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Originally Posted by SandyY  Hello all, I'm very new here and this is my first post. I don't own a Yorkie but I'm a very big admirer of the breed. I have a very spoilt Schnauzer and Dachshund....
I would hate for the government to have the control over who can and can't breed dogs but if that's what it takes to put an end to puppy mills, backyard breeders and in-house breeders all I can say is, the sooner the better.[/QUOTE
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Doesn't this look like Sandy thinks breeding should be banned? Who else is left? Yes, I know someone is going to come back and say "only responsible breeders should be allowed to breed." Lovely, now who is going to police that? Shutting down puppy mills is probably possible, at least the worst ones. Too much intervention beyond that will only drive the business underground where it will get really sleazy.
ALSO, stop yapping about shelters full of dogs. When is the last time any of you saw a Yorkshire Terrier in a shelter? |
Good now were getting somewhere. You say shutting down puppy mills is probably possible. How would you suggest going about doing that? I really wouldn't want the government regulating any more than they already do, unless that's the only way to get them shut down. I feel if we all work together and try to find solutions before the government steps in, it would be much better for all concerned and I'd really like your input on it.
From what I've read most of the people on here have a spay/nuder policy which is great.
You're right about not finding Yorkies and many other breeds in shelters because the shelters call the rescues. You'll find them in the breed rescues and there are a lot of those with health issues. Their vet bills are extremely high and they have to charge more to adopt just to cover their expenses. The average person isn't going to pay that for a dog who already has health problems.
I know quite a few of you don't agree with breeding to the standard of a breed. The standard is there for a reason, it gives you a guide as to how your dog should look and what to breed for. It's the reason your dog looks like it does today. That goes for all breeds, not just Yorkies.
Sandy