 Breeding for Improvement?
Hi guys, I'm no breeder and I think it will take me a score to even start breeding. It's just that, I love the breed and the ring (which I can't wait to join in).
Anyway, in my quest to learn more about the breed I came across breeders of all types. Forums such as YT also helped me alot from learning with actual experiences from you guys.
From those who really love the breed, there's no other acceptable answer when it comes to the reason for responsible breeding. It must always be, to improve the breed.
What does it truly mean to improve the breed? Let's say all specimens are healthy (assumption) for breeding.
I often see pet-quality yorkies (with a pet pedigree) being bred to a champion. Does it improve the breed?
Or both the dam and the sire should have desirable qualities to contribute to the breed?
It's just that I feel saddened seeing champion sired dogs/bitches used in a puppy mill's breeding program (both the small-scale and large scale) and the lines of the ancestors that took years and hard work to improve only go to waste and only used for marketing purposes.
Share your thoughts and opinions. |