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Originally Posted by Fantastic49  so if a breeder is with the YTCA, is an exhibitor and a breeder, does that automatically mean s/he is a reputable breeder? other than the obvious red flags, how can you tell whether a breeder who shows is a "good" breeder? what separates the ok from the good and the good from the great? |
No, in this world they are very few absolutes. I wish it were that easy, just to say, go to this club and you are ensured of finding a reputable breeder, but you still have to do research about each individual separately. I think any breeder can produce a pup with health problems, and what the breeder does after this, is what makes the difference, as to whether they are reputable or not. I'm just trying to give a slight guide to pricing. So many people assume YTCA breeders are outside their price range. The real truth is that breeders who are YTCA members are often as stringent as rescues on placing pups, and this is the biggest hurtle for most people, not the price.
Concerning your question on, "What separates the ok from the good and the good from the great" would make a great thread in itself! I know I've talked to some great breeders who have much higher standards for breeders and what they call great, than I do.