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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, it doesn't. There are good and bad breeders. I've stated in another thread, there are code of ethics and conducts that are put in place for guidelines to the members. However, YTCA does police it's members and should they commit an infraction of rules regulations put forth by the YTCA and or AKC they will be reprimanded/fined/suspended/removed.....
It is stated over and over when looking for your puppy, do your research on breeders. Reputable breeders do not profess to never produce a puppy with problems. What makes them reputable is how they handle said situation.
Now the good, great breeders in the show world have a different definition. What you are describing is reputable/responsible, one that stands behind their dogs.