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Originally Posted by Karrie  I don't usually post to these types of threads, but I feel that I must respond to that article.
I understand that there are responsible breeders and that there are irresponsible breeders. I understand that some breeders are greeders and some breeders breed for their love of the breed and for the best interest in producing quality and healthy dogs.
I just read the AKC standard - and it makes reference to only physical appearance!! I TOTALLY disagree with the continuous comment in that article that if someone does not have a dog meets the 100% physical appearance as set forth by the AKC then they do not have the right to breed it!!
I strongly oppose irresponsible breeders who breed for greed without any consideration to the puppy's health - but I also disagree with the idea that only a select few should have the right to breed. My baby is AKC certified - but does not meet the AKC standard - she has silver on her forehead!! She is healthy, smart and 100% yorkie. I can't imagine life without her and she came from a responsible BYB.
It is wrong to label all BYBers as irresponsible and careless. These types of posts are offensive to me- and I don't think I'm the only one. |
I think you need to go back to the original article and reread what is says. What is offensive to me is that 1,000,000 dogs are PTS each month! My Pebbles has AKC papers as well but I would NEVER consider her breeding material. The BYB that she came from should not be breeding. She is 100% yorkie too but is 11 lbs and has crooked teeth. Does that give me the right to breed? ABSOLUTELY not! Sure this breeder is a wonderful woman~a school teacher even~ does that give her the right to breed? Did I purchase Pebbles? No, she was given to me by a friend. Rehomed because my friend was not able to care for her. There was never an offer to take her back from this breeder so what was to happen to my little girl? If I wouldnt' have taken her who knows where she would be now.
Of course I love and and think she is wonderful. She was sold without a spay contract so if I had wanted to she could be a breeding dog now. That is what a BYB does they sell for profit and it is WRONG!