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Originally Posted by blondie57  1. Why is a breeder who breeds for small Yorkies not reputable?
2. If you breed for small yorkies how would you ethically describe your yorkies? |
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*Generally*, when you run across breeders purposely breeding for extremely small Yorkies, it's not because they are trying to breed for quality dogs--it's because they are trying to get big $$$ of a designer fad. (Thanks Paris and Brittney!
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As with any dogs who are bred without their best interest--health, temperament, standard--in mind, they run a greater risk of health problems due to bad breeding.
Even the healthiest of tiny Yorkies are still more prone to injury. That is just a fact. Unfortunate, but a fact just the same. They cannot physically handle the same things that the non-tiny Yorkies can. And what is the point? What is the benefit of having a dog that requires so much extra care and caution?
When you are charging outrageous prices for dogs that you advertise and promote because of their incredibly large size, it's going to be hard to convince anyone that you are eithical. I realize everyone has a right to charge what they feel like their dogs are worth, but there comes a time when you cross the line and it becomes ridiculous.
Just general thoughts...