> Wouldn't it be nice if "responsible" breeders were choosing for >healthy eyes (and solid structure and temperament and instinct) rather than >perfect markings and ears that tipped over "just so" (with the help of some >tape and some glue and maybe some surgery) and huge coats... That it would. I'm seeing more and more - especially among small breeders - but many of the big kennels seem to still have little to no interest, unfortunately. And then there are the places that claim that normal-eyed dogs don't have a "correct" eye... *eyeroll* And man, do I ever hate ear bracing. I saw a site once that encouraged people to do it with duct tape that had starter fluid smeared on to make it more tacky. XP We're technically supposed to be bracing Blitz's ears as part of our contract, but we just keep "forgetting" to do it. Oooops. LOL Merry _________________________________________________________________ Don’t just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search! http://search.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200636ave/direct/01/