YorkieTalk.com Forums - Yorkshire Terrier Community - View Single Post

topknot · 11-12-2008, 04:45 PM

Becki - good post!

I think we have a big gap with different types of breeders. We have the show exhibitor breeder that breed only for themself, do all the testing, know pedigrees/lines, and try to protect the breed.

Then we have an average pet person breeding. There is going to be a big diference, in my opinion. Many pet breeders I have run into that breed (not all but most) do not do testing before breeding and I am not just talking about the Burcelious test, but the full gambet. Nor do they know about lines. I have asked before about pedigree of their dog and they had no clue what I was talking about. I asked about their dogs flaws compared to the standard and they thought I was talking about the size, like toy, standard, etc..- like poodles have. LOL So if they have no clue and still breeding - what do you think your chances are of getting a nice yorkie that is healthy. Just because the parents seem healthy, does not mean there is not an underlinning problem that will show up later. Or could not be past on to theri pups and show up there.

Then there is the pet breeder that does know about lines and says they are thinking about showing to get a nice show prospect puppy and then decides not to show and is just breeding it to get as many pups out of them as possible.

Then you have your person that is trying to learn, knows about pedigrees, but does not want to spend more money to get a nice dog. So instead they breed what they got to begin with even though it is way below standard.

I have seen a lot of web sites out there too - with photos of their sires and dams that they are breeding and they are really ugly yorkies.

I won't even go into puppymill breeders.

I say buyer beware - if you are trying to buy the cheapest yorkie you can. It may cost you more than you expected in the long run with vet bills or one that turns out not to look like a yorkie or a really bad representation of one.

JMO - but I feel that one has a better chance of getting a healthier, prettier yorkie from someone that has a good strong line behind the pup with testing being done and good qulaity champions behind them close by - at least in the 2nd generation. And you can still find good prices from breeders like this that can't keep all the pups for themself - they are usually just looking for one good one.

Unfortunately there are a lot of uneducated buyers that have no clue and just want a yorkie for the cheapest they can get it for. They think if the puppy is cute - it will turn out cute too. Wrong. Our breed is one that goes through many changes and you have to know what to look for. Reason why you have to research and learn all you can about the breed before buying. Cheapest does not mean best buy!
T.

11-12-2008, 04:45 PM	#16
topknot Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: GA Posts: 3,787	Becki - good post! I think we have a big gap with different types of breeders. We have the show exhibitor breeder that breed only for themself, do all the testing, know pedigrees/lines, and try to protect the breed. Then we have an average pet person breeding. There is going to be a big diference, in my opinion. Many pet breeders I have run into that breed (not all but most) do not do testing before breeding and I am not just talking about the Burcelious test, but the full gambet. Nor do they know about lines. I have asked before about pedigree of their dog and they had no clue what I was talking about. I asked about their dogs flaws compared to the standard and they thought I was talking about the size, like toy, standard, etc..- like poodles have. LOL So if they have no clue and still breeding - what do you think your chances are of getting a nice yorkie that is healthy. Just because the parents seem healthy, does not mean there is not an underlinning problem that will show up later. Or could not be past on to theri pups and show up there. Then there is the pet breeder that does know about lines and says they are thinking about showing to get a nice show prospect puppy and then decides not to show and is just breeding it to get as many pups out of them as possible. Then you have your person that is trying to learn, knows about pedigrees, but does not want to spend more money to get a nice dog. So instead they breed what they got to begin with even though it is way below standard. I have seen a lot of web sites out there too - with photos of their sires and dams that they are breeding and they are really ugly yorkies. I won't even go into puppymill breeders. I say buyer beware - if you are trying to buy the cheapest yorkie you can. It may cost you more than you expected in the long run with vet bills or one that turns out not to look like a yorkie or a really bad representation of one. JMO - but I feel that one has a better chance of getting a healthier, prettier yorkie from someone that has a good strong line behind the pup with testing being done and good qulaity champions behind them close by - at least in the 2nd generation. And you can still find good prices from breeders like this that can't keep all the pups for themself - they are usually just looking for one good one. Unfortunately there are a lot of uneducated buyers that have no clue and just want a yorkie for the cheapest they can get it for. They think if the puppy is cute - it will turn out cute too. Wrong. Our breed is one that goes through many changes and you have to know what to look for. Reason why you have to research and learn all you can about the breed before buying. Cheapest does not mean best buy! T.