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Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly  Maybe doglovers today could concentrate less on absolute perfection of breed & whether we can any of us can easily locate a great, healthy pet with relative ease & think more about the dogs themselves who are being used to breed the finiest, healthiest pups possible. On forums & websites, I see a lot of concern about the breed standard, health, pedigree & all of those things in a pup we might purchase but still not much discussion about what the actual lives of the breeding dogs are like. That pregnant female somewhere in the finest of reputable kennel facilities who had a wonderful stud of the finest lineage bred to her:
What is her daily life like? Has she ever been on a picnic with the family, taken to visit relatives or friends? Does she help open presents at Christmas? How much time does she get to walk & enjoy the neighborhood beside the person she loves most, go out for a car ride, play tugowar or fetch, take a trip to the pet shop for new toys with her mommie, drowse by the fire on a rainy evening with the family or cuddle up on the couch next to her beloved owner, stroked & told how much she is loved? Or are the breeding dogs' lives the easiest forgotten and put to the backs of our minds in our pursuit of our own wonderful pet? |
What I can tell you is myself and other show breeders I personally deal with have fabulous set ups and wonderful care and socialization for their dogs. Think about it, how well would a dog show if it was not socialized or cared for? NOT!! And they certainly carry on in good care for them once out of the show rings. usually bitches that have been in a breeding program are spayed, dentals taken care of and sold for often not a lot of money to a nice pet home. For it to be able to transition to a nice pet home it is best if it comes from a nice home.