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Originally Posted by cj125   I was searching for the definition of "breeder" and below is what I came up with. The highlighted words were already there - I just cut and pasted. I did edit a few lines out. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Breeder A breeder is a person who practices the vocation of mating carefully selected specimens of the same breed to reproduce specific, consistently replicable qualities and characteristics.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dog breeding is the practice of mating selected specimens with the intent to maintain or produce specific qualities and characteristics. Breeding relies on the science of genetics, so the breeder with a knowledge of canine genetics, health, and the intended use for the dogs attempts to breed suitable dogs. Purebred breeding Mating animals of the same breed for maintaining such breed is referred to as purebred breeding. Opposite to the practice of mating animals of different breeds, purebred breeding aims to establish and maintain stable traits, that animals will pass to the next generation. By "breeding the best to the best," employing a certain degree of inbreeding, and selection for "superior" qualities, one could develop a bloodline or "breed" superior in certain respects to the original base stock. However, on the other hand, indiscriminate breeding of crossbred or hybrid animals may also result in degradation of quality. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Backyard breeding The term backyard breeder is a general term used in the USA to describe people who breed animals without selection for important genetic traits. Usually describes those who allow animals, particularly dogs or horses, to procreate regardless of physical or genetic health as opposed to breeders who intentionally screen and select their brood for important characteristics. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ My personal opinion is that... Anyone "can" breed... but not everyone is a "'breeder". Just because you "can" do something... doesn't mean you "should". |
I too think this is an excellent post! It clearly states the difference between purebred and mixes and doesn't put anyone in a bad light, except fot the BYB and puppy mills (sorry but they deserve to be put in a negative light). I think it helps to illuminate that a good breeder, whether for mixes or purebreds, puts thought and effort into their selection process which is an indication that this person assumes the responsibility of the outcome. Whereas BYB and puppy mills don't put much thought and can have an negative outcome from a breeding (sick puppies
) without taking any responsibility for it. Again, great post!!!