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Originally Posted by bjh  I am sorry but I just cannot agree with that statement.
Below is a link to the YTCA Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics: http://ytca.org/frame_index2.html
Below is the Preface:
"PREFACE
As a member of the Yorkshire Terrier Club of America, Inc., I agree to uphold the principles of the Club’s Constitution, Bylaws, Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct and will protect the interests of the Yorkshire Terrier in a manner reflecting credit to myself, the Breed, and the Club. While understanding that the circumstances facing each individual member are different, the Codes set forth a standard of canine husbandry all Club members should strive to achieve. The Code is intended to provide each member fundamental behavior principles which will guide the Club, the Yorkshire Terrier breed and each member well in nearly all situations."
If you read carefully it says this is what we should all strive for and the circumstances facing each individual member are different. These are the rules set forth to be a member of the club (which is very difficult to do).
The YTCA is a wonderful organization with wonderful guidelines that we should all be striving for. I know some actual members of the YTCA that violate some of the rules regularly but I don't consider them uncaring. We do not all have to agree on every aspect of the code of ethics but we should be striving toward that. We should be guiding and not dictating. To call someone who violates one of the rules 'uncaring' is wrong and totally untrue. |
If the YTCA advises breeders not to sell puppies before twelve weeks of age, whether you call it a "rule" or a "guideline", a breeder who chooses not to follow it still raises a red flag to me.