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mohawkmalli · 07-30-2008, 10:41 AM

[QUOTE=BamaFan121s;2144332]Meaning the breeder has no concern for what happens with the dog after it leaves their home? Is THAT a quality you'd actually WANT a breeder to have?
Sure, many WILL educate themselves and do right by the dog...but what about those who don't? How else can a breeder protect the dog and the breed in general?

I respect your opinion as I do everyone's, but I have to agree with Pat on this one. If you spend decades perfecting your lines, all it takes is one breeding of a good dog to a poor one to produce a bad representation with who knows what genetic defects...and the 30+ year dedicated breeders name is stuck to that for all eternity.

I think that only some of it is to protect the breed and that some of it is fear of competition especially if you purchase locally....I would just like to know how these "perfect" breeders got their start?????

07-30-2008, 10:41 AM	#85
mohawkmalli Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Maryville,TN,USA Posts: 185	[QUOTE=BamaFan121s;2144332]Meaning the breeder has no concern for what happens with the dog after it leaves their home? Is THAT a quality you'd actually WANT a breeder to have? Sure, many WILL educate themselves and do right by the dog...but what about those who don't? How else can a breeder protect the dog and the breed in general? I respect your opinion as I do everyone's, but I have to agree with Pat on this one. If you spend decades perfecting your lines, all it takes is one breeding of a good dog to a poor one to produce a bad representation with who knows what genetic defects...and the 30+ year dedicated breeders name is stuck to that for all eternity. I think that only some of it is to protect the breed and that some of it is fear of competition especially if you purchase locally....I would just like to know how these "perfect" breeders got their start????? __________________ Mommy to Mohawk Malli