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Originally Posted by SoCalyorkiLvr If you compare the "Old English" standard adopted by the Kennel Club of Great Britain in 1887 and the one adopted by the YTCA here you will notice that the one sentence on temperament that was in the British Standard as written was omitted from the one adopted here.
Now, I know that many show breeders look at temperament but they will breed a Conformation perfect bitch they are not going to show who has a poor temperament to a male with a good temperament to hopefully get a show quality puppy with a good temperament.
The "standard" also says nothing about breeding out life altering genetic health defects, but all good breeders do this automatically because they do care!
The fact that you find slight underbites in the show ring all the time is evidence that the "perfect bite" is difficult to get and is not life altering in many instances. It is these situations that make it impossible for anyone to argue to that this member is irresponsible if she breeds her female to produce pets. There are probably some breeds who have underbites genetically and they are not considered faults at all.
She is not trying to hurt or destroy the breed....and she came here for advice...not to be accused of not caring about her dog or the breed! |
I wish I knew where you come up with this stuff.
Check your facts.
"slight underbites in the show ring
all the time is evidence that the "perfect bite" is difficult to get..." This is an inaccurate statement. It has been observed, not seen all the time. This is simply evidence that there are unethical show breeders.
I think the only one who has been accused of a breech of ethics is you. You continue to defend breeding dogs with serious faults.
AND, lastly - exactly what do you consider "bad" temperament in a Yorkie?
CJ