 to all who are offended by "breeding stock"...
Since this is the Breeder's Forum, I thought it would be safe to use technical terms like "breeding stock" without controversy. I apologize to anyone I've offended. My only intention was to convey that I've been selecting and purchasing Yorkshire Terriers for the particular characteristics that make them likely to be good for breeding and producing offspring that will be sound in temperament and health, as well as have correct conformation. I thought "nice breeding stock" just kind of put all that in a nutshell for you. I didn't mean to give anyone the impression that my dogs and their puppies would be like stock stored on a shelf or anything like that...Thank you very much to those whose replies were intended to be helpful. Some were from the hearts of genuine breeders. Best, Mattie |