r u kidding me? - Page 2

There is much more to the story. I'm not the one being outed here, I have nothing to hide. End conversation.

Go on about this privately from now on, my suggestion.


Let us know how the dog is doing whoever has him. Genetics are sometimes a royal .......

Agree...private discussions better between two honorable people. Evidence favors genetic cause....age and extent of damage...

Sorry to keep this thread going but just a question about the xray. Are those elbows or? Have not seen elbow xrays before so sorry if that is the most stupid thing you have read today.

LOL, yep, elbows. Definately, up there with "Who is buried in Grant's tomb"? 

LOL, thanks beetree. Guess I am so used to seeing hips and the dog placed that way that it was confusing. Appreciate your patience lol. :)

Well, you know what (some) of the men say, we need patience since we are unable to whack them over the head to make a point, same with our dogs.

I train my man with high value food rewards. :D Patience is vital too though. :P

Question - why don't buyers make sure the parents of the dogs they buy have CERTIFIED clear elbows and hips? Like begets like. Would that apply to this dog?

Not a day passes that one can't find ads here for puppies out of parents with no xrays or any other healthy clearances or lames excuses why they can't pass but are nonetheless breed worthy.  Still they manage to sell them for decent prices. IMO if you don't require the minimum when you buy a dog then shame on you. It is and always will be buyer beware.

The dog will be fine, as I will allow him to be nothing less than that, if anyone is actually concerned about him as opposed to the mere thought of some juicy gossip.  He is with me, he is safe,  and will be getting the care he needs and deserves.  TH's post, given the circumstances,  was a bit of a surprising leap to conclusions. There sure is a lot of jumping to conclusions and assuming going on around here.  I think Rik must be some kind of genius. But then, he's been in the dog world a long, long time and there are things you can only learn that way, as I am learning now. 

Never assume you know what's going on. Even when you think you have all the facts, you can be shocked. I know I have been!  Best not to speculate at all, lest you look like a fool later on.  My grandfather used to say "believe half of what you see and none of what you hear."