Pat....thank you for sharing your story. I always value your input. I wish that more breeders would be open and honest about their breeding programs, the good and the bad. We all learn from mistakes and believe me, anyone who breeds long enough will end up with some breeding that just don't click. While I have been involved in breeding different breeds for over 35 years, it seems to me that breeding yorkies is in a league of its own and many more problems do exist. I have spoken with other show breeders that do continue to inbreed but I have to agree with you that it can be very risky. |