Good Breeders San Diego Rhodesian Ridgeback Club Traits of a Good Breeder and What to Look For 1. A good breeder is trying to breed pups that are at least as good as its parents, or, ideally, better.
Good breeders breed only to improve the breed.
The only thing a good breeder does not breed to improve is temperament. A dog or bitch with a bad temperament should never be bred. Good breeders show their breeding stock in the conformation ring because the title of AKC Champion indicates the dog or bitch meets the breed standard, and should add to the gene pool of the breed. Make sure at least one of the parents is an AKC Champion. Both the sire and dam should have written certification from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals certifying the animals to be free of all signs of hip displaysia, a crippling disease.