| Re: Champions/Breeding
I am of the opinion that with the right handler and enough money, almost ANY dog with no DQ faults can finish. I know of several finished animals that were altered practically on the day they were finished, and there was never any intention of breeding. These dogs were finished for the breeder's satisfaction, and for no other reason. Nice dogs, all of them. But not breeding quality for many people, including the owner and breeder.
We should ruthlessly select only our very best for breeding. Being a pet is an important job for a dog. For most breeders, however, these dogs do not belong in their breeding program.
It all boils down to goals, and respect for the breed. People who go on to become successful breeders care enough to educate themselves before they undertake any breeding. These people are not likely to use dogs with an unproven pedigree, as nice as they may appear phenotypically. |