Its time to step it up

As a passionate dog breeder, Ive seen firsthand the devastation that careless breeding brings in a dogs life, and in the breed as a whole. Our shelters are full of beautiful dogs whos lives will be cut short because of foolish breeding and careless owning. Many breeders today still follow the same patterns of carelessness and irresponsibility that the previous generation did. While so many breeders have worked hard & sacraficed to make the breed better, they often feel as if they carry this weight alone. History has proven, that a breed bred without a purpose is a breed that will be destroyed. many of us have dealt with tragedies in the game and we have learned what works and what doesnt. We have learned how powerful each breeding is, and how crucial a role we play in helping our breed.

I believe that every breeder needs to take it upon themselves to save the breed. The call has been made, the need has been made known. I am aware that so many read this board who do not comment. So I say this: Who will step up? Who will help to raise the bar? Who will do whatever it takes to make our breed better & make them the legendary bulldogges they could be? But more than just breeding dogs, we must train them and study them. We must help others along the way. We must provide a visual representation of what the Olde ought to be. We should model how to walk with integrity and treat others honestly. We should call out others to become responsible breeders, who breed these dogs for what matters in the breed.
Some people will hear this and mock it. Or ignore it. But I believe that as a breeder, we are all accountable for the dogs we produce. Its not "To each thier own". We cant wake up one day & find out that our personal preferences had no impact, no value to the breed.
Some people will hear this and agree with it, yet have no guts to put it to action. Instead they will manipulate the breed for themselves & waste the opportunity to produce a better generation for the future.

But there are some breeders, who regardless of thier past mistakes, regardless of what others do, will give thier hearts and minds to producing dogs that are better than the last generation, and whenever possible, will mentor others to grow. Come hell or high water, I will do what it takes to make the Olde English Bulldogge reach its full potential. I'll accept the responsibility of doing whatever I can, whenever I can. I will health test every breeding dog, and be honest about the results.
I want prosperity in my line. Any good breeder does. Prosperity is done with quality not quantity. the only way a bloodline can be prosperous is if it makes the breed better. Its not about personal gain. Its about the breed as a whole. Ask not what the Olde English Bulldogge can do for you, ask what you can do for the Olde English Bulldogge.