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Originally Posted by Ladyhawk  ....What is wrong with saying "no you shouldn't breed a 4 pound bitch"? |
Nothing at all. However (and this is just my opinion), consider how differently these two responses come across:
OP: "I want to breed my little girl. She is a teacup and weighs four pounds. Any advice would be appreciated."
Response #1: "You don't know nearly enough about Yorkies to be breeding. There is no such thing as a teacup Yorkie. And 4 lbs!
Do you want to be responsible for your little girl's death?????"
Response #2: "It's great that you are researching before you breed. You'll want to take a look at.........most breeders prefer their girls to be at least 5 lbs., due to the risks involved. I would suggest reading........it is also wise to find a mentor. Usually a person will need to research for many months (or years) before breeding......"
Both responses are honest, but only one will tend to initiate further conversation and education.