Renee, that's the point. Nothing tangible did come out of that debate, it just turned into some upleasant business that I, for one, rather not go back into. I can only speak for myself on that, though.
I just wanted to vent my frustrations on the breeding issue.
IMO the reason you're seeing more of the AKC type dogs (be it labs or what have you) is that most people want a handsome low key pet that will just hang around and be good with the kids.
These people would cringe at the energy levels and required effort to maintain anything other than a low key dog.
So something that looks nice, doesn't demand much in the way of maintenance and fits easily into the family will always be popular.
Nick
The Labrador Retriever *is* supposed to be a calm family pet who *can* work. In other words, it is a balanced dog. It isn't too driven to work that it's too much to handle, and it isn't too low key that it can't work.
The problem lies in the breeding of the dogs for different purposes, rather than the breeding of the dogs to preserve the breed. The show dogs are bred to look pretty and have no working ability. The field trial dogs are bred super high prey drive, but don't conform to the physical breed standard.
One of the things that have made the breed a popular family pet has traditionally been its friendly, tractable nature, and the way it can fit in to a family home atmosphere, while also making a wonderful hunting dog.
I do understand what you are saying, but I don't think that is what is behind this particular issue.
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