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Originally Posted by Parti Peanut  Breeding a healthy animal is by far the most important thing. I have to say though that the standards that are set by some breed clubs have caused a lot of problems for certain breeds. Some have been bred to standards that will not allow them to welp pups naturally or have breathing problems trying to breed for that pug nose. We (humans) have decided what characteristics we want in specific breeds and IMO it is not always a benefit to the breeds health. |
True like Bulldogs. But I don't support those dogs. Only standard I really care about because I have pets . Is the breeding practices. I want healthy as I can possibly find. If I'm buying a puppy on the cheap then I home they are doing a good job. But Yorkies,Partis ,Brewers ppl are asking $2k plus there better be some reason I'm paying that much. Well breeding practices isn't a 'Standard" just ppl who are showing dogs breed for health. ...usualy because htey want there next champion. They aren't selling show puppies. But you may benifit from the breeding practices...Maybe not but I would rather take my chance there then from someone who just wanted puppies and is selling them for the same price