Wow. That was very enlightening. I have wondered why breed clubs allow and encouraging the breeding of deformities that create health problems. The flat nosed dogs that have horrible breathing problems, the bull dopgs with heads so large the puppies all have to be delivered by c section, etc.
They operate under the theory that if something is good then more is better. giving no thought to the problems that are being created along the way.
Perhaps it is all in an attempt to "Better the Breed". Show breeders should focus on meeting the standards, not exceeding them.
It is good to see the show breeders take some heat. Maybe us non show breeders don't look so bad after all. We just want to produce nice healthy beautiful dogs. |