relative and partner got a lab puppy 2 years ago, did the whole FB survery for naming it posted every development, photos etc. and then a few months later gave it to relative's mum (in ireland so they dont see it) because it was too much to cope with. personally i think that was a fair thing to do as they have a young boy who has an as of yet undiagnosed condition that can become life threatening at any point and can need to be in hospital for months at a time. mum stays in hospital with little boy and dad continues to work full time. this has been their life since little boy was born 4 years ago so why they got the dog in the first place i will never know.
however, they have just posted another fb update looking name suggestions for a new female springer pup that they will be getting in 2 weeks and when one of their friends says she will be getting a springer pup when her own pup is older, relative says she will let her know if she breeds her in future!
i just cant understand what is going through their heads. they cannot commit to a dog. their little boy is only a few months out of a long hospital stay, they know his condition is likely to be lifelong and that he can take a turn for the worse at any time. but to even think of breeding the dog!
it has pissed me off seeing it. just had to vent. i know it's nothing to do with me. not my dog or my family but i feel sorry for the poor thing.