Whats the difference between “Pet Quality” and “Show Quality”?
The only difference between pet and show quality should be cosmetici.e., how good the dog looks and whether it meets the standard in terms of physical features. For example, maybe a puppys head is a little small or not in proper proportion, or there is too much white on the chest, or perhaps the puppy is too light in the eye. Or maybe the dog is too large or small and will be well out of the breed standard. The term “pet” should NEVER imply that the dog is inferior regarding health or temperament. When considering the purchase of a “pet quality” bullmastiff ask the breeder specifically what defines the puppy a “pet” versus a “show” animal. Have the breeder show you if you are looking at a litter. The breeder should clearly point out the difference in features so that you understand. It is important to remember that a puppy can be sold as a “show quality” and not turn out to be show quality when it gets older. This is because no matter how experienced a breeder is, it is possible to mak
