Breed Type
Breed type means an unexagerated and classic dog
Whilst from the perspective of a pet owner, temperament
and health are the most important aspects of breeding it is also the aim
of any good breeder to produce puppies which are "typical",
that is to say manifest "breed type" i.e. are good examples
of their breed.
We choose a breed because we like its characteristics, its size, its temperament,
its behaviours and because we like the way it looks, so most breeders
will want to breed a litter from a bitch and a dog that are good examples
of their particular breed.
A classic example of the breed
Show awards can be useful indicators of "breed
type" because they imply that a bitch or dog displays physical characteristics
that are within the parameters expected of that breed. However it is important
to remember that even a mediocre dog will eventually attain some awards
if it is shown frequently enough, especially if it is handled by a well
know breeder or handler, similarly many excellent dogs and bitches do
not amass show awards simply because they are not exhibited in the show
ring.
Quality is never an accident,
a lovely puppy like this
takes generations of careful breeding to produce
The Breed Standard is the description of a typical dog or bitch of each particular breed as defined by The Kennel Club, it is against this standard that all dogs of a particular breed are assessed in the show ring.
Even if you are looking for a pet it is important that you are aware of the breed standard for the breed and that the breeder is honest with you about any obvious deviation that your puppy may display when compared to that Breed Standard.
A puppy who displays cosmetic faults
will make as good
a companion as a Show Champion, but your breeder
should be honest and point them out.
Frequent deviations include, abnormal coat colour, eye colour, rear dew
claws and so on. A puppy who displays a cosmetic fault will make as good
and devoted a pet as its more "standard" siblings it may even
be more endearing but a good breeder will be honest in pointing out the
fault.
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