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Originally Posted by yorkieK9trainer I understand what you are saying and I actually agree, however...
showing a dog under any kennel club organization doesn't guarantee that those dogs are "worthy" of producing. Those dogs need to be presented under different judges and DO WELL in the ring before it should be bred. There are PLENTY of people who actually spend the money to show and don't do well and I've seen dogs out there that are better from "back yard" breeders than those. Not to say back yard breeders should be encouraged by any means, but showing your dog isn't always enough. The judges need to agree that any particular dog conforms to standard.
ps You can have a genetically defunt dog (that isn't displaying any symptoms) that shows well and STILL shouldn't be bred.
Just my two cents!
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I didn't mean to imply that all show breeders are ethical, or that their dogs are worthy of breeding. That is why I stated
Reputable breeders (whether they are hobby or more experienced) "show" their dogs because their purpose for breeding is to promote the high standards of the breed.The reason I posted was some people are misinformed about the good reasons people show.
Anyone that is considered a Reputable experienced breeder or a hobby breeder has done and is doing the research that is required to continue with a good breeding program. I don't think that ONLY champions should be used to breed. These breeders have many top quality dogs from good lines that can be used for breeding even though they never walk in the ring.
A good breeder knows what to look for when considering who to keep for breeding and showing and who to sell as pet quality. Pet quality dogs should not be used for breeding and that is what a lot of backyard breeders do.