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Originally Posted by Mardelin  What you've heard is somewhat correct. The accomplished breeder knows how to put two dogs together to reach their goal, this comes with knowing their lines backward and forward. And yes, you're lucky if you get a good show dog out of every 6 litters. And it's also known to have a great breeding program you need a minimum of 4 bitches.
I don't think a newbie buying a true show quality dog should be a leap of faith. What a newbie should be doing is studying breeders/pedigrees and then choosing their mentor. Not to the first person that will sell them a dog on open registration. |
Mary, when you say 4 bitches, are you meaning 4 bitches from completely different lines and, if not, is there an ideal as to how much the pedigrees should intersect? Sisters, half-sisters, Aunts, any relationship?
Also, I agree with your last statement above. It's just that, in my mind, a newbie wouldn't be one who could really study breeders and pedigrees with a good understanding, so that prompts my 'leap of faith' comment. I guess that begs the question, "what is a newbie" as pertains to this subject.