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Originally Posted by oopsmyhalofello  This is a very informative post, I have enjoyed reading. I do have a question that popped in my head while reading however and I am hoping someone can answer it for me please.
Does one have to be a member of the YTCA to show one of their dogs? Are there "clubs" for every breed of dog that is equal to what the YTCA does? I noticed that the code of ethics is on the YTCA website, so does that mean that when someone refer's to a breeder as unethical what they are stating is that that breeder does not adhere to what that club says and/or is not a member? |
You do not have to be a YTCA member to show your dogs.I think that most brreeds have a parent club like YTCA. Example the STCA is the Skye Terrier Club of America. These parent clubs are the groups that set the standard for the specific breed. Unethical can mean different things. A breeder can be unethical in how he/she guarantees a puppy and how it is resolved if there is something wrong. Or, alot of breeders breed unethically by breeding pet quality to pet quality with no consideration to health. Breeders can be unethical by breeding outside the standard for that breed(coat type, unacceptable colors,conformation flaws,etc).
But, each club has its own rules and ,yes, you would be considered unethical if you were a member and did not follow them.