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Originally Posted by kalina82  I agree that the UKC does serve a purpose. i did not know about the handler thing until tonight. Its great that newbies can show UKC and gain experience in the ring. For anyone who is thinking big for the future it serves as a great jumping off point.
what do you think about this part i stated earlier:
"The majority of breeders on here all show AKC but there are a few that show only UKC even tho AKC is available to them. So these breeders show their dogs UKC and get them championed fairly young because its so easy. These young dogs aren't finished growing and changing (yorkies can continue to change up until 2 years old or later right?). So what happens if the dog becomes a champion at say 14 months old while its still growing and changing and then when its finished growing its not that perfect specimen of the breed? Now this person has this championed yorkie that she wanted to breed but this champion is no longer champion material? its no longer within standard for whatever reason. But she breeds it anyway and proclaims that the puppies are from a champion dam or sire. isn't this misleading to the buyer?" |
I agree but, let me clarify my opinion. There are those breeders that only show UKC to use a Championship as a selling point, usually uneducated buyers are fooled by it. Then there are those that have attempted to break into AKC, however, did not have the patience to go the long but sure way to obtain a show dog from a reputable breeder. I understand that, it's just the American thing, we want things now. However, these people usually change their goals and end up taking the proven route and end up in AKC. And if they don't well some will continue to breed to fulfill a pet market and that's ok too, if they are doing it correctly.