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Even the AKC does not define "reputable breeder",
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Not they prefer the term responsible breeder wow a huge difference
AKC Breeder Resources
A Guide to Breeding Your Dog
Step One - Prepare Yourself for Breeding a Litter
for the internet search challenged here is a list of source with the same basic definition of "reputable breeder"
APDT
5-star dog
Harrisburg Kennel club
Dog times
Golden Treasures
Ehow
hsus
An this is only the first page. But only two sites on the the first page do not mention Confirmation showing when discusing "reputable breeders" On is a breeder refferral site that make no mention of what a reputitable breeder is the other does not mention conformation showing but it is implied in another areas see
Six Steps for Finding Reputable Dog Breeders
That is as much of a consences as one will find on a single subject.