The Unseen Truth Behind “Those Eyes” of Balihara Ranch Kennel

by | May 30, 2024

In the world of dog breeding, there are those who breed for love and those who breed for profit. Today, we delve into the heart-wrenching story of Balihara Ranch, a kennel that has been under scrutiny for its unethical practices.

The owner recently posted a photo of a 15-year-old Entlebucher dog that came from her kennel and had passed away. The caption read, “those eyes”. It was a strategic move to portray an image of longevity and care about the dogs she has produced. But is this the reality?

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The Unsettling Truth

Balihara Ranch has produced approximately 3,000 puppies so far, averaging 25-30 litters and 150 puppies per year (all the breeds she breeds). These numbers are staggering, raising questions about the welfare of the dogs involved. The dogs at Balihara Ranch kennel are not pets; they are commodities, traded without a second thought for their wellbeing.

“Those Eyes” – A Closer Look

“Those eyes”, wrote the owner of Balihara Ranch, but we ask her:

  • Doesn’t the look of such eyes bother you when the approximately 70 dogs you have currently in the yard look longingly at you, crave your attention, and dream of a little love and a life outside the cages?
  • Doesn’t the look of such eyes bother you when you sell your puppies through intermediaries and resellers?
  • Didn’t the look of such eyes bother you when your approximately 200 dogs, which you have owned so far and only served as commodities, were looking at you?
  • Didn’t the look of such eyes bother you when you produced almost 3000 puppies and sold them as goods?
  • Didn’t the look of such eyes bother you when you cruelly and unethically mated many of your own females 8 times in their lifetime, and they only served as a puppy machine for you? Jana, do you still remember Voulez Vous from Balihara Ranch, Kataleya from Balihara Ranch, Lavinia from Balihara Ranch, Aira Essi, Fantasy iz Blagorodnoho doma, and others which you squeezed up to 8 times as puppy machines?
  • Didn’t the look of such eyes bother you when you were mating the immature females that you stole their youth from because of your desire for profit? Jana, do you still remember Fantasy iz Blagorodnoho doma, Yessica II. from Balihara Ranch, Alpha Omegga from Balihara Ranch, Ilyria from Balihara Ranc,h and others that you mated when they were only 15 months old?
  • Didn’t the look of such eyes bother you when you got rid of dogs that were unnecessary and no longer fit into your breeding program?
  • Didn’t the look of such eyes bother you when you neglected the basic socialization of the dogs, and they went to the breeding evaluation scared and mentally broken?
  • Didn’t the look of such eyes bother you when you didn’t provide basic health care to your dogs, and you took them to the breeding evaluation in poor condition?
  • Didn’t the look of such eyes bother you when you mated one of your females again less than two months after giving birth? When puppies from this female hadn’t even gone to their new homes, and you mated the female again? Jana, do you still remember Mirabilis from Balihara Ranch? You mated her only 55 days after having puppies. Didn’t Mirabilis look at you like that then?

…and we could go on with more examples.

Jana, wake up and stop using dogs as commodities!

Conclusion

The story of Balihara Ranch kennel is a stark reminder of the dark side of dog breeding. It’s a call to action for all of us to be more vigilant, to ask questions, and to demand better for our four-legged friends. Because behind “those eyes” is a soul that deserves love, care, and respect. Let’s not forget that.

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