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Again Katy, none of this is directed at you. I don't know why every time I post on breeding you take it as a direct insult or critique of "your program"... This is not a "whose more rural than whom" thread. Please put "one" in the place of "you" when reading my posts, because "you" is used...

Well, we're going to have to agree to disagree. I think one can be the best breeder one can be without going to shows, but I don't think that one can be considered in the "best breeders of the breed" without showing. Sorry to offend. Edited for clarity.

Well, I live in a very rural area where the local hatcheries are as good as it gets. Ive been in horses and dogs my whole life, at a higher level, any kind of show within reasonable driving distance is a joke. But maybe I just look at this from a horse breeder's perspective. I am familiar...

Sorry, but I have seen people drive junk cars so they don't have a car payment just so they can show. I've seen people give up cell phones, cable tv, cut back on eating out, cut back number of pets/horses, etc to show. For example, if I had 3-4 varieties of chickens, and I couldn't afford to...

Quote: Katy, I have not directed any of my statements at you as a breeder, other than on the other thread I said I thought you have beautiful SLW. You say you don't call yourself a breeder, but I feel I offend you when I say "the best breeders show". I'm not trying to imply you can't raise...

I'm not saying everyone who shows has great bird or dogs or horses... I'm saying showing is an education on what the current interpretation of the standard is. I'm saying showing helps you see how judges are taking the standard. And winning at a big show (NOT a state fair) is some proof that you...

How to become a breeder? Pretty easy if you go by my definition of what a breeder is. How to become a QUALITY breeder (ie respectable breeder)... Well, I don't know about in chickens, but in other areas of my life I've worked for some of the best breeders, and now continue to breed. So, my...

My two cents, from a dog and horse "breeder"'s perspective: Anyone who puts two animals together for the purpose of reproduction is a "breeder"... Puppy mills "breed" dogs... The question is "what kind of breeder"? is the person in question? A responsible breeder and quality breeder has...