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YorkieRose · 03-14-2006, 10:57 AM

Linda, I did not mean my remark to be unkind to you. A show dog is so much more then a "pretty face"...pretty is not what wins..a total package wins.. it is a healthy, well structured, outgoing, friendly dog, bred to the standard that should become a champion.
Anyone can hang a gorgeous coat of hair on a poor frame..and IMO that is what a lot of the Europeran breeders do..and they are breeding into the American lines for structure, health, temperment..because they want to produce a well rounded champion.
It is only my opinion, but to think of a show dog as pure beauty does a disservice to the dog..not to the breeder, but to the dog itself. Since I love dogs, I can not look at one and think.."you are nothing but a pretty face"...they are real dogs in every aspect.

I respect your opinion, please respect mine.

03-14-2006, 10:57 AM	#108
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	Linda Linda, I did not mean my remark to be unkind to you. A show dog is so much more then a "pretty face"...pretty is not what wins..a total package wins.. it is a healthy, well structured, outgoing, friendly dog, bred to the standard that should become a champion. Anyone can hang a gorgeous coat of hair on a poor frame..and IMO that is what a lot of the Europeran breeders do..and they are breeding into the American lines for structure, health, temperment..because they want to produce a well rounded champion. It is only my opinion, but to think of a show dog as pure beauty does a disservice to the dog..not to the breeder, but to the dog itself. Since I love dogs, I can not look at one and think.."you are nothing but a pretty face"...they are real dogs in every aspect. I respect your opinion, please respect mine.