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Originally Posted by AMD  How does a breeder set goals for him/herself? I know the standard discribes the perfect dog, but what are some of the goals you set out for? I want to become a breeder, but how can you get anywhere without knowing where you're going. Obviously breeding to the standard, and perfecting lines, but it seems like there would be more precise goals. What am I missing? |
No you aren't missing anything. Breeding healthy, happy, well structured dogs is the most important thing a breeder can do. Each breeding that takes place is fixing something that you'd like to improve on. It can be a topline, it can be a front or a rear, ear set, coat color, lay back, tail set.... Remember there is no perfect dog. The standard is describing what you are striving for.