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Originally Posted by Buster Brown  Yes I agree with your points. My concern though is there are champion show breeders whose dogs may physically fit the standard but are genetically unhealthy. These dogs become the desired breeding stock. There should be greater genetic oversight and breeder accountability in their genetic testing for these "Champions" required by the AKC and Breed clubs. I really admire those breeders who know their lines and take responsibility for genetic testing as they truly have the breeds best interest at heart. Champion Purebreds Kicked Out of Crufts Dog Show For Poor Health http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/10/sp...anted=all&_r=0
My heart goes out to Archonis. Yes he is not breeding to better the breed. He is breeding her to have a link to his wife who he lost under tragic circumstances. |
In the past, that's why I wouldn't get a purebred dog, I only got dogs from shelters, not rescues, pounds, because I didn't want a purebred dog. I have since learned that there are many breed clubs who take the job very seriously of protecting and preserving the breed, and there are many great breeders who actually study breeding and go to classes to make sure that they have the knowledge necessary to protect their dogs while whelping. Furthermore, the YTCA has been one of the leading breed clubs to encourage breeders to do CHIC testing. CHIC stands for Canine Health Information Center and it’s goals include being able to work with parent clubs in the identification of health issues for which a central information system should be established. Find more about CHIC testing here:
http://www.caninehealthinfo.org/chicinfo.html
While I understand Archonis wanting to keep connected to his deceased wife, I think putting his dog in harm’s way by breeding it is not the way to do it. I've talked to many really good breeders and you'd be surprised how scared they are each time there is a breeding, the more experienced they are, the more they realize all the things that can go wrong.