If someone claims to have show quality dogs then just ask them what AKC affiliated clubs they belong to and what breed association they belong to. People who are serious about maintaining the well being of a breed will be affiliated with these groups. Ask about what lines their breeding stock came from. All purebreds came from some good foundation stock but how far they are from that foundation stock will help determine how badly the line has been abused. Ask to look at the pedigree. Any good breeder will be able to email you or mail you a copy. This goes for pet quality as well.
People can claim to have their stock "evaluated" all they want but unless they have bought their breeding stock from a line that has not been contaminated by poor breeding practices then they are just rip off artists. Sadly enough, there are many of them out there pretending to have some new kind of color or type that are the result of a poor mix of bloodlines that gave an off standard result and possibly some serous genetic weakening.
The ribbons can be bought very easily. |