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Originally Posted by BamaFan121s  Some very good responses above. 
It's not uncommon to see the excuse tossed around that "everyone has to start somewhere." Well, obviously. IMO the difference is in how one starts their program. Do they start it after extensive research, testing, and working with a mentor and excellent vet, and with quality, healthy representations of the breed or by acquiring any two dogs and trying to 'pick it up as they go along.'
The latter is what people generally take issue with. I have never seen anyone criticized for breeding responsibly. |
I HAVE heard that excuse! And it seems to make sense until you highlight the distinction that you've made here. The "why" for the "how" was, I think, what was missing for me! Acquiring a CH. dog through the back door is like picking up a scalpel and, with little or no medical training, expecting to perform heart surgery! It's not the scalpel's fault when the results are disastrous... Or even sub-par. It's the unwise hand that dared to use it!
Sorry, but that analogy helped me to see your point, so I thought I'd share, lol! And thank you!
