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Shelby&Seymour · 03-23-2009, 03:21 PM

Talk to an established Yorkie breeder...... a responsible, and reputable one. Or go to a dog show and take a look at their dogs.

It has taken a LONG time to perfect the breed to what it is ......... Then take a look on Petfinder.... see how many Yorkies need homes... and also see how many have health issues that need homes. Some of these issues like LP, collapsing trachea, livershunt.....are due to genetic problems. These problems could have been avoided if the breeders would have done their homework before breeding and/or stop breeding their dog once they found out there was a genetic problem. Glad that you are asking about it......and not just jumping into it.

03-23-2009, 03:21 PM	#4
Shelby&Seymour "& Seeger, too" Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 5,169	Talk to an established Yorkie breeder...... a responsible, and reputable one. Or go to a dog show and take a look at their dogs. It has taken a LONG time to perfect the breed to what it is ......... Then take a look on Petfinder.... see how many Yorkies need homes... and also see how many have health issues that need homes. Some of these issues like LP, collapsing trachea, livershunt.....are due to genetic problems. These problems could have been avoided if the breeders would have done their homework before breeding and/or stop breeding their dog once they found out there was a genetic problem. Glad that you are asking about it......and not just jumping into it. __________________ Happy Fall Y'all! 🎃 Last edited by Shelby&Seymour; 03-23-2009 at 03:23 PM.