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Originally Posted by shyorkies I personally think a (reputable) show breeder consist of:
I am new to the show world, but I am very lucky to have three wonderful reputable show breeders right out my backdoor! I spent alot of time trying to learn from them to do everything right!
A (reputable) show breeder is one that does everything right by the breed! One who studies their pedigrees and the genetic defects that come in the breed.. They are (reputable) breeders that breed for the standard of the AKC breed and take their dog/dogs into the conformation ring.. They are proud of what they have produced! Their dogs are treated as members of their family and are not locked into a room or cages 24/7.. They are very picky about what they breed, they do not just throw two dogs together for a litter of puppies.. They do the proper research needed to breed a excellent litter of puppies.. They spend many many sleepless nights taking care of mamas and puppies.. They always place their pet puppies into loving homes only! They enjoy every minute in a showring spending time with their dog just having fun.. They never take out a loss in the ring on their dog!!! They never ask for a reward, this is their passion and they love every minute of it!
I can only honestly tell you about myself.. I LOVE my dogs and they are my life! My days are spent with them, they are free to roam in my home and lay where they like! I spend my days grooming them, playing with them, training them, going to the vet and most of all loving them! They are not like my children, they are my children and are always treated as a loving member of my family!
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Well, I am glad to hear you say this, I know a few "reputable" show breeders who goes the extra mile also. Plus, they have pointed and just about finished their dogs in the show ring. Then, I know some who go to shows don't point and who have almost 30 dogs, and call them dog 1, and dog 2..so on and so forth! So, I guess repurable "show" breeder is in the eye of the beholder, just like broker, or breeder.
