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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. |
The physical appearance is what sets the different dog breeds apart, and that's why the standard addresses the physical appearance. The terrier is also judged by something called a terrier attitude, which we all have learned to know and love. Just because you are breeding dogs that meet standard, it doesn't mean all offspring will always meet standard, perhaps someday, but the Yorkie is a relatively new dog as far as breeds go, and achieving standard is difficult, but that's why dogs that don't meet standard should not be bred, there is nothing wrong with them as pets. Breeders who are breeding to standard are much more likely to know their lines, and do health testing than back yard breeders who are in and out of the game. I understand you love your pet deeply, and I had great love for my little dog who at age 7 had a genetic disease, and my children and I had to watch while our little dog suffered immeasurably because of a byb. I'm not saying the byb was a bad person, just someone who didn't know what they were doing. Watching your dog and kids suffer because someone decided they could be a breeder, might change your mind.