I feel its not the Championship status but the Pedigree line of Health and temperment that should be considered. Unfortunately there are plenty of Showers out there that have an unhealthy line but the dog is beautiful. I know of a breeder (no names) that has her dogs get thier CH but she knows that there is Bloat in the line and still breeds them. These people have had one dog drop over dead from Bloat at the Nationals but still continue to show and breed this line. I don't think it is a must thing to have your CH to breed but helps the reputation of the breeder and they can ask more $ most of the time if the parents are both Champions. Unless you know the difference of the breed standard of show quality versuses Pet quality, its all in the pricing. Then of course I have never profitted from a litter, only enjoy doing it ever so many years if I know it will benifit the standard of health for the breed.