[MyFairLacy]

Originally Posted by Sugar's Mom

did you ever consider that there are people that just are not interested in showing. doesn't mean their dogs can't. i have three right now that are not on my website and any of the three could "try' it in the show ring if I were inclined and had the money to show them. you are so full of misinformation that it just overshadows the good things you say. I really think that since you don't show, nor do you breed that you shouldn't even be giving advice in these types of threads. of course i also realize that opinions are like buttholes. everyone has one. and you are certainly welcome to voice "your opinion" on what breeding should be all about. Were it not for an average breeder, I am sure you wouldn't have your baby in your avatar. Did she come from a show breeder? if not, according to the things you are saying, you have just helped another BYb stay in business by purchasing her.

I did say that if the dog isn't shown, it should at least be evaluated by a show breeder or judge. Obviously not everyone is going to be interested in showing, but the dog should at least be evaluated to meet the standard. I never said anything about her having to show the dog anyway. I said the dog should be show-quality (ie. would do well in the show ring IF shown). And just because I don't show or breed doesn't mean I don't know anything about it. I've had conversations with both cat and dog show breeders, and all of them have had basically the same outlook and purpose to breeding...and they all say the purpose to breed is to better the breed. I've also been a member of dog and pet-related forumes other than YT for years and have gained a TON of knowledge about the show world and what a reputable breeder is. And no my dog did not come from a show breeder. She was given to me as a gift for Christmas three years ago. And no I don't believe she came from the best breeder out there, but I didn't buy her. And she's a WONDERFUL pet, I think she's adorable, and I love her more than anything. But I can see her faults. I wouldn't trade her for anything though.