I think a show breeder is any breeder who shows her dogs, being a show breeder in itself does not impress me in the least because people show for different reasons. If it's part of an overall program designed to produce healthy dogs, that meet standard, then I'm impressed. I really think it's important that show breeders have the highest ethical standards and when they are also members of the mother club, or at least follow their guidelines carefully, and strive for excellence they win my respect, admiration, and gratitude. Some breeders seem to believe that it's more important if you have produced your show pup from scratch, but I see no problem with obtaining the best breeding stock possible, and producing wonderfully healthy beautiful dogs. Hiring a handler seems irrelevant to the process, some people are better suited to this part, and enjoy the actual showing, and others would hate this part, but could still be wonderful breeders. |