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Originally Posted by JeanieK  I think you are being very unfair to, what you refer to as BYBs. I prefer "hobby breeder", and I have yet to make any kind of a profit. I breed because I enjoy breeding, but I'm sure not going to get rich from it. I do not breed to all of the YTCA standards, but I do breed healthy, good tempered, well socialized dogs.
Not all "bybs" are created equal, and not all show breeders have the best interest of the breed in mind. they are not doing it for profit, they are doing it for the "Blue ribbon".
Many breeds have health issues due to the selective show breeding. If the dog is a champion on the outside, many show breeders do not care what is going on, on the inside.
Judges know that dogs with flat faces have breathing issues, yet the flatter the face the more likely they are to win the ribbons. GSDs crouch because their hind quarters are weak, GSDs of the past did not have that crouch. King Charles Spaniels have weak hearts deafness and siezures due to their flat skuls, but the flatter the skull the better the chance of winning.
So to all of you who do not know better, don't let the title "show breeder' fool you.
There are good and bad hobby breeders and good and bad show breeders.
In fact many show breeders have quit showing because they did not like the way the breed was going. But they enjoy breeding so now they are considered BYB's. |
When I say backyard breeder, I mean one small step up from a puppy mill. I think the general consensus is that a small home breeder is the polar opposite of a puppy mill, and my point is that a backyard breeder is not a good place to buy your dog from either. These dogs may live in a person's home, but this person has spent little time studying about the breed, and breeding. They sell their pets to anyone with the money and don't care if a yorkie is not the right match with that particular family. They tend to breed whatever they have on hand, accidentally or on purpose. Hobby breeding, on the other hand, is the type of breeder I choose to support. Hobby breeders love reading and learning about their hobbies, they always want to learn more and hone their skills. Hobbies are a passion, but few people make money from them, and should never be the goal for the hobby. I don't believe just because someone doesn't show they are a backyard breeder. I'm only saying that many loving dedicated breeders find good homes for their exbreeders, and we should not judge someone as a breeder, just because they rehome retired breeders.