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Originally Posted by BamaFan121s 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.  |
I had this same converstation with a 'show breeder' on the phone. I had the same objections as to why I shouldn't have to show to prove to others or be accepted. Pah! I am not signing a co-ownership it's my dog!..I've said it all.
After a while, she realized she wasn't getting through to me, and finally said. "That's NOT why you show, you show to measure your breeding program". The light bulb turned on and I thought she's got point. From that conversation forward, I view showing or exhibiting in a different light.
Did she sell me a puppy? Nope. Now that she said that, my plan is to work with what I have. And measure my progress by showing, then improve when neccessary.