Where are they??

[goldenray]

Originally Posted by txshopper73

So, which is it...just showing and championing a dog or having to produce pups with 60-70 champions in their pedigree?


I need more Dr. Pepper this morning!

Actually both apply. A great pedigree and dog together is what continues producing great dogs. The point is I believe that we are showing our dogs to their championship to validate our breeding program.

[feminvstr]

Originally Posted by goldenray

Anybody can show dogs, anybody can breed dogs. The purpose is to breed dogs good enough to finish it's championship and then go out and do just that. You can not be a real show breeder unless you are showing and completing a championship title. The word show means just that, showing and making champions.

I am a bit confused with statements like...A REAL show breeder and a WANNA BE show breeder....

Showing a dog you've not bred although he/she points in the ring, would still be considered a "WANNA BE show breeder"??? Including this dog in a breeding program, wouldnt be what a REAL show breeder would do ??? Doesnt everyone have to start somewhere??? Isnt the term "WANNA BE" less that respectful to someone making a dedicated effort in their breeding program???Comments like this appear to be degrading, didnt you all REAL SHOW BREEDERS begin as a novice???

[BlumoonYorkies]

Originally Posted by feminvstr

I am a bit confused with statements like...A REAL show breeder and a WANNA BE show breeder....

Showing a dog you've not bred although he/she points in the ring, would still be considered a "WANNA BE show breeder"??? Including this dog in a breeding program, wouldnt be what a REAL show breeder would do ??? Doesnt everyone have to start somewhere??? Isnt the term "WANNA BE" less that respectful to someone making a dedicated effort in their breeding program???Comments like this appear to be degrading, didnt you all REAL SHOW BREEDERS begin as a novice???

Let me explain the phrase Wanna Be Show Breeder! Means you want to produce showdogs. But have not as you have not shown a dog to it's championship that you have bred. Let me clarify this show breeder means one that has produced show dogs. The only way you can claim you are a show beeder is you have to have bred show dogs that have finished it's AKC championship and continue to strive and produce show dogs. Now and in the future.
Now why would you be offended by this???
And yes, I did began as a novice and a wanna be and have worked VERY hard to make myself a reputable show breeder having finished many AKC Champions! Trying to imporve the breed contintually in structure, type, texture, movement, health and temperment giving the best care and socialization to my yorkies as well.
Also why was this taken to your forum, when it is and has been discussed here already?
I am putting my quality time on this forum and cannot be on every list on the internet and be able to post properly to help people.

[txshopper73]

Thank you for clarifying this. So a person that breeds, hangs out with other show breeders, but has yet to champion or even point their own dog is not a show breeder and should not call themselves one.

[BlumoonYorkies]

Originally Posted by txshopper73

Thank you for clarifying this. So a person that breeds, hangs out with other show breeders, but has yet to champion or even point their own dog is not a show breeder and should not call themselves one.

Hi Kimberly,
Yes your right. This does not make them a bad person by any means just that they are not a real show breeder yet! They are wanting to be one. Whether or not they succeed is another thing. However if one is showing a dog they purchased they are also a show exhibitor and a wannbe show breeder. Not everyone is capable in producing a good show dog. So this still remains to be seen.

[Sherry Lynn]

That my 12 pounder with his little underbite would never make it in the ring then!!! Oh well, he's still my little champion!!!

[BamaFan121s]

I hope by now the original poster has gotten the answer as to why alot of people have stopped posting...I would think reading the thread to this point would make it quite obvious.