and speaking of small numbers, i have 11 yorkies now. i have kept this number where it is from 10 plus yrs of careful planning along with not getting in over my head. i know i'm not very old, i'm 34 and have been breeding yorkies since age 24. i have watched 2 of my babies pass on. old age is so heart breaking. but if you are not able at your age, or situation to take care of your babies for their entire life, breeding stock or not, then you shouldnt be in the hobby anymore. its a sad but real truth that many of us will someday face... |