What Is The Difference Between a Show Quality and a Pet Quality Puppy?
Sometimes nothing. We at Cari-On place primary importance on seeing that any puppy we don’t keep goes to the best home possible. We do not charge any extra for a “show quality” puppy. Generally the difference between show and pet is rather minor and the average pet owner cannot tell the difference. It may be as minor as some tawny color (brownish tinge) to the coat which the breeder is striving to eliminate from the line, or heavier penciling (darker coloration) on the feet than the breeder would like to see. It may be bigger ears or a lighter eye. The puppy may be cow-hocked (hocks turn inward) or slightly high in the rear. These imperfections should in no way affect the puppy’s health or suitability as a companion. A reputable breeder should be willing, if asked, to tell you why he/she considers a particular puppy to be a pet rather than a show prospect. Beware the breeder that tells you all his/her puppies are show quality, in 25 years of successful breeding here at Cari-On we have
