Normally these days I wouldn't bother, but since you seem so touched by my words, what the heck....I DO so love it when really old threads get bumped...
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Originally Posted by yorkiepuppydogs  BamaFan121s I'm sure after watching an episode of Opera you think you're an expert on breeders but I have a few things to add. |
I love a good "Opera" now and then...particularly Andrew Lloyd Webber and Pirates of Penzance, but I'm not sure what they have to do with breeding dogs? Furthermore, I never claimed to be an "expert" on anything, nor do I think I am, but thanks for the compliment.
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Originally Posted by yorkiepuppydogs We no longer offer full registration and we have not for quite a wile. |
OK...good to know that has changed...?
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Originally Posted by yorkiepuppydogs We do not sell to brokers, breeders or pet shops. Our puppies are for pets only. |
OK...? I missed where I said you did...?
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Originally Posted by yorkiepuppydogs Also all of our Dams are at least 5lbs, the exception was Bitty who was 3lbs and we bread her once she had one puppy on her own, and then we had her spayed. |
Bred a 3 lb female on purpose? You are obviously VERY good at what you do then--of all the well seasoned breeders I've ever talked with, none would ever be risky enough to try or condone that... I am very happy all went well for Bitty.
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Originally Posted by yorkiepuppydogs I'm confused on how breeding Morkies make us bad breeders exactly? |
Better question: How exactly do you think it makes you a
good breeder?
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Originally Posted by yorkiepuppydogs Both parents are AKC registered, |
What does it matter if they are AKC reg if you are cross breeding the two? What exactly are you trying to 'create?'
(Don't take it personally, you'll find the ethics of crossing breeds is a pretty hot topic with alot of people.)
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Originally Posted by yorkiepuppydogs And other than those 3 litters how would you know how many litters we are having? |
I wouldn't know....thus why I only commented on 'those 3.'
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Originally Posted by yorkiepuppydogs You seem to be the expert so you should know that females heat cycles tend to sync and thats why we had 3 litters in such a short period of time. |
True, they do sync with one another often. But, 1 litter is a handful enough for any breeder, much less 3 so close together. (YOU should know that just because they were all in heat didn't mean they all had to be bred...)
Rapid litters *can* be a indication of a miller--it's ALWAYS a red flag to anyone looking and something you'd want to check on. Now, before that gets twisted, I am not saying YOU are a miller. It IS however something you'd want to be aware of and check into if you are looking for a pup. Do you disagree?
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Originally Posted by yorkiepuppydogs The term T-cup is used by a large portion breeders in advertising and we're the first ones to tell potential owners that T-cup is just an advertising term and that there is only one Yorkie breed. |
Ah, well, if all the other breeders are doing it... whatever you have to do to attract customers, I guess...?
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Originally Posted by yorkiepuppydogs Our health guarantee is very comparable to 95% of all other breeders and you would be hard pressed to find breeders who cover LP. |
Nah, most
good breeders to cover LP. Of course, most
good, ethical breeders make sure that they are breeding these issues down to further generations too...Don't believe me? Post a poll or start a new thread about the issue and see what kind of responses you get.
There are lots of genetic issues, including but not limited to LP, that can arise w/ Yorkies that are not life threatening but costly and heart breaking still. Most good breeders WILL offer a guarantee against them...part of what makes them GOOD breeders.
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Originally Posted by yorkiepuppydogs The reason we put 8weeks is because that is the earliest puppies can be shipped and if we thought for a second there was any danger to the puppies we would postpone shipping, and in fact we normally ask buyers to wait until they are 12 weeks old. |
Super.
So basically, someone asked for opinions one what they saw on your 'old' site (but still YOUR site) and I have my opinions--I believe we are all entitled to those, even though others may disagree. So now my words have apparently insulted you and you have *tried* to return the favor, making us even. I'm glad you were given a venue to explain the situations that were questioned months ago and share more about your breeding program. Now the world can return to it's previous harmonious state.
Just a note...I'm not really online that much these days and rarely post or read in this section anymore, so don't take it personally if I don't respond...
Take care.