How to ruin a breed

HOW TO RUIN A BREED

a primer

• Only breed quality dogs that meet an extremely narrow breed standard. The more show points earned, the better.

•  Seek out a popular sire; one who has already produced many Champions.

• Require that every pet be sold on limited registration. Or better yet, be sterilized.

• Withhold papers unless the buyer belongs to the breed club, shows his dogs, does health testing, and otherwise demonstrates proper ethics.

• Avoid breeding older dogs who are plain, even if they are healthy. As a general rule, breed your dogs when they are younger.

• Eliminate any potential carriers of genetic disease. (i.e., every dog ever born)

• Breed for color, fashion and flash. You want something so beautiful that it will take your breath away.

• Once you have achieved the "type" you like, stay within your line. Don't outcross.

• Discourage new people who show an interest. Breeding is only for the knowledgable. 

• Exercise restraint in your breeding activities. A litter or two per year is plenty.

• Always bear in mind that the only acceptable reason to breed is for improvement.