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Originally Posted by Ladyhawk  I'm glad it's easy to place them in Texas but it's getting tough here in Va. and I know it's really hard in Indiana. People around her want them tiny and female. Since I breed for show I don't have tiny and will often hold my gals for a bit longer anyway to see if I might want to add them to my breeding program. I can't tell you how many calls I receive for female teacups! I need to just record the answer and let it play! As far as the money goes you know as well as I do that showing eats up all the cash. I can't bring Preston out until I can finish Connor or put him with a handler, I can't put Connor with a handler until I sell a puppy or two and I am holding 2 pups for the ring at present so I'm a little stuck here. I care about the breed and I am an ethical breeder and a true yorkie lover and an exuberant new exhibitor but I must admit that all of this has me feeling totally overwhelmed. How many tests are we to be responsible for and how long are we to hold onto these pups and what is coming around the corner next? |
I totally understand truely I do but doing a BAT test is something to me is just very important and shouldn't be skipped. It is all very overwhelming but I just can't risk a new puppy owner maybe getting a shunt puppy. I know it's hard and yes there is no genetic marker yet but having a BAT test will at least give a peace of mind of some sorts...you really as a breeder wouldn't want to take that chance. When you enter into this you know the risks and do all that you can to ensure the best healthy pups.
Yes, it's VERY expensive to keep them but if it's truely what you want to do then I believe it's a must. That's why I don't breed but one litter a year. That way I have time to show and finish one before the next one comes about. We as breeders are responsible for any test that needs to be done to ensure a healthy puppy IMO.
Hang in there!!
Donna Bird
Brooklynn's Yorkshire Terriers