[katelin]

I just want to add one more thing to this:

I've been to our local animal shelter and to others in the Bay area. Most of those homeless dogs seem to be pit bull mix or other larger breeds. I know we have Yorkie rescues (and I'm thankful for them) but I believe that when the general public talks about all those dogs who need homes they are really referring to something other than a Yorkie.

All that Yorkie breeding out there seems to result in puppy placement rather than homelessness. After all Yorkies are the #2 most popular dog.

There are good and bad wherever we go. I'd be surprised to find anyone on here that is a "bad" breeder or who doesn't care about their dogs. We are the "choir" -- as in "preaching to the choir". Bless us all, and may we all have healthy, easy births and wonderful forever homes for our puppies.

thanks for all the great posts