Has anyone ever had to CULL a dog?

ACOMEAU · Post by **ACOMEAU** » Wed Mar 03, 2004 11:36 am

Bluegrass......AMEN! Thats why I have not said a thing, leave it alone and do your own thing.

Clyde Gott · Post by **Clyde Gott** » Wed Mar 03, 2004 7:29 pm

Bluegrass, I think you're right on target my friend.

Humane is defined as - pertaining to man; human. having the feelings and inclinations creditable to man.

Here’s something to ponder…how does one treat an animal humane without give it human status? What’s next…are we going to “claim” that animals have souls? God made us (humans) stewards over all that we see (including the animals)…may each of us use wisely what He has blessed us with.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Mar 04, 2004 5:09 am

Why is it the whole world has a problem with "culling" a dog when it is to improve the breed, but nobody feels guilty when they sit down to a cheeseburger? I am a woman for your information guest, BUT I believe it is preferable to have a bullet put in the head of a dog rather than have them go back and forth to a shelter, put to sleep, or being dropped off on the road somewhere to starve to death or get hit by a car. When all the options are gone, and there is nothing else you can do a bullet to the head is quick painless and much more sympathetic than dropping it somewhere and hoping it survives. Given the choice I would rather die quick than slow and painfully. It all comes down to this though, a beagle is a dog, but it is also an animal and hundreds of animals are slaughtered everyday so the "humans" can feed......Do you feel guilty about that? Next are you going to save all the cows, chickens, pigs etc. etc. They are all animals, but you were raised to eat and accept that fact without guilt. Same thing applies here, those of us who are comfortable with culling in the above mentioned manner were probably raised that way and to accept it without guilt---Who is to say that is wrong?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Mar 04, 2004 8:57 am

I just wanted to reply to woman who was a guest as well. I said,"Most women feel the same way I do". Not all women.
I personally would never place a gun to one of my dogs head. I don't like meat GUEST!
I think a dog is alot different from chickens, cows, and ect. If you kill you dog are you planning on eatting it GUEST!! I don't see anybody making beagle sausage or beagle steak on the grill!
I believe if you kill something like a deer, chicken, or any of the above, you should eat it. Never waste a animal that you hunt or kill for meat.
I think everyone has their own beliefs on this subject and they feel strongly on the way they believe. I know I do! But I think its going over board comparing human life to a animal. But I will add more to that and say..... I also do not think you should compare a dog to a chicken, cow, or ect......

TickedDog · Post by **TickedDog** » Thu Mar 04, 2004 5:48 pm

I think anyone who owns beagles and plans to keep good breeding stock will have to cull from time to time. If not they are probably not raising good ones only. We have all had a dog that just wasn't worth the feed or kennel space as far as hunting goes. I would however give a dog like this to someone who simply wanted a good pet.

trackman · Post by **trackman** » Sun Mar 07, 2004 7:24 am

I agree it would be easier and nicer to give them away to a good home and I have done so before. I have even driven hours to do so at my own expense. Sometimes though this may not be an option for some people. When it is not an option, how an owner decided to cull a dog is pretty much up to the owner. There are some things in life that have to be done, and sometimes they are not pretty to look at, but necessary to making a better breed.

Alabama John · Post by **Alabama John** » Sun Mar 07, 2004 8:42 am

Apparently Guest, you have never eaten dog. It is not bad at all, and used to be a staple in most folks diets during winters all across America.

It is still eaten in lots of Countries today and is considered a delicacy.

You might have, but not known it if you frequent some Oriental restaurants here in the USA.

Jack · Post by **Jack** » Sun Mar 07, 2004 12:07 pm

I have gave cull hounds away and have them come back to haunt me.

Boomer · Post by **Boomer** » Mon Mar 08, 2004 1:30 pm

Jack,

How did it hurt you to give a cull dog away?

I've given away over a dozen "cull dogs." All were spayed or neutered, so none have ever been bred. I hear from their new owners at least once a year and in some cases every month or two. I get Christmas photos, or sometimes just photos through email. Some still thank me each and every time for the "opportunity" I gave to them and to the dog.

Yes, it's possible they could've ended up in bad homes, and I had some potentially bad homes interested, but a little screening is all it took (just asking a few questions was enough to get some people disinterested because of how much "trouble" it was).

Jack · Post by **Jack** » Mon Mar 08, 2004 4:32 pm

I gave the dog away as a pet. Its seems they have a way of ending up in dog traders hands and then ends up belonging to some fellow that hunts the same neck of the woods as you. Myself, I don't care how you get rid of your dogs.