Re: [pyrnet] Chat: What is considered back yard breeding?

[JGentzel@aol.com]

In a message dated 3/12/02 1:23:45 PM Eastern Standard Time, wetheri@emmanuel.edu writes:


> We got Paddington from a couple who would probably be classified this way,
> because they had only one bitch, bred only one litter, and were not
> seriously into showing, although they did put almost enough points on the
> bitch for a championship. However, they were members of the GPCA, followed
> the Code of Ethics and passed it on to us, sold all the puppies on
> spay/neuter contracts, did extensive research before breeding, including
> getting advice from many serious breeders regarding the "desirability" of
> the bitch for breeding, all necessary health checks, etc. They did similar
> research before choosing a sire. Given the care and attention they gave
> the five puppies, in addition to all the care, stud fees, etc., I'm sure
> they lost money if anything. 


These folks clearly were not BYB.  the Education and knowledge is a hallmark of a breeder and combine that with the ethical posture it clearly is just a small breeder.  Everyone starts with first litter.

Joe