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Originally Posted by yorkiekist  If I am not mistakened, I thought that reputable, responsible dog breeders were only breeding to IMPROVE the breed, not just create puppies to sell. I also thought that reputable, responsible dog breeders used the AKC standard for the breed as a guidline when breeding a litter.(or Canadian Kennel Club standard, etc) So, if many breeders are not following the standard in order to create "rare" colors, then arent they "breeding down" and in a sense, "ruining" the breed by purposely not following the standard? Isnt it the same if someone started breeding Yorkies with the "rare" curley hair or the "rare" blue eyes or the "rare" short hair? How about a "rare" top-line like a Bedlington Terrier? HMMMMMMM.................
IF YOU CAN BREED IT THE $$$$$$ WILL COME
Well, you all know how I feel about "rare" Yorkies now!! Sorry if I dont agree with all of you, hope I educated some of you, and I didnt mean to step on toes and hurt feelings. I know all of you LOVE your "rare" yorkies more than life itsself and I know you spoil them rotten!!!!! Just as it should be. I will get off my soap box now. Lynn |
So let me see if I understand you right. You don't believe that breeders should breed to sell. they should only breed to "improve" the breed.
Now I can see someone breeding to improve their own line, but to improve the breed??? What needs to be improved???? There are champions galore out there.
And if you think yorkies are expensive now, take all of the casual breeders out of the picture and imagine what they would cost if only show breeders sold puppies.
Oh that's right, they wouldn't cost more because show breeders "GiVE AWAY" , or sell for a nominal fee, their puppies that don't meet the standard.
Do I have it right???