[robinhuerta]

I can't comment on "other" breeder's and their program......but I would want to know health issues & such things....
As for "marketing ploys", ALL breeders (including the one this topic started about) will state to the general public...WHY their dogs/puppies should be considered for purchase.
The ribbons and medals are "proof" of specific accomplishments....why would anyone want to "degrade" them?
They are "goals" that breeders put before themselves, and are proud to have achieved them. I would never criticize any breeder or owner, for setting goals for themselves, and for working towards them.....
We have dogs that have done extremely well in the German Conformation Shows, have ScH titles, work as Service dogs, a SAR dog, and have been & currently are in Police K9 training teams......should I not be proud??!....is it a marketing ploy? SL dogs that CAN work...and continue to do so...
Health, Temperament & Form are important to many of us.
My overall comment & opinion is: This breed is SUPPOSED to be capable of many things...when you start to breed...against the grain of ANY of it's attributes...you have contributed to the down hill spiral within the breed.
All dogs will be different... size, color, coat, specific workabilities...etc......no one breeds the "perfect" dog. But it's our jobs to do right by the breed.
I won't criticize on a forum, other breeders for their breeding practices....I will only state if I agree with them or not....etc...etc......to each their own.
Just another comment......