I needed to read Websters def again...sometimes we attribute ethic's to our practices with people and care of animals...but it goes so much further...and too many feel it only applies to the show breeder who is producing show dogs.
Ethic's can be taught...all things can be taught, then the breeder decides how they will proceed. Some do not know to do better until educated in ethical practices.
So, bottomline as I see it is this...if a breeder commits to abide by the AKC standard for the Yorkshire Terrier they will not deviate from standard colors in order to be considered ethcial.
Let me throw this out...can an AKC breeder use stock that is not standard in quality?
Can a breeder ethcially label themself as a "pet" breeder to avoid adhering to the standard? |