All
Bull Terriers have faults. As a principal rule faults and virtues are carried (maybe
hidden) by
both parents. Always judge a dog on it's virtues compared to it's
faults - never the other way around. Rather a dog with great virtues and few
faults than a dog with no faults and no virtues.
It's more common that a good dog produces bad puppies than a bad dog producing
good puppies.
Note that if a dog wins a lot on a show, it doesn't necessarily mean
that it's of international top class. Competition and judges are factors that
must be counted into the equation.
Therefore it's important that the breeder keeps up with what happens
internationally and that the breeders dogs are shown not only under all round and
terrier judges, but also under breed judges.
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How
did the parents and related dog do on shows nationally and internationally
under all round/terrier/breed judges? (If possible read judges' critics).
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How's the breeders knowledge of ancestors of his/hers breeding stock?
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Does the breeder keep him/herself updated on important international show
results?
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What considerations has the breeder made concerning exterior when planning
the litter?
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Can and will the breeder advice you on training, preparation and showing, if
you want to show your dog?
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