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Originally Posted by BamaFan121s  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????? |
I dont think that most reputable breeders, or as you say "perfect" breeders are worried about competition(except in the show ring!LOL) or loss of sales as that is not the reason they are breeding. Most of us already have waiting lists of people that are wanting a puppy and they dont mind waiting for a great quality pup. Most of the, as you say, "perfect" breeders got their start by having a mentor first, studying, researching, learning about the breed before ever breeding a litter. Then they start with excellent quality dogs and go from there. Most of the quality dogs that they start with are co-owned by the breeder/mentor.