The "Stud" book is closed. There are no first generation crosses of OEM with ASD being produced and we are in the 9th generation. IF you are seeing advertised American Mastiffs that are first generation please let me know. THey are not Flying W AMerican Mastiffs and they are not recognized by the AMBC. My health claims are backed up by my warranty which is the same warranty that all of the recognized breeders use. My adopters seem to find this satisfactory and I have not had any complaints. It is these kind of inflammatory statements claiming that we are somehow trying to bilk an unsuspecting, ill informed public that has made me so wary about participating in these public forums. Instead of receiving some tolerence for trying to do things right uninformed people attack. I have not advocated my dogs here, I have not advertised the breed. I have not denigrated any other breed or breeder. I have tried to answer questions and offer information. I have yet to figure out why this topic stirs up such emotional response. Do they think AM breeders are out there calling attention to all of the faults and difficulties of other breeders. WE are not, every breed has faults, not every one is a potential adopter. I have owned about 14 different breeds in my lifetime, from minature dachsunds to AM's. I have loved every one of them and recognized the good and the bad about each. I make it a point to interview each potential adopting family extensively, Do each of you? We pick out the puppy that based on 8 to 10 weeks of observation in our living room (where they are born and raised) are best suited in temperament for the adopter. Do your breeders? Or do they allow you to walk in and try to pick the best puppy for your family in 30 minutes or so. Remember this is a choice that will last for 10 to 15 years. Will your breeder take the dog back if after 5 years it's personality changes and becomes unsuitable for your family. Did your breeder require a spay/neuter agreement so as to prevent unscrupulous people to breed any old way they want? Who approved the breeder? A club with thousands of dogs and breeders or a council of dedicated breeders devoted to ensuring the best possible conditions for the puppies and the best possible genetics. THere are thousand of questions hat need to be asked before selling or buying a dog. Believe me if you don't ask me the right questions you won't get a dog from me. I live with these puppies, I feed them around the clock,, I medicate them, I sleep with them . If you are trying to buy one of my dogs because it's the cool thing, or because they look good you won't get one from me.
That's my rant for the day. Come visit me or one of the other breeders talk to us get informed first hand not through second hand info or message boards full of people with their own agendas. After you do that then criticise me or castigate the breed from your experience. But be prepared with facts, not suppositions or agendas or prejudice.