I will not own a pet just to show him/her off or just to breed them (I'm not generalizing anyone who owns a full breed dogs, just speaking as someone who knows people who own dogs just for that purpose... breeding and dog>>>>>>>>>>>&gt ;>>>>

Not picking on you, and I agree
with part of what you say and do respect your opinion.
I do want to clarify
The purpose of showing in conformation
is to better the breed for the future.
It is TRUE, there are a few show breeders who
want a trophy/make a buck by breeding.
Most of the breeders who show,love their dogs,and do not make the bucks. They
take pride in breeding the best dog that fits
it's standard by looks and health/temperment and to better the breed for the future to come.
If it were not for the reputable breeders who care, and pour their hearts and money
into it. You would not have a pure bred
dog that fits the standard, which includes
not only looks, but health and temperment as well.
(I do not show nor do I breed.)
My pets come from either a shelter or a reputable breeder.