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Originally Posted by JeanieK  Hobby Breeders
We are not show breeders--- we put health and temperament before looks, we don't care about the ribbons
We are not puppy mills----- we do not mass produce, money is not our objective
We are not back yard breeders---- we have researched our breed and breeding practices and continue to learn, the health and welfare of our dogs comes first. We research and choose our breeding stock carefully, And we take responsibility for our puppies.
This is not to start an argument, it is to clarify exactly who we are.
Many people believe that if one is not a show breeder, they are either a puppy miller or a byb. We are non of the those. We do it because we love it and we love our dogs.
Our dogs are more than a status symbol or a dollar sign. Just like with any other hobby, we do it because we love to do it. We get our gratification from just having the dogs and raising healthy puppies, and improving on what we do. |
I agree with that too.. my daughter is a jr.handler and we decided to show one of our dogs,so no ribbons or wins yet, hopefully one day that will come, she is just doing it for fun. is ok with me if she ever decides not to do it at some point, will I keep breeding my dogs, probably once a year like I been doing.. just for the love of my dogs and the benefit of the breed..
hugs,
Carmen in nj