Before you say "Oh, I don't need a show quality dog, I just want a pet." And, especially if you are thinking of breeding dogs...
You should be sure that you understand what you're asking for!
A show quality dog is one that is:
... not pigeon-toed.
... not duck-footed.
... not knock-kneed.
... not bow-legged.
... not buck-toothed.
... not snaggle-toothed.
... not hump-backed.
... not sway-backed.
... the length of the bones of the front legs match the length of the bones of the rear legs.
... the front angulation matches the rear angulation.
... is free of PRA.
... is free of luxating patellas.
... is free of hip displasia.
... is free of elbow displasia.
Just exactly which of these qualities were you willing to compromise?
Even with teeth, which would seem the lesser of the evils presented above, teeth that do not match up properly as far as bottom to top wear unevenly thereby shortening the life expectancy of the teeth....and the poor dog that owns them.
