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Originally Posted by yorkie-gems  I understand AKC show breeders wanting only perfect show dogs, that fit the standard. However not everyone shows their dogs. I don't, and don't care if my dogs are perfect to them or not. They are perfect in my eyes, and that's all that matters.
These standards are meant for the show ring, not for your average pets... which is what he will be, providing he makes it of course. |
That belief is very in-correct, albeit a common one. Breed standards are for all breeders who wish to breed correctly in order to a)maintain the health of the breed b) maintain the temperament and working abilities of the breed c) and an overall breeders guideline in what to look for in your breeding animals.