What is a hobby breeder?
It is explained best in the book “Breeders Terminology” by Peggy D Melton. HOBBIE BREEDERS: The hobby Breeder is perhaps the kind of breeder that is encountered most often on Collie web sites. A family that houses between three and seven dogs of either sex and has one or two litters every so often. This is a well-planned event and treated with much reverence. Their dogs are mostly kept in the house and are part of their family. They do not pursue the AKC breed ring on a weekly basis, but do go on occasion and take great pride in their wins and accomplishments in all venues of AKC/UKC competition. There is so much more than just the conformation ring. Obedience, herding, coursing, agility, therapy dogs, the list is endless. You will often find an outstanding show-prospect puppy from this type of home as they do strive to produce the best based on their knowledge. When looking for your pet, you can ask a few questions and request copies of the pedigrees and any genetic test results of th
