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Originally Posted by WinstonMom  And I started off as a backyard breeder, I bought the best dogs I could,but I couldn't convince anyone to sell me the dogs I really wanted. I was educated regarding the breeding and whelping process, I didn't hesitate to get vet care for my dogs, but I wasn't showing and didn't care about the breed standard. The light came on for me when I tried to buy a girl with breeding rights and the breeder asked me "Can you think of any reason to breed a dog that is not a Champion?" and I couldn't think or a darn thing that wasn't a truly selfish reason. I don't really 100% agree that every breeding dog has to be a champion, I won't bypass a female with structure just because I don't love her coat,for example, but every breeding dog should IMO be an excellent example of the breed.
Audrey |
I agree with you 100%. Not every dog has to be Champion, although that is what I strive for in my breeding program. But, I do believe it should be a great speciman of the breed. And if a dog is structurely sound, I'm not going to throw the cake away because the icing isn't perfect......Coat can be fixed. The last female I took out in the ring had everything, however, she lacked a Major to finish. Circumstances in my life prevented me from finishing her, and she was approaching 3 years old......I bred her. I wish circumstances would have been different, she deserved the Championship title....So, maybe one of her offspring will make it.