[Brooklynn]

After reading the written story on puppymills on the Oprah Winfrey website because I missed the show...I so hope it makes an impact. While reading I was crying because it makes me think back to when I bought Jodi my first yorkie about 10 years ago (uneducated) and not knowing then that buying from BYB's and petstores would cause so much heartache just makes my passion for this breed even stronger! I lost my Jodi due to health issues that were genetic and she was just 7 years old and it broke my heart all over again.
So, if I in the future reply to this forum and come off with strong convictions or what some may call rude I will not apologize because there are so many people out there and on this forum just breeding for the "oh I want cute little puppies" or "I want my female to have just one litter" or we had an accident ( I know accidents do happen) but spaying and neutering at a young age will take care of those accidents so don't expect me to come off with a little "MISS NICE" attitude! Those that don't health test and do not do what is all necessary with the responsiblity of breeding correctly in my opinion is not breeding the right way!
We have too many yorkies and other breeds being bred UNHEALTHY and it's our responsiblity to expose those that are doing it the WRONG WAY! That is why our breed is #2 because some see "PROFIT" and we need to stop the supply and demand!!!!!!!
Please educate yourself before breeding or buying! Ask the right questions, see the red flags and do NOT support BYB's or PUPPYMILLS! Do your homework!!!
Donna Bird
Brooklynn's Yorkshire Terriers