i agree. sheps are my favorite. i just put mine down a year ago...he was 13.

different breeds have different ailments and qualities. if it is to improve the overall quality of the animal, then great. but its all about dead presidents now.

as a breeder myself, i took a long time to pick my breeders. i didn't care if i got to breed that year as long as i could find what i wanted, the best.

akc, ukc they are corrupt. as long as you have your fee money, they give you papers. its a shame. my 2 cents.