Who out there owns a purebred dog?

[Tommy_Carcetti]

If so, I was wondering how you felt to be the owner of a creature without a soul, bred merely for the purposes of showmanship and not for human companionship. As an owner of a mixed bred that I got at a shelter, I have to say I'm disgusted by anyone who owns a purebred dog.

[blue neen]

1. We have a rescue dog, AND we have a purebred.

They are both wonderful companions, and neither one of them would be judgmental of you.

[TZ]

2. ruh roh!

:popcorn:

[Tommy_Carcetti]

3. Scooby Doo. A purebred Great Dane.

Yet another example of how the media loves to propogate the image that the only dogs worth owning are purebred. When was the last time you saw a TV show or movie about a mutt?

[TZ]

6. Benji!!

[Tommy_Carcetti]

8. Benji sadly took a backseat to Lassie in terms of popularity.

That purebred bitch....

What? She's a bitch, a female dog. C'mon!

[hobbit709]

4. Most of ours were mutts, but Bebop was purebred

and one of the sweetest dogs ever.

[redqueen]

5. Yeah? Well what if they got it as a rescue?

What then, smart guy?

[Tommy_Carcetti]

10. A noble act, perhaps...

...but it still doesn't solve the fact they are taking possession of an animal without a soul.

[smirkymonkey]

47. All mutts, somewhere along the line, are the product of two pure

breds. So where along the line do they acquire a soul?

[lukasahero]

57. Why would a purebred dog not have a soul? eom

[Tommy_Carcetti]

60. Because they were bred not out of love, but rather to be marketed as goods.

Thus, they are not truly a pet in as much as they are merchandising, like a car.

[Tuesday Afternoon]

7. "without a soul"

does this imply that it would be the perfect companion for the atheist..................

[av8rdave]

9. We have Bichons, because Mrs. av8rdave is allergic to nearly any other breed or mix

I have never been a little "barking rat" dog fan, but they are actually great dogs. One of ours is from a Bichon rescue program, the other from a breeder. We had another that passed away in '08.

Human companionship is what they're best at. Loyal, affectionate and they want to please.

Guess that's pretty disgusting.

[Tommy_Carcetti]

11. An animal bred not to make someone sneeze?

Oh my....

[av8rdave]

13. they weren't bred for that purpose, but that's how they are

No dander.

Next thing you know, they'll be breeding dogs for their appearance. They you'll have heartless "owners" (what a dominant, abusive term!) "training" these poor creatures into behaviors not intended by nature.

I mean, come on...dogs were meant to crap where they want and pee to mark and communicate. Who are we to interfere with the natural order of things and impose cruel restrictions on these poor creatures?

[Brickbat]

12. I do. I think.

He's a collie. He was a year-old stray we got at the shelter. We're pretty sure he came from a puppy mill and was either dumped or escaped because he's not perfect.

We've gotten all of our dogs from the shelter. Two were mutts; this one's all collie. While I agree that dogs don't have souls, I'm happy that this collie came into my life.

[mcollins]

14. What a load of poo poo.

Elitist hatred much?

I have a purebred Lab we got at a Garage sale for 50 dollars. You think that this creature is a soulless golum? Not only do you show your intolerance of people, you show a lack of intelligence and feeling.

[Tommy_Carcetti]

16. You bought a Lab at a garage sale?

It's sad that an animal has no more depth to it than that used lamp you carried along with it. But that's how it goes with purebred dogs.

[mitchum]

15. I'm even worse; I have a designer dog

[Tommy_Carcetti]

17. Designed with everything except a soul.

You think he/she has the ability to actually love you? Don't fool yourself.

[mitchum]

45. I'm no fool; her self-interest is quite evident

I have no doubt that she would eat me

[easttexaslefty]

65. Are you insane or is this an april fools joke?

[Texasgal]

18. My purebred was a rescue

from a puppy mill. He is a purebred Boston Terrier... He was rescued from horrible conditions.

So fuck you and your disgust!

[Tommy_Carcetti]

20. While I admire you for your nobility,

the ultimate blame rests on the breeders who propogated the situation of purebred dogs.

[Texasgal]

21. Ummmm DUH!

Why do you think we rescued him?

[Tommy_Carcetti]

Then you are part of the problem. nt

[Texasgal]

48. what problem?

Rescues?

We rescued him because he was in a fucking puppy mill and being abused... HELLO!! Do i need to spell it out for you or did you just assume that I rescued my dog because he is a purebred?

Assumptions really suck... You should investigate your problem with that.

[Rabrrrrrr]

19. Oh, that's simple - out of the set of 'all people' it's the subset 'people who own a purebred dog'

[Tommy_Carcetti]

22. Why not?

People deserve to know the truth that a dog intentionally bred for the purposes of breeding is incapable of actually "loving" them.

[motely36]

23. Fuck You Tommy!

You better watch your back the next time I am in Baltimore!

:mad:

[Tommy_Carcetti]

24. Good thing I moved to Florida, asshat. nt

[motely36]

27. Whatever

I am sick and tired of all the so-called progressives on this site telling me what I can and cannot do! If you don't like it, tough!

Olive Garden happens to be one of my favorite restaurants, I shop at Wal-Mart every day, and I own a pure-bred dog.

So you can take your holier-than-fucking-thou attitude and shove it up your ass!

:argh:

[Tommy_Carcetti]

31. Earth to Motley36:

Owners of purebred dogs ARE elitists.

Idiot.

[motely36]

36. Welcome to my ignore list

dumbass.

[Tommy_Carcetti]

38. Ohh, how will I ever be elected homecoming king now?

It's okay, I'll just trash you to everyone else and you won't know about it.

[motely36]

40. Now I remember why I am pro abortion

The world would be so much better off without people like you. Go play in a traffic circle.

[Tommy_Carcetti]

43. I'll see you in hell.

But not your dog, because your dog has no soul to go to heaven or to hell.

[TZ]

41. Homecoming king? Are you trying to take Symarip's title away

from him? UNREC ASSHAT!!! :rofl:

[Tommy_Carcetti]

42. No, I'm not coming in between you and your boyfriend Symarip. nt

[TZ]

44. My boyfriend?

Perhaps...I've noticed he seems to take a lot of interest in any Star Trek threads in the lounge. I think he wants to go with me to a convention but is too shy to ask...:rofl:

[Dr. Strange]

25. I hope your mutt burns in hell.

:loveya:

[Tommy_Carcetti]

26. Whatever.

Like your Tales of WTFery were ever actually funny anyways. All they did was empower the cliquish nature here at DU. "Ohh, look at me, Dr. Strange wrote about me!"

[Dr. Strange]

29. I only wrote about DUers who I've seen naked.

[Tommy_Carcetti]

33. What the fuck is wrong with you?

You eat paint chips as a kid or something? Shit....

[Dr. Strange]

34. WTF is wrong with eating paint chips?

I don't knock you for eating your HFCS mayonnaise. Leave me with my paint chips, you judgMENTAL bastard!

[Midlodemocrat]

52. DUDE!!!! STFU~!!!!!!!

[JonLP24]

28. Are you serious?

A dog, purebred or not, needs someone to take care of him/her. I've had both kinds and they were all loving dogs.

[redqueen]

30. What if a dog just prefers to only mate with other dogs of its own breed?

[Tommy_Carcetti]

32. Well, it might not be soulless, but...

...it would be racist. Or breedist. Or whatever, you get my drift.

[bluesbassman]

35. Did your mutt piss on your cormflakes this morning?

My souless little Pug didn't piss on mine, so I'm gonna have a pretty good day.

Hope yours gets better.

[Tommy_Carcetti]

37. At least my mutt looked up with me with love in his eyes.

Sorry your pug is incapable of doing that.

[redqueen]

39. Big Al says dogs can't look up.

[flvegan]

46. "Owns" a purebred? False question.

My dane is a purebred, though severely genetically flawed. I sure as hell don't "own" him though.

[Heidi]

49. I agree with everything you said except your bullshit "without a soul" premise.

Just because _you're_ disgusted, doesn't mean a so-called purebred creature has no soul. They're as loving and lovable as any other creature and are not responsible for the misdeeds of those who bred their predecessors.

[Dr. Strange]

55. Exactly. Purebred dogs have souls, just like any other dog.

The only living creatures that don't have souls are people who constantly post about their latest act in MafiaWars. Or people from Switzerland.

[Heidi]

59. If I weren't a proper southern woman

and a pacifist, I'd haul your smart ass out to the woodshed for a sound thrashin'. Or somethin'.

[Demoiselle]

50. We have two rescued purebreds at the moment.

Your post is a joke, right?

[Midlodemocrat]

51. I do. AND, I bought her from a petshop. Fuck off, hater.

:rofl:

[TZ]

53. You know, Punkers is supposedly a purebred.

As she is a homewrecker maybe there is something to his theory....

[motely36]

54. says the woman who eats at Cracker Barrel

:eyes:

[Tommy_Carcetti]

61. Then you are what is wrong with modern America. nt

[lukasahero]

56. You're kidding, right?

I don't currently "own" a purebred dog but I volunteer with a Retriever rescue group. While I'm glad you found your dog at a shelter, others can come to us for "purebred" dogs who are also in need of rescue.

Perhaps you could save your disgust until you understand the circumstances by which the person came to "own" the dog?

So I'm not sure why you think all purebred dogs were bred for show. The vast majority were bred for work.

[Tommy_Carcetti]

62. Show, work, it doesn't matter.

Unless the dog is bred naturally without regard to breed, it is incapable of loving its owner and only looks to the owner as a source of food and shelter, nothing more and nothing less.

[LynneSin]

58. I like where this thread is going....

[easttexaslefty]

63. do you think they're no purebred dogs in shelters?

We have 3. Judgemental much?

[Tommy_Carcetti]

64. Purebred dogs in shelters are part of the problem...

...not the solution.

[JoDog]

66. Actually, our Cairn Terrier

is a purebred AND a rescue dog. He was bred to be a show dog, but because of medical problems, never went into the show ring and could not breed. Had it not been for the work of Cairn and West Highland Terrier Rescue of Illinois, he would have been put down at about 3 months old. It rescued him and raised money for the surgeries he needed. Sam is now 7 years old, and every bit the delightful, slightly stubborn spark plug that most small terriers are.

BTW: the rescue group that saved his life is run by a woman who breeds and shows both breeds. For her, helping these dogs and finding them homes is her way of repaying the joy and yes, profit, these breeds have given her over the years.

Don't judge dogs or people by their bloodlines. You have no idea of the journeys that either may have taken to get to where they are now.

[driver8]

67. Is this post an April Fool's joke?

If not, it is one of the most fucked up things I have ever read on DU!

[Tommy_Carcetti]

68. I think someone has a new signature on DU!

:)

[goldcanyonaz]

69. What a elitist attitude. Reminds me of the Walmart vs Target wars.

I'll file this under "crock of shit"

[Tommy_Carcetti]

70. I had an uncle who fought in that war. What division were you in?

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=105x9316536

[goldcanyonaz]

71. LOL! Sorry, should have known. DUH! Forgive me.