Plus it is very important to realize that Griffons are not machines and they are going to make mistakes while they are developing into hunting dogs. Through our years with Griffons we have found that the breed in general is a delight to live with and hunt with and has tremendous natural ability and talent. Even among these dogs, there will be something that may not be as strong as one would like. We are looking at the bigger picture, one painted by study of the littermates, parents, grandparents and by knowing the bloodlines that we have here. And painted by raising a number of Griffons, and studying different Griffons and how they behave in the home and field.
Every breeder has to make certain decisions based on their experience and purpose.
With this in mind, all breeders must be aware of the possibility of Kennel blindness. If one succumbs to Kennel Blindness, no matter how good the intentions, it can have a destructive effect on one's bloodlines. Breeders must be humble with this knowledge. Most importantly, each breeding must benefit the breed, and each dog that is used for breeding must be a sound representative of the breed that will contribute to future generations. In order to preserve and protect our breed, a breeder must be completely willing to admit error, abandon a particular breeding or star puppy, and go back to the drawing board.