There are many different types of breeders, too. There are backyard breeders, who basically breed a dog to breed a dog and make some money.
There are conscientious breeders who breed to improve said breed, which includes a full range of tests such as OFA for hips/elbows and CERF, depending on breed. There's also a structure study of both bitch and stud to determine if temperament/physical attributes will either enhance the breed or possibly result in unwanted characteristic. Conscientious breeders also look into the history of a line, whether bitch or stud, to make sure there are no genetic issues or congential defects that have resulted in a breeding. Most of these breeders also have multiple titles for their bitch/stud that shows what they are capable of, whether its agility, herding, IPO, tracking, disc, etc. And they also offer a health guarantee in a contract that the puppy buyer signs (which more than likely includes a spay/neuter agreement to make sure lines are preserved).
Then, of course, there are puppy mills, who breed indiscriminately with no regard for history, lines, diseases, etc.
If you think your dog is awesome, I would challenge you to prove it. Earn some titles doing something, specifically CGC and Temperament Tests.
Excellent post!
My dog cannot breed.
I like him and I like the dog breed in general.
I would like to have some of them with good lines and good histories to breed and have litters.
I want to breed working and family dogs.
excellent advice. I was searching for a way to tell her not to do it at all but if she has dogs that are trained and certified and have a good resume, then it may not matter whether they are “pure bred.”
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Excellent post!