Comment to 'Kennel Blindness'
Comment to Kennel Blindness
  • [quote=JP Yousha (quoted by gsicard)]Kennel blindness is also an almost universal trait of the "Sour Grapes Society;" those "wannabees" in a breed who have a thousand excuses for why their dogs don't succeed, all of them to due with the faults of other people and other people's dogs. It is also a major trait in so-called "pet breeders" who tend to not self-educate about the breed at all, so don't really know much about the breed they may well adore. They generally let their love for their pets blind them to their breeding worth...or lack thereof.[/quote] Generally speaking, I agree with the definition of kennel blindness, but this quoted part here just sounds a little too elitist for my palate. I mean, "why their dogs don't succeed" based on whom or what? The revered show folks?! The vanity of show judges?! The amount of willing customers?! Who's to decide, who else is a "sour grape" in a given breed and who is the "real deal"? The dominating In-crowd? This position would basically translate into a group version of kennel blindness, if you ask me. Actually, a condescending attitude towards "so-called pet breeders" could just as well be interpreted as a form of kennel blindness. ;) I think everyone is entitled to breed according to THEIR own vision....as long as they don't elevate that vision to "the only right way". And hopefully they have health in mind... If my interpretation of the term "kennel blindness" sounds too loose (or maybe even too radical), then just think about this....if we were talking about livestock breeding instead of dog breeding, we wouldn't even have this discussion. ;) Dan