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Originally Posted by Brooklynn  I really like your post it brings some perspective to this topic. I would hope that someone that breeds and doesn't show goes into all the genetic health testing, pedigree research and breeds to the best representation to the breed as close as they can. But again, it raises the question how do you know you are breeding the best of the breed standard if one does not go to shows and seek those that are very knowledgeable about the breed, get a show breeders opinion that has been doing this for 25 + years and learn from them, maybe get a judges opinion? If one truly wants this breed to be healthy and stay the beautiful breed that it is I see no problem with trying to learn from the very best even if that means it comes from a show breeder's knowledge and wisdom with "lots" of experience.
We are not the end all in the yorkie world. This is still a very informative thread and can stay that way. I'm totally sorry if anyone thinks I might have an "elist" attitude, I would actually call it passion and a very strong love for the breed. I really feel this thread has been and still is very informative and very educational  I would hope no one would want to turn it another way 
We are all not going to agree with everyone on this subject I totally get that but if I help just one person then I feel I've educated someone and turned them onto the passion and love for the breed as I have for it
Donna Bird
Brooklynn's Yorkshire Terriers |
Believe me -- you and several other show breeders have educated me plenty. I read several years' worth of Breeder's threads here before I ever bred mine. I believe in getting more than one perspective. The books don't tell it all and I think I find more details here. Most of the books seemed to repeat all of the same basic history, standards, and a bit on whelping. But the unusual circumstances, the solutions for problems, the specific advice I found here was and continues to be invaluable! I can learn without having to agree with every aspect, every detail or even the person's basic premise.
It is just hard at times, to have the very people you respect and look to for answers seem to think you have no value if you are not also showing. It is not going to stop me from reading the threads or gleaning every last drop of info I can when I see the posts though. I will continue to be in "sponge mode" for many years to come! Right now, I have to decide if I will try breeding again. After losing my girl, I just do not know. That was much harder than I had anticipated.
My passion and love for the breed are undeniable!
I cannot imagine not having Yorkies in my life.