I would think people purporting to improve the breed would want to stud their dogs out to those just starting out (breeding). Keeping the dog within a tight circle doesn't improve the breed overall, it just keeps a small circle of dogs within standard. People are going to breed their dogs whether people like it or not. There are many exceptional Yorkies (exceptional in health, looks, standard) that aren't owned by "famous" breeders. These dogs are also the ones that should be bred (keeping with the 'improve the breed' talk). Not everyone wants to show, has the time, etc., etc...the fact that their dog hasn't pranced around a show ring does not make that dog substandard but apparently it leaves those bitch owners left only to breed to a like male, which may or may not be substandard (by a lot or a little). It seems to me I hear (read) over and over again here that show breeders won't stud their dogs out to the non-show breeder. Are these breeders - again, purporting their desire to "improve the breed" - actually taking the time to evaluate these dogs before saying no or is no the pat response when the hear the dog has never been shown? If the latter is correct it seems mighty contradictory to me.
Not everyone wants to adopt a dog either. I do realize often times a quality dog is given up for people's personal reasons, but the average dog is given up because it is anti-social, sickly, vicious, etc (and no, it's not always the fault of the owner, like people, there are sometimes just bad dogs out there). People shouldn't be made to feel bad because they don't want to take on a dog that has problems (regardless of fault), telling someone who is thinking about breeding and trying to educate themselves should not be told to go adopt a dog, as clearly that's not what they want. Just seems silly to me, if someone isn't asking "where can I adopt a dog?" then why suggest something completely off the mark of the question.
The response that yes, one could breed a dog over 7 pounds if it's genetics/history/etc is taken into consider is an appropriate response.
I don't get it that's all. If someone asked, "do you like the color blue" and someone responds "Bananas are good to eat" --- people are left scratching their head...huh?
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