Whats the difference between a pet and a show quality puppy?
The difference in a show quality and a pet quality puppy is generally a minor variation in some part of the puppy’s structure or coat. This variation may be very minor and almost invisible to anyone but the breeder. A pet puppy might have a less-desirable coat texture or I might feel that a puppy lacks sufficient coat to be competitive in breed competition. A puppy could also have incorrect coloring – too much white or white in the wrong place on an otherwise solid-colored dog; or the dog’s color may not be a “legal” show color. Sometimes a female puppy may be too large or may appear too masculine; or a male puppy might be too small or appear too feminine. Male dogs must have 2 testicles descended for breed competition, so a male with a slow descending testicle or with a testicle that is retained (a cryptorchid or monorchid) would be placed with a neuter contract as a pet or performance dog. Some dogs may also not have a suitable temperament for showing (may be too timid or shy), so th
