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Originally Posted by EmrldShdwQueen  You guys all make awesome points...but I just wanted to point out that although I do breed for pets, my puppies are excellent quality. But, for example, 3 out of my 5 females were bought with a contract that ALL puppies sold from them must be on limited registration, or a spay/neuter contract, or both. And there are several people on here who wouldn't have their babies without a pet breeder. I just feel that I'm completely separate from someone who does this all for money, or who is a volume breeder. I test all my dogs, they're all healthy, none of my pups have issues, and I offer a 1 year health guarantee (and I can tell you right now if something came up 4 years after I sold a pup I would probably still give them their money back). I too have a clause in my contract that states ALL puppies MUST be returned to me for a refund of all or part of the original purchase price. Like I said, all of my dogs are within the standard as far as weight and most other qualities as well. One might have a longer nose or bigger ears than the other, but all have nice toplines, a good earset, and have come back healthy in all tests. You can put whatever label you want on me, but I just don't feel I'm in the same class as a puppy mill or BYB who does it all for money. JMHO and I completely respect everyone's views.  |
If you do it responsibly then I have no issues. I just prefer you breed for show quality and not pet quality if that makes sense...that doesn't mean you have to show it's just that if it's worthy of an AKC championship then it's worthy to breed and a good representation of the breed. I only stated what I did when someone said it was their god given right to do whatever they want, that kinda irritated me LOL...From what I see you are not what I'd consider a byb but a hobby breeder and care for your dogs.
Donna Bird
Brooklynn's Yorkshire Terriers