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Originally Posted by gracielove  Belle:
All that does not change the fact that the true science of breeding good, true to standard, healthy, purebreds does not change. When you start accepting less than standard OR extreme dogs in your breeding program you are degrading the breed not only in conformation but in health and temperament.
There ARE people who are breeding better dogs. They may not make it to the nationals or Westminster but they have the best looking, healthiest dogs in their breed. They are not making fancy deceptive websites to advertize their kennel, you won't find them easily in a google search but if a person takes the time to educate themselves about true, quality, purebred breeding they will also find out how to find some really nice looking, healthy, purebreds at a reasonable price. |
Many of us prefer rather than spending exorbitant amounts of money trying to get to Nationals that are thousands of miles away from our home town. To put that money into training, securing working titles, taking courses etc. And there is the ever present health testing that needs doing.
If I had all the money in the world, I would show up to every National; but I don't. I sometimes just fly out myself, to see what is up and coming, and to re-new old ties with friends.
When I get my next puppy, the training costs alone, will be upwards of $240 a month. This is training 3x a week with two trainers. This is irrespective of whether she will eventually be bred or not.
Then the winter conditioning costs which are mainly for the indoor pool I take all my dogs to, will be added on top of this.
You all know the health screenings and their costs.
I would much rather spend time to show under judges that are renowned for their knowledge of my breed. Get my CH from them, and forego any try to be No.1 dog in the country. Go to Eukanuba etc, and all Nationals that mean extensive and (expensive) travel and show costs.