If a breed is absent then it is not seen and most likely no interest is created. So I think exhibitions of Dominiques are very important to the growth of the breed. I encourage each of you to find the poultry Club in your area, join it and show your Dominiques. Make new friends and have fun. Make sure people have Dominiques to look at when attending shows.
People expect chickens to lay eggs.
I had a different breed for a while. Didn't lay as good as my Doms so my fling with another breed was short-lived. They just didn't measure up to the Dominiques. So here too I think production is important in keeping people's interest in the breed. Third, genetic preservation.