I repeat this over and over and over.... A Yorkshire Terrier is "Recognized" as a TOY BREED. Poodles were originally not miniatures and toys, nor schnauzers. As everyone should know, all domestic dogs are mutated (genetic) variations from species millions of years ago that were bred/altered by man.
Origin of the domestic dog - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Also derived from another link: "All dogs descended from the wolf (probably various kinds) and began domestication some 10-12,000 years ago. It is popular to look at wolf behaviour and to conclude that dog behaviour has changed. Of course it has. Some behaviours seen in the wolf would have no purpose in a modern dog : burying food, for example, or vomiting up food for cubs. Some behaviours are not feasible because the conformation of the dog has been changed and this prevents some activities. Rightly or wrongly, we have tended to select dogs to retain their juvenile state and this has meant drop ears ( not as expressive as erect ones) while hairy faces and docked tails inhibit a dog's ability to convey messages to other dogs. That modern canine behaviour has changed from that of the wolf is not in itself a problem in the majority of cases. It could be in dogs that go feral but in most modern societies we are seeking to avoid that. The border collie herding sheep is following the hunting habit of the wolf but the exercise does not end up in a kill because man has brought about behavioural modification through selection. In contrast the fighting nature of some Pit Bull terriers is not the least bit wolf-like and represents the corrupting influence of man upon this tragic breed, "
Alot of Show Breeders Inbreed/line/cross..... I just am not into that. I feel the risks outweigh the benefir,
As a Breeder, MY #1 concern is HEALTH. There are too many breeders who do not make this a priority when working with their breed of choice. There are far FAR too many breeders doind what I do with little or no concern to the Health and Well Being of the animal or the emotions of the parents buying these babies.
I turn down people constantly. I have requirements for having a tiny dog. The responsibility of the Breeder does not end when the baby leaves their home/kennel.
I do NOT believe in breeding Labradoodles, Schnoodles and other pure breed outcrosses that are termed "Designer Mixes or Hybrids" THERE ARE TENS OF THOUSANDS OF DESIGNER MIXES IN AMERICA'S SHELTERS AND RESCUE PROGRAMS NEEDING HOMES!
I also believe that (And I am sure there are many Breeders who do not feel this way) the Government/Congress should change their regulations and require spay neuter of ALL pets with fines enforced. All breeders should be allowed NO MORE than a certain number of dogs AND THE PUNISHMENT FOR EVERY BREEDER OPERATING ANY FORM OF MILL, ANY SPECIES OR BREED OF ANIMAL ABUSE AND NEGLECT SHOULD BE FARRRRRRR MORE SEVER AND FINES HIGH.
I would rather everyone adopt or rescue a shelter pet before buying....even from me! I have this clearly stated on my video responses. My puppies are SPAY NEUTER. I have 3 babies I have ever sold that are for Breeding. There are just TOO MANY dogs, cats and other wonderful little animals needing loving homes......