These individuals are willing to work with a novice, help the novice develop skills and deeper understanding of the breed and assist with general canine education. Mentor breeders are an invaluable asset. As time goes on most novices will find themselves having several mentors within the breed. In an order to obtain a high quality animal the novice must demonstrate a commitment to the showing, breeding, rearing and selling of dogs. No breeder wants to sell a top quality animal to an individual who in six months decides he doesn't want to show anymore.
Some novices are interested only in obtaining a dog for show purposes and have no desire to breed.
In this case many breeders will still be willing to sell a dog that can compete within a ring but not necessarily be the pick of the litter. Show vs. Breeding. Many breeders will attest that obtaining a Championship on a dog does not always mean that it is breeding quality. In some breeds it is fairly easy to finish anything on four legs while with other breeds it is much more difficult. In addition to a Championship title, all breeding animals should have been carefully evaluated by a veterinarian and pass all health clearances possible.