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Show exhibitors are the very best!
They are what all others should aspire to be!
After the events that have transpired over a period of time, I can't help but go back to one single word ~ It is a word that is used with reverence, a word that is paramount in the oath that is taken when one joins a parent club, or a regional club. It is a word that is meant to signify an alliance to the welfare of our breed and how we conduct ourselves as guardians of the Yorkshire Terrier, et al.. That word is "ETHICS" .
This world of professional dog breeders is made up of many different people from all walks of life, some have the best of intentions, and sacrifice of their time, money and efforts to truly be guardians ~ there are others, that under the cloak of respectability say all the right things, and are among the first to "cry foul" on others and their choices. But behind closed doors, do NOT conduct themselves in a manner that conforms to the standards of the parent club. There are those who have terrible kennel conditions, breed indiscriminately, and their precious Yorkies are nothing more than stock ~ a means to an end. To believe that a person will automatically have "ethics" by merely signing a document is livng in a fools paradise. Ethics come from the moral fiber of the man, it is an inherent belief that we must carry in our hearts and actions EVERY DAY~ agreeing to sign a piece of paper is no guarantee to an organization that all members will from that day forward conduct themselves in a manner that would cast honor on all ~ Agendas are all different~ some do it for the monetary gain, others to get to the top in national standings, to be top breeder, to become a judge~ and others do it for the love of the breed ~
"It is those who do it for the love of the breed that I believe are the ones that I wish to look up to."
May I never get so caught up in self importance or greed, that I lose sight of my true purpose ~ my Yorkies. May I always be true to myself, and my personal beliefs, and care for my dogs and family in a way that exemplifies the true meaning of the word ~ Ethics.
Author~BB
A Yorkie YTCA Show Exhibitor
GOLDENRAY YORKIES
CHER HILDEBRAND
DAYTON OH
937-233-3300
Breeding Yorkies only for the betterment of the
breed. Where reputation matters, and
honesty, fairness and intergrity are
a personal code of ethics.
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