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Originally Posted by JeanieK  It is not as black and white as people make it seem. There are show breeders that will breed dogs witgh health issues, and there are what you refer to as BYB's who do not care to show, but are concerned about the health, and do take responsibility for their puppies. They are constantly trying to better their own breeding stock.
It is a real challenge for NON show breeders, because if they don't show, show breeders will not sell to them, period. So they have to just try to find the best stock that they can and build their own lines.
It's not the showing that determines a good breeder from a bad one. It is the responsibility you take. |
I AGREE with your post...BUT what I have observed in these many decades is...when a breeder has no connections to show breeders, avoids attending shows to spectate or show...the quality if the dog suffers.
Line up all the breeders in America and it is simply IMO a matter of percentages...more show breeders are dedicated to the betterment of the breed then non-show breeders...