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Originally Posted by matilda99  Well, that was nasty and sarcastic in an otherwise pleasant thread. Breeding stock is an efficient, technical way to refer to animals that were selected for their particular suitability for breeding; it wasn't meant as a derogatory way to make them sound like mere commodities. One can have pets that are also good "breeding stock," don't you think? Since you disapprove of breeding, where do you propose we should get Yorkies? |
I don't think I was being nasty or sarcastic. I'm not fond of any animal being refered to as breeding stock and unfortuanatly MANY think of animals as commodities. Didn't you ask about making money with your breeding and ask to hear from those that did make a profit, so isn't it in a way using them as a commodity? A breeder may make money but a good breeder will not be in it for the money. Again, wasn't being nasty - the term "Breeding Stock" bothers me. My Yorkies were rescues, all but one. I'm not against breeding per se but I am against breeders that initially get into breeding for the money. Not suggesting either way that you are doing this - just explaining how I feel. And, again I do not think I was being nasty what so ever. Elaine