Crysti_Lei Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Don Burke ... ruDe knoB its almost too perfect Lmao ......only you could think of that ......love it I cannot claim it as my own, it came up on DOL around the time he was on the Kerri-Anne show... i just love it to bits LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toy dog Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 (edited) Don Burke of Burke's Backyard is picking a fight. He wants to highlight cruel practices that some pedigree dog breeders use in puppy 'farms'. has anyone noticed that he seems to be contradicting himself, he is applauding "puppy farms" and how good they are yet saying that pedigree dog breeders have puppy farms??????????? so which is it, what is his point????? Edited June 28, 2011 by toy dog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Good point Toydog! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oskar & Zsa Zsa Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Meh...Today Tonight.....A Current Affair.........Don Burke.............what's the difference, they all churn out diatribe designed to capture the limited imagination of the lowest common denominator!!!! Does anyone really take any credence in this stuff, or is it like most of these things yet another storm in a tea cup. Regardless of outcomes from any populous action or law changes, those who are reputable breeders need never worry! I have one pure pedigree Hungarian Vizsla and one indeterminable, but highly suspected, adopted German Shorthaired Pointer. Both brilliant dogs. The point being, the breeder I finally got Oskar from (the Vizsla), could not have been a more knowledgable, caring or wise breeder. From selection of lineage to matching of pups and the way she looked after the mum & litter was amazing. Any regulatory checks would fail to identify any health, inbreeding or living condition failures or flaws. I would imagine most who are beeders like this are the same. Are there those out there who perhaps are not as considered in the way they breed, possibly yes. But, for the most part, I see breeders out there as mostly wanting to genuines maintain and improve the breed in all respects. Don Burke and his comments, views and media representations do nothing to alter my percecptions and most intelligent people will come to the same conclusion I would assume. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toy dog Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Are there those out there who perhaps are not as considered in the way they breed, possibly yes. But, for the most part, I see breeders out there as mostly wanting to genuines maintain and improve the breed in all respects. Don Burke and his comments, views and media representations do nothing to alter my percecptions and most intelligent people will come to the same conclusion I would assume. yes i agree 100%, anyone with a bit of knowledge under their belts will know about genetic problems and how it affects dogs irrespective of their origin - cross or pedigree, its more about the "humans" and what care they take to produce healthy dogs. People with intelligence know how stupid don burke sounds because if he knew about dogs, really knew, he wouldn't be saying all this rubbish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevorne Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Meh...Today Tonight.....A Current Affair.........Don Burke.............what's the difference, they all churn out diatribe designed to capture the limited imagination of the lowest common denominator!!!! Does anyone really take any credence in this stuff, or is it like most of these things yet another storm in a tea cup. Regardless of outcomes from any populous action or law changes, those who are reputable breeders need never worry! I have one pure pedigree Hungarian Vizsla and one indeterminable, but highly suspected, adopted German Shorthaired Pointer. Both brilliant dogs. The point being, the breeder I finally got Oskar from (the Vizsla), could not have been a more knowledgable, caring or wise breeder. From selection of lineage to matching of pups and the way she looked after the mum & litter was amazing. Any regulatory checks would fail to identify any health, inbreeding or living condition failures or flaws. I would imagine most who are beeders like this are the same. Are there those out there who perhaps are not as considered in the way they breed, possibly yes. But, for the most part, I see breeders out there as mostly wanting to genuines maintain and improve the breed in all respects. Don Burke and his comments, views and media representations do nothing to alter my percecptions and most intelligent people will come to the same conclusion I would assume. I always treat the above TV shows as comedy's. What else could they be? But I do know people who believe everything on them, and are convinced every tradesman is ripping off the poor old pensioner. And every dog breeder is doing bad things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dory the Doted One Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 Yes, but that lowest common denominator often backs the RSPCA and agrees with everything they say...cos...well...They CARE don't they? They are the RSPCA. So it does matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogcop Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Are we talking about the Gardener(very loosely).This is the same guy that insulted the old long standing and extremely well respected Gentleman (70+)that was incharge of the Mt.Macedon Gardens.He was instructed to leave I don't believe that show went to air in the format that it was supposed to.I think the producers were good gardeners too.Don't worry too much about him he will shoot himself up the butt so just wait for it and enjoy the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galahgalah Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Are we talking about the Gardener(very loosely).This is the same guy that insulted the old long standing and extremely well respected Gentleman (70+)that was incharge of the Mt.Macedon Gardens.He was instructed to leave I don't believe that show went to air in the format that it was supposed to.I think the producers were good gardeners too.Don't worry too much about him he will shoot himself up the butt so just wait for it and enjoy the moment. Don Jerk ...always was one always will be one ..a Jerk with a shovel and a self destructive wish ..let him do himself in... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetSitters Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 (edited) 'toy dog' timestamp='1308891784' post='5373409'] is it possible to explain more why you think the GSD breed survey is bogus Yes, in order to breed a GSD of correct temperament and structure and maintain the breed's integrity, the Germans have put a stringent testing process in place to ensure that non compliant dogs are not bred with faulty traits reproduced. The GSDCA here in Australia who are supposed to uphold the German testing process only complete a 3rd of the requirements of the German Breed Survey which allows faulty traits to slip through what effectively is a quality control net and be reproduced to the detriment of the breed. The German requirements isn't easy and takes a lot of work and/or money to train, prepare and pass such a survey which is probably too hard for the average GSD breeder to undertake so the GSDCA don't do it, hence easy for the breeders, but detrimental for the breed. Personally I would be surprised if the majority of highly rated Australian show dogs had the integrity to pass a German breed survey to be honest and would suspect a large number of our breeding stock put to the test would potentially fail? What's Don Burke got to do with dogs anyway, isn't he supposed to be a gardening expert Edited July 2, 2011 by PetSitters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 'toy dog' timestamp='1308891784' post='5373409'] is it possible to explain more why you think the GSD breed survey is bogus Yes, in order to breed a GSD of correct temperament and structure and maintain the breed's integrity, the Germans have put a stringent testing process in place to ensure that non compliant dogs are not bred with faulty traits reproduced. The GSDCA here in Australia who are supposed to uphold the German testing process only complete a 3rd of the requirements of the German Breed Survey which allows faulty traits to slip through what effectively is a quality control net and be reproduced to the detriment of the breed. The German requirements isn't easy and takes a lot of work and/or money to train, prepare and pass such a survey which is probably too hard for the average GSD breeder to undertake so the GSDCA don't do it, hence easy for the breeders, but detrimental for the breed. Personally I would be surprised if the majority of highly rated Australian show dogs had the integrity to pass a German breed survey to be honest and would suspect a large number of our breeding stock put to the test would potentially fail? What's Don Burke got to do with dogs anyway, isn't he supposed to be a gardening expert He fancies himself as an expert on most things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toy dog Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 'toy dog' timestamp='1308891784' post='5373409'] is it possible to explain more why you think the GSD breed survey is bogus Yes, in order to breed a GSD of correct temperament and structure and maintain the breed's integrity, the Germans have put a stringent testing process in place to ensure that non compliant dogs are not bred with faulty traits reproduced. The GSDCA here in Australia who are supposed to uphold the German testing process only complete a 3rd of the requirements of the German Breed Survey which allows faulty traits to slip through what effectively is a quality control net and be reproduced to the detriment of the breed. The German requirements isn't easy and takes a lot of work and/or money to train, prepare and pass such a survey which is probably too hard for the average GSD breeder to undertake so the GSDCA don't do it, hence easy for the breeders, but detrimental for the breed. Personally I would be surprised if the majority of highly rated Australian show dogs had the integrity to pass a German breed survey to be honest and would suspect a large number of our breeding stock put to the test would potentially fail? What's Don Burke got to do with dogs anyway, isn't he supposed to be a gardening expert thank you for explaining that. yes mr burke is an expert on everything haven't you heard?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetSitters Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 'toy dog' timestamp='1308891784' post='5373409'] is it possible to explain more why you think the GSD breed survey is bogus Yes, in order to breed a GSD of correct temperament and structure and maintain the breed's integrity, the Germans have put a stringent testing process in place to ensure that non compliant dogs are not bred with faulty traits reproduced. The GSDCA here in Australia who are supposed to uphold the German testing process only complete a 3rd of the requirements of the German Breed Survey which allows faulty traits to slip through what effectively is a quality control net and be reproduced to the detriment of the breed. The German requirements isn't easy and takes a lot of work and/or money to train, prepare and pass such a survey which is probably too hard for the average GSD breeder to undertake so the GSDCA don't do it, hence easy for the breeders, but detrimental for the breed. Personally I would be surprised if the majority of highly rated Australian show dogs had the integrity to pass a German breed survey to be honest and would suspect a large number of our breeding stock put to the test would potentially fail? What's Don Burke got to do with dogs anyway, isn't he supposed to be a gardening expert thank you for explaining that. yes mr burke is an expert on everything haven't you heard?? I don't think it's in any way constructive to allow a gardener to comment publically on dogs and be taken seriously, perhaps if the subject is dog's lifting their legs on his flowers there may be a point to his discussion otherwise that would really be the extent of a gardener's dog knowledge IMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsion Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 ah yes, Don Burke.. the man who had the pure bred pug on his gardening show... the same pug who he used as stud... charging exhorbitant stud fees for anyone who wanted to use it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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