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Originally Posted by yorkiegal719 Ok gals. I have been reading all the "commotion" about some "newbies" that want to start to breed. There have been a lot of discussion and heated debate about what makes a good breeder and what doesn't. My question to you: Why did you buy your first dog? Was it because you loved him/her or was it just to use it for breeding? One point that really concerns me is how many dogs did you "professional" breeders go through before you got your perfect dog? Where did your dogs go if they weren't "good" enough? If you still haven't achieved that perfect dog, then how much different are you then someone who is really interested in starting out and wanting to use their pet if they have really checked out their lines and think that they may be good enough? They may not produce the exact standard but doesn't that take many years and maybe never? They may have been scared out of breeding by everyone telling them that they are not good enough, maybe not in so much words, but the insinuation is there. I know, there are enough dogs in shelters, but tell that to the puppymills. I'm not trying to start anything but I've been here quit a while and it just seems like whenever someone is asking for a little help, even though sometimes it may seem silly, remember it's someones passion and we have to remember to be a little patient.. |
i have yet to have or produce a "perfect dog"...i may never. i have some that have traits i do want to pass on and some that i would like to improve on some traits. i will probably never have a perfect dog...i dont believe there is such a thing... when i began breeding i did check the lines of the dogs i obtained. thoroughly. my mentor had established 4 nice lines when i met her and she's in her 60's now. i met her 11 yrs ago. and i obtained 3 nice dogs from her to start out with. i did my research. i was young and hungry. and now i feel i have my own knowledge. we must all be patient...you are so right!! but as long as we're all doing the best we can, that should be all that matters. thanks for this thread. to answer your first question: i bought my first "breed quality" because i loved her "type". i already had one yorkie that i didnt intend to breed (she was my first and caused me to be bitten by the yorkie bug) but had in back of my mind that i was hoping (wanting) to become a breeder someday.the first dog i obtained for hopeful breeding, well she was a beauty with a true silk coat, wonderful temperament, great stucture, (not perfect, but nice) and she had alot that i wanted to hopefully see in my own pups someday.... she is long retired and living a comfy life. my very first stud was a total disaster. after 2 litters i retired him. he lives a leisure life to this day at age 11 1/2 with a dear friend of mine. i placed him at an early age so it wouldnt be such a stress on him. i now keep all of my yorkies for their entire lives. (tough subject and i've already been on that thread and learned alot) standard is hard to get. it does take years. and i also have aquired a liking for a certain trait/look. thats just me and my pref. my hat goes off to any "newbie" wanting to get into the dog world. its a challenging, yet rewarding field.