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Originally Posted by Nancy1999  While I'm sure there are some lousy breeders with the AKC, and that not all of them are "good" breeders, in my opinion there are NO good breeders with the other clubs mentioned. One has different standards for what they considerer to be a "good" breeder, and I realize that my standards are very high in this regard, but the first thing absolutely necessary before breeding would be to do a massive amount of research on the subject, and if the breeder hasn't even learned in his research to start breeding with the best dogs possible and the best registry, than that's one huge mistake on his part. This is my opinion you are entitled to your own on what makes a good breeder. Do any of these other registries have Parent Clubs such as the YTCA or do they breed to standard? I'm pretty sure the answer is No. |
You are entitled to that opinion and I respect that. I disagree, but respect it nonetheless.
I understand your points and realize that they are very valid, important concerns.
Again, the 'best dogs' and the 'best registry' and the 'best breeders' are opinion, nothing more. There are many CKC dogs out there that are far better representation of the breed than AKC dogs that don't even resemble what a Yorkie is by definition. I do not know what every registry uses as their standard...I know most use the standard set forth by the AKC/YTCA, but I can't speak for every single one out there.
There are AKC breeders galore that don't breed to the standard as well. This is a BREEDER problem...nothing to do with the registry.
For the record, I agree that AKC is the organization that paved the path and continues to do so. I just don't think that a responsible, ethical, good breeder can be made or broken due to the registry they choose alone.
But again, arguing about registry was not my intent in posting--it was just to correct the statement regarding kennel inspections, which has been explained and done at this point.