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Originally Posted by jencar98  I think there are exceptions to this Nancy, I'm personally aware of a couple of different breeders that are not showing, I would categorize as good breeders. Now "great breeders" are few and I wouldn't use that adjective for most of the breeders I'm aware of, even if they do show. I believe to be a great breeder takes much more than being committed to showing dogs or even "loving" the breed.
I would prefer a breeder show but I don't think it's absolutely necessary in every case to be considered a good breeder. And, kennel blindness takes place often within the show world, even show people would have to agree I would think.
OP...I am aware of the purpose for showing, it's an assessment of breeding stock. |
Agreed. My husband thinks that this kennel blindness that you speak of happens with dogs and horses alike. Many people build a name for themselves, and all of a sudden, people have an assumption that all show quality dogs will produce show quality pups. And with the name, puppies get sold for a higher price margin because of 'who' rather than the quality of the dog. Not all cases are like this, but it does happen.