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Originally Posted by QuickSilver  I guess I don't understand why a good breeder MUST show? It would seem to me that you could be an unethical breeder who shows, or a hobby breeder with great lines and a good eye. |
A good reputable breeder must show to have their dogs evaluated by a judge, in order to have their breeding program confirmed for excellence, IMO. Although, I do know some that show (don't breed) simply because they love the sport.
This is true:
"It would seem to me that you could be an unethical breeder who shows, or a hobby breeder with great lines and a good eye." However, if you're an unethical breeder whether it be a show breeder or hobby (byb) breeder, means you're in it for the money to be made. That's not to say reputable exhibitor/breeders don't make money, but it's not normally their only source of income. And, most reputable breeders,I know even if they never made money would still do so, because of their love and devotion to the breed.