What is a Breeder?

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=80 BGCOLOR="#000000" TEXT="#F7F7FF" bgproperties="fixed" background="09300500dvldtc.png"> <div> <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FFCC66" FACE="Bradley Hand ITC" ><B>Vanderbilt Samoyeds </B></FONT><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFCC66" FACE="Bradley Hand ITC" >-</FONT><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FFCC66" FACE="Bradley Hand ITC" > </FONT><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFCC66" FACE="Bradley Hand ITC" >striving for global breed type</FONT><B>   |     </B><A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Vanderbilt Samoyeds"><U><B>home</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><A HREF="mailto:samoyeds@gmail.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:samoyeds@gmail.com"><U><B>e-mail</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id160.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Purchase Info"><U>Purchase Info</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id88.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Current Litters"><U>Current Litters</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id68.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Upcoming Litters"><U>Upcoming Litters</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id296.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Available Pet Puppies"><U>Available Pet Puppies</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id207.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Available Adults"><U>Available Adults</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id281.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Available Show Dogs"><U>Available Show Dogs</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id149.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Questionnaire"><U>Questionnaire</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id146.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Testimonials"><U>Testimonials</U></A>   |   <B>What is a Breeder?</B></div> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width=210 BGCOLOR="#000000" TEXT="#F7F7FF" background="094d2c00dvldtc.png"> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="166" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 301 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="40564c80.gif" border=0 width="100" height="200" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="8" VSPACE="8"></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" height=400 BGCOLOR="#000000" TEXT="#F7F7FF"> <div> What is a Breeder?</div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="743" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 3004 WIDTH="737"><div> <B>The </B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#3366FF" FACE="Arial" ><B>REAL</B></FONT><B> breeder:</B></div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>*</B></FONT>has, first and foremost, an obvious and <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#3366FF" FACE="Arial" >genuine affection</FONT> and tireless curiously about dogs in general, and his breed in particular</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>*</B></FONT>is clearly <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#3366FF" FACE="Arial" >committed</FONT> to the chosen breed, sets the highest goals, and has the can-do ~ will-do attitude necessary to see them through to fruition, and easily functions autonomously</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>*</B></FONT>does not necessarily produce a lot of puppies, but take heed - a few litters does NOT a <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#3366FF" FACE="Arial" >knowledgeable</FONT> or experienced breeder make!</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>*</B></FONT>isn't a 5 -10 year involvement <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#3366FF" FACE="Arial" >statistic </FONT>... or 20, for that matter</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" >*</FONT>does not 'live off' his dogs and<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>usually<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>has to <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#3366FF" FACE="Arial" >work</FONT> outside the home just to support the dog habit, as far from being 'profitable' - good breeding, and all that it entails, is a surprisingly costly venture.</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" >*</FONT>knows there might be a few good dogs and ribbons but <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#3366FF" FACE="Arial" >zero originality</FONT> in "buying into" a winning (or dying) bloodline, duplicating their breedings, and being just another puppet for the one that engineered it all in the first place.</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="40624230.gif" border=0 width="36" height="35" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>*</B></FONT>is patient, and <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#3366FF" FACE="Arial" >builds</FONT> a bloodline with focus and determination - without thought to cost, convenience or other personal sacrifice</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>*</B></FONT>has a doggie <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#3366FF" FACE="Arial" >library</FONT> to rival the best</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>*</B></FONT><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFF99" FACE="Arial" >is easily identified by how the chronic losers </FONT><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#3366FF" FACE="Arial" >obsess</FONT> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000CC" FACE="Arial" >obsess</FONT> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000099" FACE="Arial" >obsess</FONT><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFF99" FACE="Arial" > with every move he makes, and breath he takes</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>*</B></FONT>lives in the real world, and never gives "sugar-coated" <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#3366FF" FACE="Arial" >answers </FONT>to be popular</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>*</B></FONT>is positive about what every dog's limit is, <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#3366FF" FACE="Arial" >purges</FONT> the jealous gossip-mongers from his circle, and knows that the 'breeder's' attitude is even more important than the dog's</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="40624230.gif" border=0 width="36" height="35" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>*</B></FONT>can quickly recognize <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#3366FF" FACE="Arial" >wisdom</FONT> when in its presence, and knows that the mouth that is always open only catches insects and other distasteful things</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" >*</FONT>wins and loses graciously, and knows there is merit in <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#3366FF" FACE="Arial" >every</FONT> dog</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>*</B></FONT>studies his breed <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#3366FF" FACE="Arial" >internationally</FONT> knowing that TRUE breedtype perspective can only come via studying the big picture, not just one's own backyard</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>*</B></FONT> recognizes that those who <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#3366FF" FACE="Arial" >parrott</FONT> that widely abused bandwagon cliche, "Quality not Quantity", rarely know of what they speak - and that <I>breeder's pedigrees, management, experience, and records</I> dictate the quality of their puppies - not meaningless copycat rhetoric about breeding infrequently</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>*</B></FONT>knows there is <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#3366FF" FACE="Arial" >no substitute</FONT> for EXPERIENCE</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="40624230.gif" border=0 width="36" height="35" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>*</B></FONT>realizes there is a <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#3366FF" FACE="Arial" >lesson</FONT> in every loss, and FINDS it</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>*</B></FONT>is not in dogs for the social life, and <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#3366FF" FACE="Arial" >MAINTAINS LOYALTY TO THE BREED ABOVE ALL</FONT> factions and cliques of breeders within a breed's ranks</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>*</B></FONT>knows that "accidental breedings" are purely due to <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#3366FF" FACE="Arial" >mismanagement</FONT> - not cute misdemeanors on the part of an anthropomorphized stud dog</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>*</B></FONT>utilizes modern available screening methods against disease,<B> </B>breeds with <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#3366FF" FACE="Arial" >health and temperament</FONT> as the top priorities, and stands behind the dogs he produces</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>*</B></FONT>does not hold others <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#3366FF" FACE="Arial" >accountable</FONT> for his failings<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#3366FF" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>and defeats - though other often hold him responsible for theirs</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>*</B></FONT>holds all ethically-achieved <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#3366FF" FACE="Arial" >success</FONT> in the highest esteem</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="40624230.gif" border=0 width="36" height="35" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>*</B></FONT>ALWAYS <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#3366FF" FACE="Arial" >takes</FONT> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#3366FF" FACE="Arial" >back</FONT> dog's of his breeding whenever necessary</div> <bR> <div> <B>*</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#3366FF" FACE="Arial" >volunteers</FONT><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFF99" FACE="Arial" > self to good dog clubs, helps develop a future for the purebred dog outside of his own sphere of involvement, and spends his time served progressively - NOT as keeping the status quo, or as a static figurehead</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>*</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFF99" FACE="Arial" >is an avid and keen observer, but has never once been validly called a </FONT><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#3366FF" FACE="Arial" >"fence-sitter"</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>*</B></FONT>has a veritable army of detractors made up almost entirely of the bored, the beaten, and the bitter, but is <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#3366FF" FACE="Arial" >respected </FONT>by the respected ... has close friendships with other 'successful' breeders</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>*</B></FONT>always gives <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#3366FF" FACE="Arial" >credit</FONT> where credit is due</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="40624230.gif" border=0 width="36" height="35" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" >*</FONT>spends much time lovingly <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#3366FF" FACE="Arial" >socializing</FONT> puppies; touching all over, scratching bellies, kissing noses, tossing toys, tickling toes, whispering in ears, blowing on fur, and laughing off the shredded shoe laces and sharp nip of puppy teeth ... the magic of a puppy is ... PRICELESS</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>*</B></FONT>understands well the <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#3366FF" FACE="Arial" >power of the genes</FONT>, but also knows that many good dogs are over-fed, under-exercised, under-groomed, and under-trained.</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>*</B></FONT>is not a "Trophy Breeder", and <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#3366FF" FACE="Arial" >does not strongarm</FONT> buyers into showing their pets to add to the breeder's resume. Responsibility for that lays squarely at the breeder's feet and no others....</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>*</B></FONT>is often a <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#3366FF" FACE="Arial" >loner</FONT>, and relies only on himself</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" >*</FONT>hasn't had a <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#3366FF" FACE="Arial" >vacation</FONT> in years, but is the most-traveled person in town</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>*</B></FONT>is "out there in the arena", "visible", "a real player" - not a faceless entity found effusively building himself up or <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#3366FF" FACE="Arial" >inventing</FONT> a falsely inflated reputation/character for himself on email lists - LESS IS MORE</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="40624230.gif" border=0 width="36" height="35" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>*</B></FONT>knows that breeding is like <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#3366FF" FACE="Arial" >"opening a vein"</FONT>, and draws parasitically from the breeders emotional resources.</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>*</B></FONT>knows how breeder's privately <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#3366FF" FACE="Arial" >cry</FONT> ... and feel a thousand jagged daggers in their heart with receipt of any notice of a prematurely deceased dog or puppy</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>*</B></FONT>understands that Club <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#3366FF" FACE="Arial" >Codes of Ethics</FONT> with regard to breeding are usually written by people with more power than experience or insight, and highlight specific parts of the dog, often to the detriment of the rest.  --- "Inexperienced" yuppie Club breeders will always cause more pain and suffering to animals than larger scale kennels because they outnumber them 100 to 1 and usually leave many losses in their learning wake - yet they are pitied in tragic circumstances that might have been avoided by the master.</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>*</B></FONT>openly acknowledges that there are more <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#3366FF" FACE="Arial" >downs</FONT> than ups as a breeder, WAY MORE, but keeps going anyway</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>*</B></FONT>does not believe in <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#3366FF" FACE="Arial" >luck</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>*</B></FONT>has never thought or <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#3366FF" FACE="Arial" >said</FONT> he "knew it all"</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>*</B></FONT>and while he is all of these things, the <B>REAL</B> Breeder defies rigid definition ... but you'll know him when you meet him - and whether you respect or revile him ... will say a lot about YOU ...</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="40624230.gif" border=0 width="36" height="35" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> ~ copyright 2001 Judi Elford ~</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div>  <embed src="HTMLobj-4834/arthurstheme.mid" autostart="true" loop="true" hidden="true">  </div> <bR> <bR> <div>   <script type="text/javascript" language="JavaScript">var site="s10vanderbilt"</script> <script type="text/javascript" language="JavaScript1.2" src="http://s10.sitemeter.com/js/counter.js?site=s10vanderbilt"> </script> <noscript> <a href="http://s10.sitemeter.com/stats.asp?site=s10vanderbilt" target="_top"> <img src="http://s10.sitemeter.com/meter.asp?site=s10vanderbilt" alt="Site Meter" border=0></a> </noscript>    </div> <bR> <bR> <bR> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>