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Originally Posted by txshopper73 Maybe I've got the rose colored glasses on but I'd like knowing that there are show breeders out there that will take serious people under their wings and teach them all that they know. I've been fortunate to know some very sweet people that are willing to educate us and hold nothing back.  |
Kimberley~ I couldn't agree with you more!
I've been reading all this info on Biewers because I find it interesting. But I am starting to get a feeling of imposed inferiority? for lack of better term.
I am now, more than ever, thankful that I had and still have the opportunity to work with such a wonderful breeder in all my studying who respected my goals and steered me in the right direction.
I don't claim to be even closed to the most experienced all-knowing breeder on this forum, but from time to time I tend to get the feeling that those of us who breed but don't show are not considered "equal" to those who do. I don't show because I choose not to. Does that mean that I don't know what quality of Yorkie should be bred? No, it does not. Does that mean that my goal and concern is not "to better the breed?" No, it does not. Does that mean I am irresponsible and in it just for the money? No, it does not. It just means that at this time in my life, stepping in the ring is not something I care to pursue. However, I don't think that neccessarily makes those of us who do breed without showing any less dedicated to what we do. I feel like sometimes its looked at like "If you are not going to step in a ring and do NOTHING but this, you are not worthy of breeding at all."
No one or no one comment in particular, just snips of things here and there. Just kind of disheartening is all. I know how hard I work at what I do and to see it discredited and so easily dismissed because I don't step in a ring is very upsetting is all.
