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Originally Posted by Lorraine  I would never consider my dogs to be the means to support me. To me, dogs are not livestock, I don't expect them to work for my living or indeed, theirs.
As to colour of the YOrkie, the breed standard defines what is acceptable colour. As the possibility in any mating, a wrong colour may be produced, certainly that puppy deserves a home as well and a good life if it is viable and not ill. If it is, the breeder can give it a quality of life.
However, to purposely breed for wrong colour in any breed is not contributing anything to that breed. To mislead people into paying ridiculous prices by marketing them as rare etc, in my opinion, is even more wrong.
A reputable breeder would sell such a wrong colour at much reduced prices or give them to a family member, friend etc to give them a good home. They would also look at their pedigree and likely never repeat that mating that produced such off colour and/or consider spay/neutering both parents if they own both. Certainly, the owner of the stud dog would be notified. |
This is a big issue, and I agree with what you've stated. To intentionally breed for this purpose is against standards. Period. The End. The health and welfare of these puppies should be of great concern. I am not a breeder, I am am not a show person, I am only a pet owner...And I never realized that this type of breeding practice would possibly endanger the health of the puppies. That alone is reason enough not to do it, not to purchase one of these "RARE" babies. Thanks for your input!