Responsible dog breeders strive to maintain the desirable qualities in their Breed.  Foremost in their mind is improving what they have already achieved as far as the Breed Standard is concerned.  The breed standard describes the ideal dog and those that come close to the breed standard are usually selected as show stock while the others are usually sold as pets.  Keep in mind that pet-quality dogs are no way less healthy or attractive as the show type...

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