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Originally Posted by JeanieK  As was pointed out, it is hard for a non show breeder to buy show stock.
So most, just get the best they can find and start from there to better their own breeding stock
But being a show breeder, in itself, does not automatically make you an ethical breeder. And being a non show breeder does not automatically make you an unethical breeder.Those of us who don't show have to work harder because we don't have the show title to hide behind.Many people out there only show to get that title and them showcase their ONE and ONLY show dog on their webgsite, leading people to believe that they have show dogs.
And let's not forget there are more puppy mill puppies sold than show and hobby/byb/non show breeders sell, all put together.
Ethics cannot be taught, you either have them or you don't. |
I agree it is difficult for non exhibitors to obtain quality dogs. For more reasons that you know. However, this wasn't a problem until about 10 years ago. Exhibitors that cared about their stock and had spent so much time perfecting their lines, got burnt. This is made them very cautious on who they turn their dogs loose to.
I agree exhibiting does not make you ethical or vise a versa.....You have to be born with that quality.
But, I'm confused what do you mean by have the show title to hide behind?
And yes, there are those that show because they think it's going to promote their puppy sales.