The "No dogs but show dogs" viewpoint, is a bit forceful. 'Buy your pet only from a show breeder, and one with Champions as well as breed club membership', There is growing belief that only respectable show breeders have worthy dogs.
Show breeders/ethical breeders so often snobbishly proclaim, "we breed only for ourselves!" which establishes them as the "ethical ideal" by the prevailing "good breeder"standard. Some of these viewpoints are born from good intentions, some from ignorance (show people can occasionally be ignorant too, ignorant of the value of respect, courtesy and kindness),others are simply from a need to feel superior and righteous. "Better" really is both subjective courtesy toward others, being responsive towards clients wishes and priorities, offering gentle education,and caring and respect for human and animal beings. For the moment, we are still free to keep and raise dogs, and even do things not approved of by the breed standard. People should be able to make choices, with or without approval, even with or without good judgement. That is freedom. Factual information, (without emotional hype) representing various viewpoints, and opinions presented as just that, opinions, should all be readily available to help buyers be informed.
Then they can make an educated (if they choose!) choice, their own choice. |