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Originally Posted by heavenlyyorkies

Hmmm, one thing to do for sure is look up how to become a responsible breeder, there are a lot of don'ts in the field. Some of the dos: screening buyers, draw up your health guarantee... etc. It took me a while to get all of this together, but I spend A LOT of time on the computer researching, reading, and all that. At first it was a financial plus, but now.... not always. Lucky if I break even, mainly because of vet visits and testing. My dogs have better health care than I do!!! Lol. I started because I love the breed too, as a teen I loved biology and genetics, and boy, does this ever relate! I find it interesting to be a part of "bettering" the breed.

At first, I had been chewed out by other breeders for wanting to breed. Some say they don't think others should breed because of protecting the quality of the breed. BUT, if you are responsible, and RESEARCH EVERYTHING, you can become responsible. Sometimes when another breeder chews me out, it's not because of this, (it's to eliminate competition which is horrible!). I fully believe that if a breeder CARED about the breed, they would be willing to mentor another person who is devoted to the line of work. Obviously, I won't always be here to continue breeding. Let's teach the younger generations how to be reputable! Find a mentor.... a reputable one. Establish a good relationship with them, ask questions, lots of them.

Anyway, that's what I did. Good luck!!!

Very well put. My hubby goes to Sanford, NC for his job occasionally, thought maybe you would be a good mentor for me when I start breeding biewers, but, you're like 4 hours away. You wanna move?