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Originally Posted by Kathryn_V

OK... I'm responding to the First post;

I say hats off to AKC! Breeders and Exhibitors can no longer operate in the "better than" bubble! Not if we want the support of the "general public".

With all of the anti-breeder laws being pushed in our states, I personally have spent more time than I care to admit writing letters and speaking at meetings against those who would like to see an end to breeding Cats and dogs. Its the support of the General Public, the mix breed dog and cat owners that most of us NEED!

Bringing them into the AKC is a perfect way to expose them to the pedigreed world and thus gain support.

The CFA has a group Called "Household Pet" Its wonderful to see all of the household pets show for rosettes and ribbons and points and they too receive regional awards at the end of the season, its so much fun! And the Families who show get to see the world of pedigreed cats from a whole other view! Its a wonderful opportunity!

I'm very excited that AKC is doing this! I really do hope it happens!

I might be missing your point but regardless if the AKC allows mixed breeds into some competitions, responsible breeders will never support the breeding of mixed breeds. Before anyone yells at me, we all love them but they shouldn't be bred. It doesn't matter how cute, how sweet, how smart, there is not the decades (in some cases hundreds) of years experience to have the knowledge to breed mixes responsibly and safely. I think the responsible breeders should be in the "better than" bubble because they are better than someone breeding and having no idea what they are going to get.