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Originally Posted by jakort1
I think this is an interesting question. I'm (definitely) no expert, but, when I think of "puppy mill" I tend to think of a person or persons that breed just for the money. No plan in place, no understanding of the parental pedigrees, no recognition of standard.
I don't think that someone who is a backyard breeder (or front yard depending on preference) is necessarily a poor judge of dogs. They may not breed for (show) conformation, but, they may breed for reason (performance).
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Back yard breeders or casual breeders also breed just to make some money. Usually to get back what they spent to buy the female or to make a little extra spending money.
Back yard breeders are often poor judges of dogs because they do not know the standard or usualy care. Their criteria for choosing a mate for their dog is that it's the same breed as theirs. I've talked with many people over the years that fall into this catagory. IMO, back yard breeders are not the ones that breed for performace dogs. That can and usually is still a reptuatable breeder.
Peggy