I think this would then put most of us as medium breeders, since we mostly all sell our yorkies for over 500.00. I have only had 3 litters in 15 years, and have spent a lot lately from this last litter on grooming table, show supplies, grooming room added to our home - so my kitchen won't get messed up and purchasing a new baby, but what about the future. I do not plan to breed until 2-3 years from now, because of showing. But what happens to me after that? I am trying to show and produce the best quality yorkies possible. I do not plan to just give away my litters. I probably will only have a litter a year, if lucky - but the selling price of them may place me in that medium breeder bracket.
Thanks Kim for researching. Now I am understanding why my club members were upset. Many are top show people for their breed and don't give away their babies either. Plus they said there was more - like rescue dogs (many resue for their breed and then find good homes - they don't charge but do
transport them to the new owner and many co-own with others. They did voice they are in the process of changing all that on paper so they will not co-own any dog.
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