[Lauri]

Terrilyn and Kimberly, it's so nice to hear from responsible breeders. I see so many that have come through the mills and back yard breeders that it seems that I almost get hard hearted and try to blame it all on the breeders. It's not all the breeders though and it took me a while after I got into rescue to figure that out and then accept it.
There is NO WAY that we would have these beautiful Yorkies without someone out there actually breeding for the betterment of the breed in terms of temperment, health, genetics, pedigree etc. If the responsible breeders quit breeding I guess all that would be left eventually are the puppymill dogs that people buy at the pet store or directly through a broker that is getting them from the puppymills.
A while back I joined a internet group that was all about no puppymills etc and I'm glad I did. If I would have never joined the group I never would have understood the need for breeders that actually care about their dogs, and their puppies and what will happen to them and down the road issues. When breeders actually love the dogs they are breeding and welcome a puppy back that hasn't worked out for some reason it is a good thing, and I know in my heart that I will never have to see the furkid come through my home, unwanted, unloved and neglected beyond belief! I will never understand how anyone could not love one of these little furballs forever. maybe I just don't understand people. In fact, I think I like the dogs more than I like people. Hmmmmm I'll have to think about that one for awhile. LOL Anyway, I'm glad to hear people are doing the right thing when it comes to breeding.