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Originally Posted by StewiesMom To some, my Yorkie may be considered "oversized" at 7lbs at last weigh in. He's 9.5 months old now. His parents were 6lbs (dam) and 4lbs (sire). I don't agree with purposefully breeding Yorkies who are above the standard weight, nor do I really agree w/ breeding cottons. I believe in bettering the breed through pedigree research and genetic testing to breed out faults and defects to dogs. If Joe Schmoe wants to breed his 12lb dam and 11lb sire AND sell them to the public, I am not going to freak out, but I wouldn't want one of their puppies. I think their dogs should have been spayed or neutered. The same goes for dogs under standard weight. I would not buy a dog without seeing its parents firsthand, but that's MY thing. I would not buy a dog who's parents were cotton coated because I would want a silk coat -- all being my preferences. |
excellent answer and I appreciate your honesty. thank you.