[tippielou]

Originally Posted by MyFairLacy

The best place to start looking for a reputable breeder is among YTCA members. You can go to www.ytca.org and look at their breeder referral list. Not ALL of these breeders are someone I'd buy from, but it's a good place to start looking...ask tons of questions regardless of who recommended them.

I just can not support bad breeders...I just wish people would educate themselves.. why let dogs suffer because of bad breeding? Why bring dogs at a high risk for hydrocephalis and open fontanels into this world purposely? Why breed teeny tiny dogs whose organs are tiny and weak or who might get injured much easier than a normal-sized yorkie? Why breed tiny dogs that have a much higher risk for a c-section and dying in whelping? Anyone who supports breeders that do these things are only supporting the suffering of other dogs...sure, you might get a cute, healthy puppy but what about the others they have bred that are not healthy and the tiny moms forced to have babies?? It's just not right..if someone loves dogs, they'll only buy from reputable breeders