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Originally Posted by dudley1984  Though not aimed at improving the breed, per se, my breeding is not harming it. All I ask if for you to consider the possibility that good professional breeding, for profit, can ultimately improve the breed by cutting into the puppy mill market, which is truly deplorable and detrimental. You want respect for what you do, and I want the same. |
I am not one to condemn responsible breeders that do not show. When I started raising Yorkies I was all to familiar with the show scene and I know how political and cut throat it can get but I still enjoy going to shows. I have met some very nice people there and they have been very helpful to me. To me, honestly, I think showing is more of a ego trip for many of them but in a way I cannot blame them, especially if they are showing and finishing their own home bred dogs. No matter what you do in life you should strive to be the best at what you do. Anyone can go buy a show dog, hire a handler and make it a champion but to me the real satisfaction would come from breeding and finishing my own dog. It may never happen but that is my goal. Unless you are breeding perfect dogs (which I don't think exists) then you should always strive for perfection even if it seems unattainable.