I've heard of two reputable AKC show breeders later convicted on felony animal cruelty charges for running pup mills to support their show expenses-there will always a few bad apples in every bunch.
I got one of my dogs from a large kennel that many here would not support because
1) they breed multiple breeds
2) they fly pups out
3) they sell pets to those who will buy them to support their show costs and maintain the expense of retaining many show dogs.
3) they now breed and sell designer dogs due to market demand
4)they will sell on full registrations
Do I agree with how they do every aspect of it absolutely not.
I do understand how their personal need to not be hypocritical and their religion supports their choices in business practices.
Do I put them in the same category as a pup mill no-they are clean, well cared for, fully staffed, and they beleive in health first temperment second and conformity third, for their pet dogs they sell.
Anyways I agree some people do become hardened by the show ring in the aspect their focus becomes betterment of the breed solely and not on the individual dog it's just a different way of thinking that can change some people-it's basic psychology, obviously it by no means affects everyone involved, I'd bite my tongue before i said it affected the majority without some serious first hand research. |