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Originally Posted by bchgirl  Can I ask why there is such an objection to the word rare? Are there numbers available for how many parti's in the US?
There are supposedly 4500 biewers in the US. They are recognized by rare breed associations. I just don't understand why it is frowned upon to use rare as a description. |
There is a difference between a rare breed and the term "rare" use in color variation. There are several rare breeds, and they have to go through a process before they are officially accepted by the AKC.
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Many of the "rare breeds" are being recorded in our Foundation Stock Service (FSS). This service is provided by the AKC to help new breeds develop and establish breeding records. It does not mean the breed is AKC recognized. It does mean there must be some parent club that is organizing and working on having the breed recognized by the AKC. American Kennel Club - Frequently Asked Questions |
Some of these clubs have a goal and purpose in mind, beyond selling dogs.
Using the term "rare" when describing a fault is what some object to. It's similar to other marketing terms, such as "teddy bear" "teacup" "doll faced", for these marketing terms, have is no official definition, and are just used to sell dogs. One could say that droopy-eared Yorkies were a rarity, should they be advertised this way? Many of us think it's unethical. I have no problems with people calling a Biewer a rare breed, there is a definition for that, I don't believe everything they call a Biewer is a Biewer that's why it's important to get more that one club's opinion.