nothing to do with winning an argument or to be controversial its to do with the dogs, I have some experience with mixed breeds including cockers but my main is weimaraners hence my post as I know these better than cockers.
Yes my comment re them being perfect is in jest -sadly.
I really cannot understand why anyone would not want someone to be prepared for the worst case senerio, no dog when its come through rescue NO MATTER WHOSE is going to fit right in. There is an article that was written by someone from the times that I think is well worth reading, these are the sort of people who think with their heart and not their head, its not about rescues but about a puppy.
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment....icle5119269.eceI would say the same about a rescue dog and dogs inparticular that have been through the potential trauma of being a puppy farm dog or breeding bitch/stud and I distinguish between the two because the majority of 'breeding bitches' are not necessarily from puppy farmers.
I do find it a pity that the majority of the dogs looking for homes on this particular forum are mainly ex breeders from MT there are lots of cockers out there looking for a home it would be nice to see a few more of those publicised and not just the puppy farm / irresponsible breeders cast offs.
All I am asking is that people think carefully about the committment that might be needed and I would ask that of any rescue dog but these inparticular because they have gone through enough already - REALLY is that so much to ask?