From: kathleen.brewer@cutting.hou.tx.us (Kathleen Brewer) 
Newsgroups: rec.pets.dogs
Subject: Dog Club informational ads
Date: 10 Nov 92 07:29:00 GMT
Distribution: world
Organization: The Cutting Edge - Houston, TX - 713-466-1525
Reply-To: kathleen.brewer@cutting.hou.tx.us (Kathleen Brewer) 

TO: prager@mdd.comm.mot.com

DP>Most dog clubs claim as part of their charter to provide education to the
DP>public on the subject of dogs. Breed clubs too are usually active in providi
DP>education, though mostly on their specific breed. Recently our local paper
DP>ran an ad for puppies. A number of people inquired about the pups and then
DP>called myself or other members of our regional breed club. It seems the peop
DP>who ran the ad are selling unregistered (for at least two generations) puppi
DP>and have not done the checks that are normally done by conscientious breeder
DP>They are also alegedly maligning the regional and national clubs; claiming
DP>they restrict membership and fix prices. Right!
There are some clubs that do this, I believe the Cavalier Club is one of
them.
 DP>Some say it's their business.  Caveat Emptor. Others claim the
responsible DP>breeders should do something. The consensus is to run a
simple ad with our DP>clubs name and secretaries phone number. It is
hoped that potential puppy DP>buyers will see the ad and get in touch
with the club for good information.
The Boston Terrier Club I belong to runs ads in Dog Publications, with
the clubs name and for more info call....We also set up a booth at the
Astrohall Show every year with info about the breed. We do get several
calls a month from people wanting information.

 DP>This idea has caused something of a rift within our club.
We've never DP>advertised before; making this look like a true kneejerk
reaction. In my DP>opinion, I disagree with what these people are doing
but I can't stop them.
You can call the local SPCA and lodge a complaint, they are required to
investigate all complaints. If the conditions they are raising the dogs
in are not good they can be shut down.
DP>I've never seen club ads in newspapers but I'm
told they are not uncommon. DP>Will placing an ad such as I've described
be construed as informative or DP>simply vindictive?

The Rott Club runs a ad in Dog World that simply state before you buy
please write for information on the breed. There reason is Rotts are not
for everyone and the more info you have the better prepared you will be
if you decide to purchase one. Also the hope that you will join the
National Club they have a very specific ethics agreement.

As far as running an ad in the newspaper this could get very expensive,
most breed clubs can not afford this I know the 2 I belong to can't. Try
running you ad in a free local dog publication. In Texas we have Pet
Press and Pet Magazine. Both are free to the public and can be found in
pet stores and vets office through out Houston. They charge a minimal
fee for running the info. Also if you have a local dog newsletter, we
have Cannine Classified, Anne allows breed clubs a small section for
free. Also try cable, most areas have a free calander of events you
could list your meeting date and time and invite people who want more
information. You need to have a knowledgable membership chairman for
this.

Good Luck,
Kathleen Brewer@cutting.hou.tx.us
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