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ScootieBootie · 06-11-2008, 01:10 PM

There are a lot of yorkie savvy people here on this site.

I have to agree with the post about having a mentor that "okays" breeding a dog that small..

Also, who is footing the vet bills for all of this? Do you have a job to help offset the costs for all the pre breeding tests, pregnancy complications, vaccines for the pups, etc?

You also have to be prepared to be the life time owner of every puppy you breed. A good breeder will take back dogs they produced, if the new owner can not or will not care for it any longer.

Are you prepared for that? What will you do with pups you create that do not sell?

Also, if you are under 18 than any contract with you will not hold up. Because you are a minor, and the court will see this. That means that if someone buys a yorkie from you while you are underage, and something happens, they are screwed because the contract will not be a legally binding contract.

How old will the pups be before you let them go to their new homes?
What food do you/will you feed?
Where will the dogs live until placed in their new home?
What kind of purchase agreement will you have?
How are you going to have a vet on call 25/7?

I really suggest that you buy a show quality bitch, get in the ring, and title her. Get to know, breathe and live the breed standard.

I'm also concerned that your mentor may be a back yard breeder.

This is not an endeavor to be taken lightly...and I see that you know that, and you are trying to get the education, opinions, and insight that you need to get on the right track.

The important thing is, if someone criticizes you in regards to a comment or question, don't take it personally! They want what's best for the dogs...not someone's wallet!\

Also, places like Petland offer "champion bloodline" dogs, who are puppy mill dogs. So the "champion" title at this point doesn't mean anything unless you get in the ring and learn who the champions NOW are. The pups from petstores with champion lines are not breed standard because of inbreeding as well as breeding to other dogs who do not meet the standard.

06-11-2008, 01:10 PM	#89
ScootieBootie Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2008 Location: NC Posts: 285	There are a lot of yorkie savvy people here on this site. I have to agree with the post about having a mentor that "okays" breeding a dog that small.. Also, who is footing the vet bills for all of this? Do you have a job to help offset the costs for all the pre breeding tests, pregnancy complications, vaccines for the pups, etc? You also have to be prepared to be the life time owner of every puppy you breed. A good breeder will take back dogs they produced, if the new owner can not or will not care for it any longer. Are you prepared for that? What will you do with pups you create that do not sell? Also, if you are under 18 than any contract with you will not hold up. Because you are a minor, and the court will see this. That means that if someone buys a yorkie from you while you are underage, and something happens, they are screwed because the contract will not be a legally binding contract. How old will the pups be before you let them go to their new homes? What food do you/will you feed? Where will the dogs live until placed in their new home? What kind of purchase agreement will you have? How are you going to have a vet on call 25/7? I really suggest that you buy a show quality bitch, get in the ring, and title her. Get to know, breathe and live the breed standard. I'm also concerned that your mentor may be a back yard breeder. This is not an endeavor to be taken lightly...and I see that you know that, and you are trying to get the education, opinions, and insight that you need to get on the right track. The important thing is, if someone criticizes you in regards to a comment or question, don't take it personally! They want what's best for the dogs...not someone's wallet!\ Also, places like Petland offer "champion bloodline" dogs, who are puppy mill dogs. So the "champion" title at this point doesn't mean anything unless you get in the ring and learn who the champions NOW are. The pups from petstores with champion lines are not breed standard because of inbreeding as well as breeding to other dogs who do not meet the standard.