A nasty and difficult topic but it should be discussed:
My definition:
1. A person who does not CARE for the cats in their care
2. A person who breeds uncontrollably or allows their queens to breed once every 4 months (ie. more than 2 litters a year, no respite)
3. A person who minimises cost to maximise profit (more litters at cheaper kittens, nominal vet care, non premium food, that sort of thing)
4. A person who doesn't breed for the betterment of the breed. Content to produce pet quality kittens only.
5. A person who breeds apparently "popular" cats. Has no knowledge of breed standards and what is wrong or right with what is being produced.
As for showing, a BYB would consider it completely unnecessary. There will always be a market for what they produce....
What is your definition?
My definition:
1. A person who does not CARE for the cats in their care
2. A person who breeds uncontrollably or allows their queens to breed once every 4 months (ie. more than 2 litters a year, no respite)
3. A person who minimises cost to maximise profit (more litters at cheaper kittens, nominal vet care, non premium food, that sort of thing)
4. A person who doesn't breed for the betterment of the breed. Content to produce pet quality kittens only.
5. A person who breeds apparently "popular" cats. Has no knowledge of breed standards and what is wrong or right with what is being produced.
As for showing, a BYB would consider it completely unnecessary. There will always be a market for what they produce....
What is your definition?