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Originally Posted by kjcmsw  Sorry, even a business that isn't making money is still a business, and not a "hobby" (in the sense it is used here/breeder's claims to imply they do it never assuming the possibility of a profit). Not everyone chooses to show their dogs, thus if they are breeding (and yes, many non-show people do breed high quality dogs, where they've spent a good deal of money on buying the best breeding pair, often times producing "show potential/quality" pups) barring problems, eventually could make a profit from the sale of the pups. There's nothing wrong with recouping your costs, and nothing wrong with actually making a profit off a particular litter.
Did I make money off of my litter? No, but I also spent a lot of money on high quality dogs/proper care/testing, etc., etc. Could I, at some point actually see a profit? Yes. So if I did, would my dogs be any less quality for that? If I personally choose not to show at this time in my life, are my pups any less 'show potential'? No. Don't get caught up in the verbiage of some people. Look at the overall facts. Remember showing one's dogs is a choice. Would I like to do that someday? Yes (& I am diligently studying the show aspect), but I can't show at this time, it's the way it is, not some sinister plot to breed willy-nilly. |
Now I understand your issue, you think what is termed a hobby breeder is someone who doesn't show, breeds and sells puppies. Well, there are different terms for different things I guess but most show breeders consider themselves a hobby breeder as they are not in it as a business.
I guess although you have never been in the show rings and don't know much about show breeders I would surmise, but know it all, I wish you luck in your endeavors as you produce show dogs but don't have the experience of the show rings.