This is a GREAT thread, thank you YorkieRini for yet another good one! Here is my $.02 worth.
To Themselves: Breeders and Showers have a huge investment in developing their lines, both in time, research and $$. They have the right to and should closely guard their investment.
To their Buyers: They have the responsiblity to see that every registered pup sold meets the standard of what ever organization they represent (AKC, CKC. etc.), is healthy, and they fulfil any commitment made to the buyer.
To the Dogs they sell: They have the obligation to make every possible effort to see that each is placed in an environment where they will have a good life -- good food, love, medical care, etc. etc. etc.
Most of the general public don't realize how much time and $$, hardwork, and heartbreak goes into "developing a line". It isn't something that happens overnight nor does it happen without a lot of trial and error. And .... when you get the exact look, personality, etc. you are looking for, then comes the time when you have to start over and introduce new blood to prevent inbreeding.
Add to this the responsibility to do no harm to the breed and WOW..... what a huge undertaking. |