asthma situation has been closely monitored and managed for a long time. It's actually as a result of her carefulness that this happened. She is sad about it but I think if she could go back and do it again she'd still make the same choice.

In regards to the home pet, she's already done the homework. She adored this dog and the breed was a perfect fit. She isn't obsessed over colour, just doesn't want to feel like she is 'replacing' the last one or confusing the kids (they are all under 5).