[Dailydrool] another line breeding question

[froggie]

We just got in a basset with more than 50 champions in his pedigree.  Is it "normal" for this to occur:

His paternal grandmother has one champion listed not only as HER own grandfather on her mother's side, but also her great-grandfather on her father's sides (both paternal AND maternal), and her great-great-grandfather on her mother's sides (paternal and maternal.)  This same sire is also listed on this dog's mother's side, going back as far as great-great grandfather on the paternal side.

And the breeder of this boy wasn't at all interested to know that rescue now had him.  So much for a great pedigree and a "reputable" breeder (which I'm guessing she isn't...)

So that leads me to another question--how does a breeder get access to such great lineage without being a show breeder?  She's not listed with BHCA, and does not show.  The website says puppies are $300, which is well below what a pet quality basset from a show breeder usually fetches.  

And what gets me is that the puppies are listed as "Available for Adoption" and "Adoption Pending" !!!!!  They're being SOLD, not adopted!!

Susan and the Hoptown  Bassets + 2
Murphy, Jeremiah, Twinkie, Rusty Paws (ATB),Sammy (ATB), Nellie (ATB), Barney Boy (ATB) &  Bert(ATB), Bianca(ATB), Ginger, Flappers and Buster
Bluegrass Basset Rescue, Inc
A Basset is an Asset!
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