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avdnco
at Sun Mar 5 10:56:18 2006 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by avdnco ]
It ludicrous and offensive to suggest that anyone was comparing breeding dogs or snakes to “breeding humans”
The analogy is about genetics. As you just stated:
“…not just any woman out there can be a supermodel, …..While genes may disqualify some women from being supermodels…”
This is exactly my point.
Top breeders Invest extraordinary amounts of time energy in their animals. They keep careful records and make careful pairing choices through many generations. They know which animals have a tendency to throw which traits…including temperament (in dogs at least).
To imply that any pet shop pure bred could compete in the show ring with a little “primping” is naïve, ridiculous, and insulting to the breeders who have spent many years dedicated to the integrity of their lines.
It is the same with top breeders in Ball Pythons. It is only with much vision, dedication, research and careful thought that ANY morphs were ever “proven” and reproduced. It is the initial innovation that one is paying for. ( even if it is 3rd hand from someone only in it for the money )
If someone doesn’t value/ understand all that goes into it, then more power to them in enjoying their mixed breed or pet quality dog… or normal ball pythons. It does not mean there is no difference or no reason for price discrepancy.
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