12-17-2009, 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by BamaFan121s  Alright then...sorry for the mistake. 
I consider 'backyard breeders/unethical breeders" to be those that do not do health testing on their stock or the pups that are produced. (Meaning specific tests...bile acid, LP screening, NOT "the vet says they're healthy.") They do not breed dogs that meet the standard or with the intention of achieving dogs that meet the standard. (parti controversy aside) They do not educate themselves on the breeding process and/or work with an experienced mentor first. etc etc They breed for extremely small dogs, or breed mixes, or let pups go way too early, unregistered dogs and no concern for a s/n agreement or limited registration.
IMO, reputable breeders do the opposite...they breed dogs that are good representations of the breed and they strive to achieve the breed standard. They place on s/n contract, are educated on breeding and genetics IN ADVANCE, they have proper health screenings performed and breed to eliminate issues that plague the breed. |  
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