I've been biting my tongue on this post, but I feel that I need to put my two cents in.

First of all, no reputable breeder ever "needs" to give a pup away.

Secondly, I have never seen an ugly dog at the humane society.
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I have a Box Tortise that I have had for 6 years and she's still only around 7inches long and 5 inches wide (shell).

I can only imagine what that poor little Beagle had to endure if that is the way that childs mother let him treat a strangers dog. Sad! That woman had no idea how easil...

I've got another "stupid people story" for ya. Once while visiting the vet with my dog, who was a 110lb Akita, a woman, her 3ish year old child, and a little