Irish Jackson

I just finished a pretty good book, and as I read,I take notes and write my own thoughts from it. Here are my notes from one of the chapters.

I believe that breeders who are capable of breeding good dogs who are quality representatives of the breed can operate a successful kennel.IMO, the best breeders have integrity, knowledge, and plainly put: The best dogs. These breeders must also be able to apply this knowledge. Brian Miller said to me the other day " Intellectualism is worthless". Its true. I know many who are smarter than I, but they cannot relate to people and transfer thier knowledge. Ethical breeders are the ones who last. Those who only have ethics when it's convenient will never make a positive impact on the breed.
To me, quality is a by-product of ethics. Your kennel, your website, your paperwork, your language, and your dogs should all mirror quality. You must behave ethically with other breeders, clients, and the dogs themselves. An ethical breeder has zero tolerance for money motivated breeders, animal cruelty, and breeders who do not have enough sense to blow the fuzz off a peanut.
In the Olde game, its like a free for all. Whoever has an Olde, breeds an Olde. Especially if its a desirable color. I have seen more dogs that should be spayed or neutered used in breeding programs this year than ever before. Breeders go along with whatever and pat people on the back because they dont want to "rock the boat". I dont just want to rock the boat, I want to capsize it.
BEING ETHICAL MEANS YOU DO THE RIGHT THING WHEN NO ONE ELSE CAN SEE YOU. Only YOU can protect your good name and kennel reputation. These are not flexible lines we're talking about, they are straight drawn guidelines desgined to make the Olde better, not worse. As breeders, we will face issues we have never thought about before. So if we decide now how to handle these situations, and decide that ethics will be our guide, we will not fail in future issues.
If your stock is not of REAL, LEGITIMATE quality, scrap it and start fresh. There are breeders who will help you. lets raise the bar this year! Lets regain our honor and respect in the dog world by fixing this breed that so many have screwed up!