For my breed, a Border Collie, I need a dog that can herd those sheep and do it well (instinct). My dog needs to be well structured in order to be able to do this job in the first place (confirmation).
To find a dog with these qualities, I will only work with a reputable breeder who is ensuring this sort of quality is within the lines (shows and works the lines they breed). I need my dog to do a particular job and not just do it, but do it well. It is rare to find something suitable in rescues and shelters, tho I am supportive of this, it is not something that can suit my needs at this time.
Why do people think that those who want a dog for a specific job are dog snobs? Why do some say people are "dog snobs" for insisting their working breed comes from proven lines so that it can actually do the job it was bred to do?
2007-10-26
02:56:51
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