[megansmomma]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

I'm always preaching about breeding to standard, and I get lots of flack for it. People tell me that "Just because my dog isn't some fancy show dog doesn't mean that he shouldn't be bred". I always get the feeling people think I'm some kind of a snob because I suggest people only support the best of breeders. People constantly tell me "Who's the YTCA anyway, they are not GOD that can't dictate what should be bred and what shouldn't be bred". The article you posted gives some really good reasons why breeding to standard is so important. WE GOT A PROBLEM, millions of dogs are being killed each other, and the majority were produced by backyard breeders. If you don't breed to standard you are a BACK YARD BREEDER, no exceptions!

Please everyone stop supporting back-yard breeder's desire to make a few extra dollars, just so you can save a few extra dollars. If you don't have enough money to buy from a quality breeder, save up for it, or check out a rescue. The dogs that are easiest to place in rescues are those that meet standard, and that should be enough reason why everyone should only support those breeders who breeds to standard. However, I hope when choosing a rescue you open up your heart because in the case of rescues, it isn't important if the dog meets standard, you can set your own standards here.

Thank you for your post! I knew this article would hit a cord with you.