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Originally Posted by Olivier If peoples want Yorkies with underbite , why are they always looking for reputable breeders ? If it is only for health guarantee , they are out of the track.
What is so bad with breeders that shows their dogs ?
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I have to agree i think mistakes happen. but most show people want to do best by the breed out of love of the breed
i raise a rare breed called toy australian shepherds and the only reason to breed in my book is to improve the breed
people call me all the time asking why do you charge 1500 while others charge 500 to 700 i have to go over the 3 year wait i give each dog bitch and stud to make shure there are no missed lineage signs of seisures two hip checks 12 months apart Cerf test to check eyes Genitic balancing act correct choices in color of dam and sire and still they buy the 500 dollar puppy and cry when it go's blind and deaf. when you choose to buy the puppie with the mother that has a not quite right bite what else has that breeder skimped on ... what can you not see. to be a responsible breeder i must have ample time for my kids and be willing to do right by the breed if that means i fix a stud i paid 2500 dollars for and find him a pet home thats a price i pay. so many people think breeding is great income ...perhaps for my vet but thats about it ! ask a breeder that has a program you respect what it takes to be that do you have the time the overhead income and the ability to know what is breed quality.