miniwhinny
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For a long time now I've been a little frustrated by the fact that there are really only two "terms" for breeders. You either fit into the large, show, high producing breeding farm or you're labled a "backyard" breeder. I've always thought there was a big difference between a backyard breeder and someone who breeds in their backyard but with care and carefully chosen stock. I think of a backyard breeder as someone out to make a buck, not someone who spends every day making sure their animals are happy, healthy and cared for and their breeding stock is of the finest quality.
Well I'm certainly not a large producing show farm but I'm also insulted by the term "backyard breeder" because it has the image of someone who doesn't care at all about the quality of their animals..who breeds, just to have their kids "experience life", who breeds, sells and disappears. Y'all know all the negatives that come along with the name Backyard breeder.
Well in researching dog breeders I came across a term new to me
Hobby Breeder
They've listed the Hobby Breeder between the Back Yard and what in our breed would be the large show breeding operations. And here are a few of the things they say about the Hobby Breeder (sorry - dog related because I just copied and pasted) But I thought that this so sums up so many of us who have just a handful of aimals but are every bit as commited to bettering the breed and maintaining awesome quality animals.
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Hobby Breeder's goals
To better the breed and continue a well thought-out plan.
Dedicated.
Invites knowledge.
Strives towards the ideal.
Shows and trials to objectively test breeding stock.
Studies continuously.
Follows up on progeny.
Goes above and beyond standard requirement.
Attempts to continuously track every puppy produced.
Usually "home raised with love" and well cared for. Clean, healthy and mentally stimulating environment.
On a mission-plans to stay for the long haul.
Offers written guarantee and is available to answer questions to new owners. Good knowledge of history in dogs.
Helps buyer choose appropriate puppy.
Available for questions, and wants to keep in touch. Will take back dog or puppy at any time.
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I LOVE this...I think it sums up many of us who do have small operations but who strive as hard as the large name farms
Just wanted to share.
Well I'm certainly not a large producing show farm but I'm also insulted by the term "backyard breeder" because it has the image of someone who doesn't care at all about the quality of their animals..who breeds, just to have their kids "experience life", who breeds, sells and disappears. Y'all know all the negatives that come along with the name Backyard breeder.
Well in researching dog breeders I came across a term new to me
Hobby Breeder
They've listed the Hobby Breeder between the Back Yard and what in our breed would be the large show breeding operations. And here are a few of the things they say about the Hobby Breeder (sorry - dog related because I just copied and pasted) But I thought that this so sums up so many of us who have just a handful of aimals but are every bit as commited to bettering the breed and maintaining awesome quality animals.
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Hobby Breeder's goals
To better the breed and continue a well thought-out plan.
Dedicated.
Invites knowledge.
Strives towards the ideal.
Shows and trials to objectively test breeding stock.
Studies continuously.
Follows up on progeny.
Goes above and beyond standard requirement.
Attempts to continuously track every puppy produced.
Usually "home raised with love" and well cared for. Clean, healthy and mentally stimulating environment.
On a mission-plans to stay for the long haul.
Offers written guarantee and is available to answer questions to new owners. Good knowledge of history in dogs.
Helps buyer choose appropriate puppy.
Available for questions, and wants to keep in touch. Will take back dog or puppy at any time.
........................................................................................
I LOVE this...I think it sums up many of us who do have small operations but who strive as hard as the large name farms
Just wanted to share.